The Fight for Equality
Like the African-American community, AATA honors its ancestors and the activists and advocates who paved the way. We believe in intergenerational collaboration, utilizing the tools and strength of those who came before us.
Our Foundation
Our foundation holds us up as we continue the fight for racial justice, economic empowerment, and African-American advancement.
Founding Visionaries
Herman Malone
President - RMES Communications, Inc
Herman Malone has pioneered his innovative skillsets. He was a founding member of the Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce, the National Black Chamber of Commerce, the National Supplier Development Council and the Business Advisory Coalition (BAC). He has served with distinction on various National, State and City Boards and Commissions. And now, once again, he is a founding member of the African American Trade Association (AATA) of which he says, holds the greatest promise. He founded his company 45 years ago, RMES Communications, a Telecommunications and Advertising firm serving the Airports and Transit markets.
Robert 'Bob' Jackson
CEO - Jackson Enterprises
Robert 'Bob' Jackson was founder and CEO of Jackson Enterprises Corp for over 30 years. He has a well-earned reputation in the Denver metro area as a community leader and mentor to a multitude of entrepreneurs over the last 60 years. Over 40 years Bob Jackson became involved with assisting the Minority and Women Owned Business communities in obtaining and maintaining contract opportunities. He organized multiple trade organizations and worked with Federal, State and City government agencies to establish many of the M/WBE programs we have today.
Walter Jones
Attorney - Progressive Urban Business Development, LLC
A nationally known and respected Harvard trained attorney, Walter is a leader in business development for African American businesses. He has received numerous awards including the National Small Business Lawyer Advocate of the Year at the White House, co-chaired the Governor's Minority Business Advisory Committee and served on the Colorado Board of Law Examiners. An expert in Disparity programs for over 30 years, Walter is actively consulting to small businesses, corporations, and government agencies.
Leadership Team
Terri Jackson
Executive Director
Steve Jackson
COO
Darlene Adams
Program Administrator
Drew Jackson
Field Director
Chelsea Gaines
Program Manager
Zakiyah Doss
Financial Manager
Robert Smith
Care Manager
Robert Anchrum
Young Adult
Brian Jackson
Instructor
Joseph Johnson
Instructor
Mike Retland
Instructor
Ed Moolock
Instructor
Janine Brown
GED Instructor
Our Trusted Advisors
Our trusted advisors are respected community and business leaders whose experience, integrity, and leadership align deeply with AATA's vision and mission.