C. Ron Allen
Founder, President/CEO
A former reporter for the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, a local entrepreneur, and a respected community leader. He is an award-winning journalist, including a Pulitzer Prize nomination and induction into the Black Journalists Hall of Fame. He has dedicated over 33 years to empowering and mentoring.
“It has truly been a privilege to be part of such a talented, dedicated and passionate team. The KOPMN Team invests countless hours with the hope that a child or young adult will be transformed into an incredible contributor to society, paving the way to a brighter future.”
C. Ron Allen, President and CEO
OUR CREATIVE TEAM
Aida Smith
Operations Manager
Keeping everythinga at KOPMN ticking along smoothly.
Jason Hunter
Producer | Media Specialist
Producing the great events and media that makes KOPMN stand out from the rest.
Tamika Taylor
Camp Leader | Reading Coach
Leading our camps and helping our kids learn to read.
Robert D
Assistant Manager
Helping C. Ron manage the huge operation that is KOPMN.
AWARDS
Recipient of the 2022 U.S. President Lifetime Achievement Award
2017 Men with Caring Hearts Award
2017 Jefferson Award
2007 Bank of America Local Hero Award
2006 Florida Governor’s Point of Light Award
2006 JM Family African American Achievers Award
The Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce’s Ken Ellingsworth Community Service Award and numerous other recognitions.
Board Members
Officers & Directors
President/CEO
C. Ron Allen
Chair
Bobby Cannata
Market America
Vice Chair
Chris Harvey
Wellness Financial
Secretary
Mathew Daquan
School District of Broward County
Treasurer
Leon Ruchlamer
Lt. Beverly Morrison
Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office (Ret.)
Robin Johnson Blake
Palm Beach State College (Ret.)
Sgt. Oscar Leon
Delray Beach Police
Board of Influence
Hon. Moses Baker
Palm Beach County Court (Ret.)
Chief Deputy Mike Gauger
Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (Ret.)
John Oxendine
Retired
Dwight Stephenson
D. Stephenson Construction, Inc