JAMES MYERS
James Myers is a retired UPS Manager with 34 years of distinguished service. He most recently served as Division Manager of the Middleburg Heights Hub, the largest UPS operation in Northeast Ohio. His career with UPS began in 1985 and included four relocations before ultimately settling in Strongsville, Ohio.
A graduate of the University of Cincinnati, James has remained professionally active. He has worked as a manager for a major airline and currently holds an NMLS license, serving as a Mortgage Loan Originator.
James is the former Board Chairman of the Greater Urban League of Cleveland, Ohio, where he remains actively involved. He is also a strong supporter of United Way and a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
In his spare time, James is an avid golfer, a supporter of all Cleveland sports teams, and enjoys fine dining and traveling. He has one daughter who resides in Columbus, Ohio.
ERIUS WATSON, MBA
A vice president with over 10 years of experience in community engagement. She has a proven track record of success in developing and executing economic development strategies that improve the overall well-being of a community by fostering economic growth and creating opportunities for residents. With expertise in business development, communication, and relationship building, she consistently delivers measurable results.
Her passion for leveraging data to inform strategic decisions has led to significant success. As the current economic development chair for the NAACP Cleveland branch and active board member of Elite Youth Enrollment, Erius has a passion for helping the community.
ERIC M. DOUGLAS
Eric M. Douglas is an experienced and dedicated Family Support Specialist in Cleveland, Ohio. A Bedford native, he earned his BA in Communications from the University of Toledo and M.Ed. from Grand Canyon University. Eric is a passionate educator who fosters a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages academic growth and personal development for students of all backgrounds.
Throughout his career, Eric has demonstrated a commitment to differentiated instruction, inquiry-based learning, and collaborative teaching. He is best known for his infectious commitment to promoting and advocating humanitarianism. He is an active member of Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity, Inc. Outside of the classroom, Eric enjoys being a DJ known as DJ Furious Styles, where he curates memorable experiences while creating musical creativity and innovation.
NATASHA HILL
Natasha Hill, Code Magazine’s May 2025 “Beauty of the month.” She’s not just a beauty, she has brains too. Natasha is the owner & operator of 31tasha Event & Management Co., also the creator & voice behind the brand “Freedom of Speak”. Natasha is a woman of many talents & wears many hats. She’s an entrepreneur, an LPN graduate, and the C.O.O. of Mr. Group Homes & The Group Home Millionaires brand. A fitness influencer, a mother of three & deemed as a “Socialite” amongst her peers.
Natasha is all things business & much like the ABC sitcom character Olivia Pope, Natasha also has a reputation for getting things “handled”! With over 20 years of experience in business administration, management, health care, customer service, events, hosting, planning & marketing, Natasha has a passion for people & a heart to serve. She takes pride in the quality of service she provides and her ability to get things done.
