About Us

The Ultimate Entrepreneur Leadership Team

The leadership team exists to turn the vision of The Ultimate Entrepreneur into organized, measurable action. It should not function as a title-based social group. Its purpose is to develop leaders, strengthen entrepreneurs, expand the organization’s reach and protect its culture.

Meet the Founder

Charmian Stephens

Founder & Visionary Leader

Charmian Stephens founded The Ultimate Entrepreneur to develop leaders, strengthen business owners and create meaningful economic and community impact. She sets the vision, protects the culture and guides the organization toward a legacy that extends beyond any one leader.

“Building Leaders. Building Businesses. Building Legacies.”

Leadership Team Purpose

The purpose of The Ultimate Entrepreneur Leadership Team is to provide the structure, direction, accountability and support required to advance the Founder’s vision across national and regional levels.

The leadership team exists to:

Translate vision into executable priorities
Develop ethical, capable and accountable leaders
Strengthen communication across the organization
Support entrepreneurs in building sustainable businesses
Create access to education, resources and relationships
Increase membership and meaningful engagement
Establish healthy national and regional operations
Develop partnerships and community initiatives
Protect the organization’s faith-centered culture and brand
Measure progress, address challenges and produce results
Build a leadership pipeline that extends beyond one person
Create a legacy of business growth, service and economic impact

Official Mission Statement

The mission of The Ultimate Entrepreneur Leadership Team is to develop faith-centered, execution-focused leaders who equip entrepreneurs with the strategy, accountability, resources and relationships needed to build profitable businesses, strengthen communities and create lasting legacies.

Official Vision Statement

Our vision is to build a nationally and globally recognized leadership movement that transforms entrepreneurs into influential business leaders, expands economic opportunity and creates measurable generational and community impact.

2026–2027 Leadership Team

The servant-leaders guiding The Ultimate Entrepreneur this term.

Charmian Stephens

Founder

Visionary founder of The Ultimate Entrepreneur, setting the mission, culture and strategic direction for the entire leadership family.

Dr. Natasha Norris

Titanium Partner

Executive advisor and national strategist helping shape organization-wide growth, leadership development and high-level accountability.

Chassidy Grady

Titanium Partner

Senior executive partner focused on operational excellence, financial stewardship and cross-regional leadership alignment.

Erica Lane

Titanium Partner

Executive partner championing business development, brand positioning and entrepreneurial education across the organization.

Eureika Thomas

Titanium Partner

Executive partner dedicated to leader support, member experience and the spiritual and cultural foundation of the movement.

Mashaunda Guice Tuck

National President

Chief national leader responsible for unifying all regions, driving the annual plan and representing leadership at the highest level.

Davia Montgomery

National Vice President

National operations partner supporting the president, coordinating directors and ensuring the 90-day plan stays on track.

Stacey Franklin

National Director of Faith, Outreach and Impact

Oversees faith initiatives, outreach strategy and community impact programming at the national level.

Nelson Joseph Castille

National Director of Community Outreach and Givebacks

Leads service projects, giveback campaigns and community partnership efforts that extend the organization's reach.

Rachel Castille

National Director of Faith and Spiritual Development

Guides spiritual development, prayerful leadership and faith-centered programming for leaders and members.

Yormica Truitt Jordan

Southeast Regional President

Southeast Region

Leads the Southeast region with a focus on membership growth, team development and regional excellence.

G'Mesha Blake

Southeast Regional Vice President

Southeast Region

Supports the Southeast Regional President by managing operations, communications and regional initiatives.

Sharnese Johnson

Southeast Regional Director of Marketing and Visibility

Southeast Region

Builds brand awareness, content strategy and public visibility for the Southeast region.

Charmaine Smith

Southeast Regional Director of Membership and Engagement

Southeast Region

Owns member recruitment, engagement rhythms and retention strategy for the Southeast region.

Veoletta Jeffery

Southwest Regional President

Southwest Region

Leads the Southwest region, building its foundation, membership base and regional leadership structure.

Expanded Mission

We accomplish our mission by:

Providing practical business education
Developing national and regional leaders
Creating accountability systems
Connecting entrepreneurs with resources
Increasing visibility and access
Supporting ethical business growth
Building strategic partnerships
Serving communities
Creating leadership opportunities
Measuring the results of our work

Expanded Vision

We envision an organization where:

Entrepreneurs have access to the knowledge and relationships they need
Leaders understand their responsibilities and execute with excellence
Every region operates with structure and accountability
Members are welcomed, engaged and supported
Business owners create sustainable revenue and employment
Faith is demonstrated through service, integrity and impact
Communities benefit from entrepreneurship and leadership development
Emerging leaders receive opportunities to grow and serve
The organization expands nationally and globally without losing its values
The Founder’s vision becomes a lasting institution and legacy

Leadership Promise

We will lead with integrity, serve with humility, communicate with clarity, execute with excellence and remain accountable for the people, purpose and promises entrusted to us.

Leadership Motto

Building Leaders. Building Businesses. Building Legacies.

This remains the official organizational motto because it clearly explains the complete movement:

Building Leaders: Developing people who can carry responsibility
Building Businesses: Helping entrepreneurs create profitable and sustainable companies
Building Legacies: Producing lasting economic, family and community impact

Leadership Team Mandate

Every member of the leadership team is expected to:

Protect the vision
Understand the mission
Lead within the established structure
Develop other leaders
Serve entrepreneurs
Communicate consistently
Complete assigned responsibilities
Produce measurable outcomes
Protect the organization’s reputation
Leave the organization stronger than they found it

Core Leadership Pillars

Faith

We lead with integrity, wisdom, compassion and a commitment to serve.

Leadership

We develop people who can carry vision, responsibility and accountability.

Entrepreneurship

We equip business owners with practical strategies that produce growth.

Execution

We move beyond ideas and turn priorities into completed assignments and measurable results.

Community

We use leadership and entrepreneurship to create opportunities and strengthen communities.

Legacy

We build systems, relationships and economic impact that can continue for generations.

Recommended Short Versions

These shorter versions can be used on the website, Leadership Command Center and marketing materials.

Purpose

To turn vision into organized action and measurable impact.

Mission

To develop faith-centered leaders who equip entrepreneurs to build profitable businesses, strengthen communities and create lasting legacies.

Vision

To become a nationally and globally recognized leadership movement that expands economic opportunity and transforms communities through entrepreneurship.

Leadership promise

We lead with integrity, serve with humility and execute with excellence.