Meet our the team behind UPI’s Success
Board of Directors
Frank Crump
Founder & President
Highly accomplished award-winning professional with a demonstrated successful track record. Excellent knowledge of fiscal management, budgeting and cash flow management gained from entrepreneurial, corporate (for profit) and corporate (nonprofit) 40+ years of experience.
Sharon Tan Simpson
Director
Sharon Simpson is a highly sought-after specialized trainer of voice impact performance for over 25 yearsin South East Asia and the United States. She has worked with students and companies from 42 countries and has an affinity for creating cross-cultural development / equilibrium.
Kerwin Brown
1st VP
Kerwin Brown brings 30+ years in marketing and business development. He is the Founder and Managing Principal for K-Vaughn Consulting, LLC and currently serves as President/CEO for the Checkered Flag Run Foundation. He is the former President and CEO of The Black Chamber of Arizona, and served as Treasurer and Western Regional Director for the United States Black Chambers, Inc.
Michael Tucker
Partnership Director
Entrepreneur, Founder, Tucker Coaching & Consulting providing international personal, relationship and business coaching expertise. US Air Force veteran.
Stewart Colgate
Director
Entrepreneur, first class chef, clothing designer and mentor.
Managing Directors & Executive Team
Frank Crump
Founder & President
Highly accomplished award-winning professional with a demonstrated successful track record. Excellent knowledge of fiscal management, budgeting and cash flow management gained from entrepreneurial, corporate (for profit) and corporate (nonprofit) 40+ years of experience.
Jim Rude
President’s Adviser
Fundraising consultant, non-profit executive and leader with demonstrated ability in fundraising, marketing, and volunteer management. Experienced in international and domestic health and human service organizations. Expertise in strategic planning, project management, process improvement, budget management, and team building.
Dr. Belinder Carberry Ed.D
Sr. Vice President and Academic Assessor
Principal at Polly McCabe Center for Pregnant and Parenting Teens. Teacher of English, Drama, Journalism
Elementary, Middle and High School Principal.
Rod Ambrose
Program Development & Trainer
Rod Ambrose is a Prevention Education Coordinator with the City of Phoenix Parks & Recreation Department where he has been employed 19 years. He offices at the South Phoenix Youth Center where he Supervises PROJECT BRAVE.
Eddie Tantoco
CFO
Former Vice President and Host Marriott Corporation. In 2001, Eddie became a partner with Meridian Investments. Between 2004 and 2012, he was Vice President at Starwood Hotels and Resorts. IN 2012, he founded a global consulting firm.
Tre’var Booker
Founder & President
Ms. Booker graduated from Paterson State College in New Jersey majoring in Elementary/Special Education and Accounting. She also completed several professional development courses in public relations, promotions, and advertising. Experienced in sales and marketing, public relations, media coordination, event coordination, project management and fundraising / campaign management.
Michael Tucker
Partnership Director
Entrepreneur, Founder, Tucker Coaching & Consulting providing international personal, relationship and business coaching expertise. US Air Force veteran.
Leslie Carpenter
Executive Director
Leslie has 20 years of experience including work with the Fetzer Institute, the PeaceJam Foundation, and most recently the Children’s Defense Fund. Carpenter brings a wealth of national and international experience to UPI. Leslie initially raised over $3 million for their international youth conference; and secured an additional $2 million for the We Speak as One documentary to include 12 Nobel Peace Prize Laureates.
Tiffany Louise Ozherelyeva
Technical Operations Manager
As a leader and influencer with over 25 years of diversified experience in business management, PR and Legal. Tiffany Louise’s specialities include legal, sociocultural systems and media relations. She has successfully transformed 60+ businesses worldwide. As a professional, her métiers in psychology, profiling, and law complement her holistic approach to solutions.
James Anthony
Videographer, Historian
James A. Jones is a freelance photographer and videography, who has worked on various independent video and film projects. James owns a small media service company that produces photography, commercials, music videos, film, documentaries, and event videography. He also works for Maricopa Community Colleges. James enjoys technology, media arts and travel.
James has a Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing) and a Bachelor of Arts degree from University of Michigan, and a Master of Science in Administration (Leadership) degree from Central Michigan University.