About Us

MBN USA’s mission is to promote the value of minority business development and recognize corporate supplier diversity success.

MBN USA was founded in 1988 when founder and CEO Don McKneely recognized the need for a news source to tell the powerful stories of MBEs and the corporations that support them. Since its inception, MBN USA has received numerous awards for its work in MBE supplier diversity development. These include being recognized by the U.S. Department of Commerce Small Business Administration (SBA) and being named the National Supplier of the Year by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC).

What we do

MBN USA showcases the commitment of America’s top corporations to diversity and inclusion.

MBN USA profiles top corporate supplier diversity programs and shares how they coordinate across lines of business and business functions to advance diversity in the supply chain.

MBN USA provides a platform for exploration of the business case for the inclusion of MBE suppliers.

MBN USA actively supports and promotes organizations that are allies in the empowerment of diverse business owners.

MBN USA celebrates and connects diverse business owners, leaders, and advocates.

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Executive Advisory Board

MICHAEL H. DULAN

Former President of Bank of America Community Development Banking

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LOUIS GREEN

CEO Supplier Success LLC

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DEBRA JENNINGS-JOHNSON

Former Senior Director of Supplier Diversity BP America Inc.

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JAMES H. LOWRY

Senior Advisor, Boston Consulting Group

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HARRIET R. MICHEL

Former President and CEO of NMSDC

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RALPH MOORE, CPA

President, Ralph G. Moore & Associates (RGMA)

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SHARON PATTERSON

President and CEO, Billion Dollar Roundtable Inc.

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Nelson Reyneri

Principal, ESG Practice at Point B

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Cheryl Stevens

Retired Executive, Energy Future Holdings

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Gene Tabor

Principal of Tabor Automotive Consulting

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DON MCKNEELY

President of Texcorp Communications

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