Lloyd Knight

Selected by Rep. Andrew Clyde to serve on his military academy nomination advisory board.

U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York
U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland
U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York

The mission of Leadership Forsyth is to empower and connect diverse leaders who serve as catalyst for a vibrant community.

Our goal is to broaden the volunteer leadership base, identify and train future leaders, and promote a network of informed, motivated community leaders. Through this educational experience, the participants become better able to involve themselves in community life and better prepared to lead Forsyth County to a better future. LF does not attempt to create a… Show more

The mission of Leadership Forsyth is to empower and connect diverse leaders who serve as catalyst for a vibrant community.

Our goal is to broaden the volunteer leadership base, identify and train future leaders, and promote a network of informed, motivated community leaders. Through this educational experience, the participants become better able to involve themselves in community life and better prepared to lead Forsyth County to a better future. LF does not attempt to create a consensus of opinion or to promote any specific issue.

Our purpose is to provide a masters level leadership training and inspire a network of emerging leaders through an educational experience that increases participants’ knowledge, awareness of our community and involvement with community leaders, volunteers and business community.

Created in 1989 by community leaders seeking a foundation of leadership for Forsyth County. We have graduated over 800 participants.

The Leadership Forsyth Adult Program provides classroom/experiential leadership training to a network of emerging leaders through a community-based experience that increases all participant’s knowledge of local institutions and involvement with community leaders, volunteers and resources. The connections made within the Leadership Forsyth network have the ability to create, foster, and enhance the personal and professional endeavors of its members and ultimately create positive change in the community. Show less

Serves as the Chairman of the veterans council to advise VBRG Chapters and UPS Leadership to drive veteran strategy, engagement and results in employment, engagement/volunteerism, recognition and reputation.

Increase awareness of the veteran community to UPS and its population. Engage in service activities which benefit veterans and increase their employment opportunities. Exemplify the reputation of UPS as a valuable contributor to local community and veteran volunteerism activities. Increase the profile of UPS as a veteran friendly environment to government agencies and the business community. Network with other veteran BRG’s within UPS and in the Atlanta area. Incorporate opportunities for… Show more

Increase awareness of the veteran community to UPS and its population. Engage in service activities which benefit veterans and increase their employment opportunities. Exemplify the reputation of UPS as a valuable contributor to local community and veteran volunteerism activities. Increase the profile of UPS as a veteran friendly environment to government agencies and the business community. Network with other veteran BRG’s within UPS and in the Atlanta area. Incorporate opportunities for UPS BRG members to work with and mentor newly hired veteran employees. Organize informational events to educate the larger UPS community on issues facing the veteran community. Show less

Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, – with offices in Torrance and San Diego, CA; Auburn, WA; Colorado Springs, CO; Plano, TX; and Raleigh, NC – Hire Heroes USA has built a national reputation of excellence for helping veterans find jobs: now at the rate of more than 60 veterans confirmed hired every week. Thanks to the tax free contributions of generous donors and funders, HHUSA services are provided at no cost to the transitioning service member, veteran or spouse.

Four Block is a nation-wide community of veterans and employers dedicated to transforming the veteran transition process. They look beyond transition to equip our veterans to achieve their potential and look beyond landing jobs to equip veterans to pursue careers that fit their calling.

In addition to hosting cohorts at UPS, I've personally mentored dozens of Four Block Fellows and have teach a class in coporate culture to each cohort. In 2019, I was recognized by Four Block for my… Show more

Four Block is a nation-wide community of veterans and employers dedicated to transforming the veteran transition process. They look beyond transition to equip our veterans to achieve their potential and look beyond landing jobs to equip veterans to pursue careers that fit their calling.

In addition to hosting cohorts at UPS, I've personally mentored dozens of Four Block Fellows and have teach a class in coporate culture to each cohort. In 2019, I was recognized by Four Block for my outstanding committment in supporting this program and veterans. Show less

American Corporate Partners (ACP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting veterans in their transition from the armed services to the civilian workforce. With the help of business professionals nationwide, ACP offers veterans tools for long-term career development through mentoring, career counseling, and networking opportunities.

Serve as a mentor annually participating in OCA/UPS eight week program to enhance capacity for personal and community leadership. This program has been built on the foundation of Mentoring Asian American Professionals principles and other mentoring best practices.

Tanker Airlift Control Center Booster Club President responsible for planning & executing events to improve morale and esprit de corp. Managed fund raising activities including St Louis Blues and St Louis Cardinal concession sales. Oversaw $10K annual budget.

Protect home values while protecting home owner liberties.

Each year, four of the 40+ Leadership Forsyth Graduates are selected to be coordinators for the following years class. Coordinators work together to seamlessly execute the class orientation, retreat, 10 class days and graduation.

Literacy Forsyth was founded as a resource to assist adults in Forsyth County with low literacy. We earned our status as a Certified Literate Community Program by providing programs for GED instruction along with ESL and Citizenship classes. In 2017 our services expanded to serve Early Childhood and Family Literacy needs in Forsyth County and to address low literacy rates impacting families.