Advisory Board

Richard D. Tubbs

Richard is a dynamic, driven and result oriented executive with success in managing multi-million-dollar assets. Richard expertly directs personnel, resources and technology in evolving and changing environments. He’s adept in critical thinking, communications and organizational skills, with proven ability to implement technologies based solutions and applying extensive knowledge to obtain rapid growth and profit opportunities. Through the years Richard has been employed in a wide range of careers opportunities, his vast experience in so many areas is what makes Richard skilled in reducing cost, launching initiatives, managing cross-functional teams and improving quality standards. Richard has held the following jobs over the past 30 years: General Manager GlenLakes Country Club, Director of Food & Beverage, Facility Manager, Club House Manager ,Events Coordinator GlenLakes County Club Director of Food & Beverage, Golf Course Consultant Tierra Rejada Golf Club, Director of Operations AMJ Global Entertainment, Senior Advisor & Research Analyst/Consultant/ Operations AMJ Global LLC, Ventura County Contract Administrator, Regional Fleet Manager American Golf Corporation, Human Resources – USAF Recruiting Service, Instructor Supervisor US Air Force/ US Navy Inter-service Training Command, US Air Force Readiness/Logistics Manager, US Air Force Heavy Equipment Maintenance Supervisor/Trainer, US Air Force Security Specialist/Emergency Services Team. Currently He sits on the Hernando County Chamber Education, Training Association Board.

Richard holds a wide variety of degrees and certifications including a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) with an emphasis in Organizational Leadership from University of La Verne

Richard is married to Dr. Tammy Rivera-Tubbs for over 28 years, together they have raised six children with their seventh child entering 5th grand and they have sixteen grandchildren so far.

DR. ARTHUR MALONE JR. Founder/Chairman/ CEO AMJ Global Entertainment, LLC

DR. ARTHUR MALONE JR.
FOUNDER/CHAIRMAN/CEO

Dr. Arthur Malone Jr. is an expert entrepreneur that has accumulated over 25 years of experience in different facets of business. His experience ranges from investing to advising both private and public companies on corporate structures and creating business opportunities to thrive.

AMJ Global Entertainment, LLC is just one of Dr. Arthur Malone’s companies, but is his primary focus currently. Through his company, AMJ Dr. Arthur Malone Jr. owns AMJ GRIFFON-TELEHEALTH AMJ Clothing line, partner in a security company with his brother, along with his Entertainment company which includes Publishing and Music Distribution through Universal Music Group/Bungalo Records. Where Dr. Arthur Malone Jr. currently sits on Bungalo’s Record Advisory Board.

Dr. Arthur Malone Jr. recently acquired augmented reality companies Storbeey and Blabeey, Inc. He is now Chairman and CEO of AMJ GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY INC formerly known as Kange Corp. Dr. Malone has been Chief Advisor to several public and private companies since then. He was Chairman and CEO of Songstagram Inc. in which he sold his equity interests to bBooth, Inc., a publicly traded company, and subsequently resigned in November of 2015. Dr. Arthur Malone Jr. also served as Chairman of Secured Data which became China Energy through a reverse merger which went to NASDAQ, upon this Dr. Arthur Malone Jr. resigned at the close of the merger. Dr. Arthur Malone Jr. was Advisor to

Bob Stutman and Substance Abuse Technologies which traded on the AMEX before being acquired. And, in 1995 Dr. Arthur Malone Jr. was responsible for introducing over 25 million dollars to companies.

Dr. Arthur Malone Jr. and AMJ are Committed to Helping others and is Evidenced by the Organizations he has Worked with through the Pandemic he has given away approximately 15,000 KN95 masks with NAACP of Arizona, Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, St. John’s Hospital of Oxnard, City Impact of Oxnard, and the Salvation Army.

Dr. Arthur Malone Jr. studied Criminal Law and Sociology at the University of Washington, where he also played football. Dr. Arthur Malone Jr. comes from a long line of professional football players. Dr. Arthur Malone Jr. himself played professional football but comes from the pedigree of being the son to Art Malone Senior, the nephew of Benny Malone and he is the older brother of Eric Turner.

Morris R. Porton

EDUCATION

University of South Florida, Tampa Florida

Bachelor’s degree in Finance- 1975

First Florida Bank, Tampa, Florida

Advanced Credit School- 1984

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge Louisiana

Graduate School of Banking of the South- 1987

SunTrust Bank, Tampa, Florida

Advanced Credit School- 1989

ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY AWARDS

Past Positions:

President West Hernando Chamber of Commerce

President/CEO Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce

Three time President Committee of 100

President Economic Development Commission of Hernando County

Director American Heart Association

Director St. Jude Council

Director Hernando Builders Association

Director Brooksville Rotary Club

Two time President of the Arc Nature Coast

Four time Chairman of the Chamber Education Training Association (CETA)

Hernando County Education Foundation

Advocacy Committee Co-Chair 10 years

Current Positions:

Own All Pro Business Consultants, LLC

Reserve Auxiliary Supervisor for the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office overseeing 20 Deputies

Director Gold Shield Foundation Tampa Florida

Economic Development Technical Advisory Committee, Vice Chair

Treasurer on the Board of Directors for Jericho Road Ministries

Treasurer for The Restoration Center of Florida, Inc.

Member Kiwanis Club of the Nature Coast

AWARDS

1987 Business Associate of the Year. Awarded by the American Business Woman’s Association

1995 Pioneer Award. Awarded by the Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce

2000 Citizen of the Year Award. Presented by the Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce

Lifetime Achievement Award. 1990 to 2012 presented by the Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce.

2016 Liberty Bell Award. Presented by the local Bar Association for outstanding leadership in the community.

Work Experience 47 years in Banking

First Florida Bank 21 years, Executive Vice President

Suntrust Bank 12 years, Senior Vice President

CenterState Bank 5 years, Executive Vice President. Started the Hernando County location.

Florida Traditions 9 years, Bank Area President. Started the Hernando County location.

President/CEO Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce. (Retired June 2, 2023.)

Married 40 years to Pauline. Three grown daughters. Seven grandchildren. Four great grandchildren

Valerie Faggart

I was born in Brooklyn, NY and lived on Long Island until I moved to Florida in 1996. My early career included work with domestic and international airlines. My husband, Gilbert and 2 children, Erich and Danielle, took advantage of the benefits and travelled often, visiting all but 2 continents. I eventually settled down and enjoyed a career in the Service/Marketing at IBM on Long Island, New York City and Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. A challenge introduced me to my second career as a flight attendant and I enjoyed that hectic and chaotic life for 6 years.

I currently volunteer as a Guardian ad Litem. First in New York then in Hernando County, Florida and in October 2023, will celebrate 30 years in the organization. I have also volunteered as a mentor in the Take Stock in Children and College Reach Out Programs (CROP) sponsored by Pasco-Hernando State College.