Membership Criteria
Every candidate for membership in The Presidents’ Roundtable shall meet the following criteria:
• Hold the title, responsibility, autonomy and authority of President or Chief Executive Officer or Chief Operating Officer
• Own and/or operate a business and participate in the day-to-day operations
• Must operate a “for profit” business (with exceptions for non-profit entities considered on a case by case basis)
• Must enjoy a positive, ethical reputation in the business community and the community-at-large
• Must be a seasoned businessperson. Business must have been in existence for 3 years
• Must have an operating business in the Maryland/District of Columbia region
• Generate revenues of at least two million dollars (Request letter from Accountant)
• Show evidence of community involvement
• Demonstrate an understanding of our organization’s obligations and assessments in effect. Currently regular dues are $1,250 per quarter.
• Adhere to the expectation that members will actively participate and attend meetings and organizational activities.
FOUNDING MEMBERS
Atlas Insurance Agency
Melvin Bilal
Security America Services
Dorothy Brunson
Brunson Communications (WEBB Radio)
Henry “Hank” Edwards
Community Foods (Super Pride Supermarkets)
Rudolph Gustus
G & M Oil Company
Raymond V. Haysbert
Parks Sausage Company / Forum Caterers
William Jackson
Jackson Oil Company
Art Lambert
Lambert Insurance Agency
James McLean
Four Seas Seven Winds Travel Agency
William March
March Funeral Homes
John “Jake” Oliver
Afro-American Newspapers
Osborne A. Payne
Broadway Payne (McDonald's Restaurants)
Otis Warren
Otis Warren Real Estate Service