DIANA D. JONES
Diana Jones is a Business Development Specialist with the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority. Jones certifies firms as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) for the Ohio Unified Certification Program. Her career spans over 25 years including service with a transportation, regional utility, non-profit, and financial banking institution.
Ms. Jones actively seeks firms to increase vendor participation on public bids and direct contracts.
She is very well known for her engaging personality and desire to assist clients at every step. She serves as an ambassador of GCRTA and ensures parties adhere to the business protocols relative to certification. Jones has hosted numerous certification clinics along with community outreach events.
Jones earned a Master of Public Administration and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration/Marketing from the University of Akron. She also received an ACCA Certification as an Executive Certified Master Compliance Administrator (ECMCA) through Morgan State University.
DYLAN L. SELLERS
Cleveland native Dylan L. Sellers lives a life of purpose as both Pastor of Purpose Community Church and a dedicated community activist. Since his ordination in 2020, he’s been leading his house church while fighting for social justice and equality in marginalized communities. As National HBCU Director for Fair Election Center’s Legacy Initiative, he champions student civic engagement across historically Black institutions.
A proud Kent State graduate with a degree in Pan-African Studies, Dylan draws strength from his marriage to Sharmayne Freeman-Sellers in 2014. His unwavering commitment to justice and spiritual growth continues to inspire those around him.
XAVIERA PATRICK
Xaviera Patrick, a native of Atlanta, Georgia, attended Grambling State University, where she met and married the love of her life, Eric Patrick. Married for 27 years, Xaviera relocated to Cleveland, Ohio, where they raised their two children, Chase and Shanna, along with their cherished dog, Teagan.
She is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and The Links, Incorporated, serving as Recording Secretary in both organizations. Her passion for the arts, particularly film, inspired her to volunteer with the Cleveland International Film Festival and serve as a board member of the Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival’s marketing committee. Xaviera also owns Charm Your Way, an etiquette consulting company teaching lifelong skills.
JOHN SHARPE
John Sharpe is a skilled sales and marketing professional based in Greater Cleveland. A Cleveland Heights native, he earned his BA and MBA from Baldwin Wallace University. With expertise spanning accounting, finance, banking, client services, marketing, and sales, he has excelled as both an individual contributor and team leader. Currently, he serves as Sales Executive at Kuno Creative, a digital marketing agency.
He lives in Lakewood, Ohio, with his wife and four daughters and actively participates in Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., the College Now Mentorship program, and his church, and co-hosts the “at the office cle” podcast in his spare time.
