by Dr. Soaries | Oct 30, 2020 | Articles, Board of Director
On Saturday, February 11, 2012 I sat and watched the news coverage of Whitney Houston’s tragic death in Los Angeles, California. I was friends with John and Emily “Cissy” Houston, Whitney’s parents, and had known Whitney since she was a child. The personal pain...
by Dr. Soaries | Oct 1, 2020 | Articles, Diversity
My first experience on a corporate board was with a small, community bank that was located within walking distance of my office in my church. It was very convenient for me to attend meetings at 8:00am on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. But it was challenging due to the...
by Dr. Soaries | Sep 28, 2020 | Articles, Diversity
During the last decade, significant changes in Corporate America have been attributed to what has been dubbed “disruption.” The fact that so many iconic brands have either been reduced in size or have completely disappeared is quite unsettling for every sector of the...
by Dr. Soaries | Sep 4, 2018 | Articles, Diversity
I was invited to serve on the board of directors of a small, community bank twenty-five years ago. The bank was located around the corner from my church. Although I had no experience in banking, I felt this opportunity would put me in a position to help my church...
