Ray Miller is the President & Publisher of The Columbus & Dayton African American news journal and a former Ohio State Senator. Mr. Miller is a Life Member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and the NAACP. In addition, he is an active member of Second Baptist Church located in Columbus, Ohio.In January of 2011, Mr. Miller founded The Columbus African American news journal. The publication has quickly grown to become the largest, most broadly circulated minority focused print medium in Columbus and Central Ohio. Due to its success, in August of 2017, Miller expanded the news journal to include the city of Dayton, Ohio. The journal is well known for its substantive content and excellent contributing writers who are clearly focused on their mission, which is to educate, inform, and empower the community.Totally committed to developing the next generation of young leaders, Mr. Miller created the Ray Miller Institute for Change and Leadership at The Ohio State University Department of African American and African Studies and The Progressive Leadership Academy to insure the knowledge and wisdom of selected leaders is passed on to those who will soon succeed them. Admission to the Leadership Academy is in great demand and the curriculum consists of high level presentations, readings, team projects and community service. Collectively, there are 390 graduates of the program.For 24 years, Miller served as a member of the Ohio General Assembly--16 years in the House of Representatives and eight years as a State Senator. He was a prolific legislator and is well known for being the chief sponsor of legislation which established the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services, the Ohio Commission on Minority Health, The Institute for Urban Education at Central State University, the Mental Health Reform Act, first-time State funding for Head Start in the State of Ohio and many other public policy and systemic change initiatives.During his extensive professional career, Miller has served at the executive level within organized labor, business, higher education and the Federal Government, as a Deputy Special Assistant on the White House Staff of President Jimmy Carter.A highly requested public speaker, Mr. Miller has delivered countless keynote addresses throughout the State of Ohio and the nation. He is blessed to have received more than 600 local, state and national awards for his legislative accomplishments and community service.Miller previously served as a member of the Board of Trustees of Central State University. Mr. Miller holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a Master of Arts degree in Public Administration from The Ohio State University. He and his wife Marty have one son, Ray Miller III.

Dwight Montgomery is President of National Christian Foundation of Ohio. Since 1990, Dwight has been serving clients in the area of financial planning and wealth management. A major focus of his work is helping families deploy the resources that God has entrusted to them. He specializes in providing services to families who have a heart for impacting the Kingdom of God. This is done by helping them plan their tax elimination strategies, design effective business succession, implement inheritance plans and execute on Kingdom giving. Along with our team at National Christian Foundation and a network of faith-based professionals from around the country, we are equipped to help our givers make good decisions and avoid mistakes when stewarding all that God has entrusted to them as we work to inspire biblical generosity. Dwight’s education includes having obtained his Certified Financial Planner and Certified Kingdom Advisor designations. He has a Bachelor of Science from The Ohio State University and a Master’s from Bowling Green State University. Dwight and Dona, his wife of twenty-two years, have three children and live in Columbus, Ohio.

Dr. Gene Christy Thomas Harris spent 37 years as a professional educator.  She is a true women of great faith who God has used to impact thousands of students, families and fellow educators. She retired from Columbus City Schools in 2013.  She earned her undergraduate degree in English from the University of Notre Dame and her Masters degree and PhD in Education from the Ohio State University and Ohio University, respectively.  Dr. Harris served as classroom teacher, high school principal, supervisor of principals, assistant superintendent, deputy superintendent, state assistant superintendent and for 12 years, superintendent of Columbus City Schools. Dr. Harris has served on a variety of volunteer boards and advisory committees including Action for Children, United Way of Central Ohio, and the Ohio University Board of Trustees, where she was chair in her final year as trustee. For 39 years, Dr. Harris has been a disciple at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church where she has served as high school Sunday school teacher, and Christ Centered Discipleship facilitator. Currently she is a member of the choir, participant in the Woman of Wholeness Ministry, chair of the Scholarship Committee, and vice-chair of the Ministry of Trustees.  Also, Dr. Harris is a Group Leader for Bible Study Fellowship, an international Bible study group. Dr. Harris is married to Stanley E. Harris, a retired career banker.  Together they have one son, Wade Thomas Harris (wife Belinda), and three precocious grandchildren, Nathan, Noah, and Naomi.

Dr. Davina Hicks continues the powerful legacy of her mom the late Mrs. Deborah A. Jackson an educational pioneer.   Mrs. Jackson was the founder of Sonshine Christian Academy in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Hicks currently serves as the Superintendent of Schools at The Sonshine Christian Academy . While Dr. Hicks possesses the credentials of a leader, she is committed to serve the Kingdom of God, at such a time as this. Dr. Hicks  works in the Business Programs department as an Adjunct Professor at Columbus State Community College. Her earned PhD in Business Administration with a Specialization in International Business has prepared her with the skills needed to lead 50-plus faculty and staff persons, over 200 students, and a three-campus PreK through high school organization, along with the exposure to teach adult learners in the college setting to further their effectiveness in the central Ohio area.  A faithful parishioner of New Journey Christian Ministries, Dr. Hicks lives her life with a Christ-Centered perspective. A native of Columbus, Ohio, Dr. Hicks shares her life with her husband Mr. Christopher Hicks

A series of firsts define the judicial and professional career of Yvette McGee Brown. She was the first African American woman elected to the Franklin County Common Pleas Court in 1992. She was the founding president of the Center for Child and Family Advocacy at Nationwide Children's Hospital. And, in January 2011, she became the first African American woman to serve as a Justice on the Supreme Court of Ohio. Today, Yvette is the Partner-In-Charge of Diversity, Inclusion, and Advancement at the global law firm Jones Day and a partner in the Business and Tort Litigation practice where she represents clients in complex litigation, corporate and government investigations, and appellate matters.Yvette graduated from Columbus City Schools and attended Ohio University with a degree in Journalism/Public Relations, followed by her Juris Doctorate from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. She has honorary degrees from Urbana University, Ohio Dominican University, and Wilberforce University.Yvette has three children and two grandchildren. She is married to Tony Brown, a retired educator.

Harvey Hook is a visionary, connector, collaborator, community advocate, and builder. His purpose in life is to create opportunities for people and communities to thrive. These qualities contribute to his success as a catalytic leader in founding several leading-edge nonprofit entities and successful programs which remain vibrant today.Harvey is the Chief Engagement Officer for Vista Village, Inc., an innovative nonprofit in Columbus, Ohio, which serves homeless individuals in a tiny home community setting. Vista Village works with community partners and volunteers, to provide comprehensive wraparound services for men and women, as they transition from homelessness to help, wholeness, employment, and then to independent living in the broader community.Prior to joining Vista Village, Harvey co-founded Convene Columbus, a collaborative entity of multi-ethnic leaders, to address issues of racial injustice. In 2015, he launched Rela Leadership to equip next generation leaders with best practice servant leadership principles. In 1988, he founded The Gathering/Columbus to offer guidance to business, professional, and government leaders, on moral, spiritual, and leadership decisions, which impact the community. In 1981, following four years as Chaplain of Denver Juvenile Hall, Harvey moved to Columbus as one of three founding members of Central Ohio Youth for Christ, which maintains a vital role in assisting youth in poor and underserved neighborhoods.Beyond his nonprofit roles, Harvey was the inaugural Chair of the Central Ohio BBB Integrity Awards Selection Committee; Member, Mayor Michael Coleman’s Interfaith Religious Advisory Committee; Founder, Columbus Leadership Forum; Founder, Columbus Leadership Prayer Breakfast; Chair, Invitation Committee, Greater Columbus Billy Graham Crusade; Convener, “Poverty, Race, and Urban Renewal” with Dr. John Perkins, Dr. Tony Evans, and Dr. Myles Munroe; Convener, “Poverty and Community Development” with St. Stephen’s Community Center, Urban Concern, and the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives; and Co-Convener, Ex-Offender Reentry Roundtable with Gov. George Voinovich, Reginald Wilkinson, Dir., Ohio Dept. of Corrections, and Charles Colson, Founder, Prison Fellowship.Born in Lincoln, Maine, the youngest of three boys, sons of a lumberjack and seamstress, he has lived in New York, Colorado, and Ohio. Harvey has a degree in Psychology, from the State University of New York at Albany, a master’s degree in Counseling from Denver Seminary, has spent seven months of his life loving and being loved by children in the Dominican Republic, and is author of the book, “The Power of an Ordinary Life.” He is married to his wife Rita and together they have two beautiful married daughters, and five awesome grandchildren!

Coach Ted Ginn lead the 2022 Cleveland Glenville Tarblooders football team to the first Cleveland Public School team to win a state championship. He  has served as Head Football Coach of the Glenville Tarblooders since 1997.  In 2020 Coach Ginn was inducted into the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Hall of Champions.As a student at Glenville High School, Coach Ginn played the positions of linebacker and center for the team in the 1970’s.  He started his career as a volunteer coach from 1976 to 1986.  He was hired as an Assistant Coach and eventually assumed the Head Coach position,  In 1997, under Coach Ginn’s leadership, the Glenville High School football team became co-champs for the East Senate League.  From 1997 to 2009, Coach Ginn led the Glenville Tarblooders to eight consecutive East Senate League wins.  In 1999, Glenville became the first Cleveland Municipal School to reach the State Playoffs and made 10 subsequent appearances from 2000 to 2010.  With a strong Christian background and foundation instilled in him by his grandparents as a young boy growing up in Franklinton, Louisiana, Coach Ginn was instrumental in bringing the Fellow ship of Christian Athletes (FCA) to the Glenville High School Football Program.  He refers to FCA as the ‘playbook’ and places no time limits on fellowship.  “FCA is part of the glue that holds my program together.”

State Senator Hearcel F. Craig currently represents Ohio’s 15th Senate District and holds the position of Assistant Minority Leader. Craig has an extensive background in public service at the state and local levels. Prior to being elected to the Ohio Senate in 2018 and 2022, he served in the Ohio House and on Columbus City Council. Craig serves as the Ranking Member on the Senate Insurance and Veterans and Public Safety Committees. Senator Craig also sits on the Senate Finance; Medicaid; and Rules and Reference Committees. Additionally, Senator Craig serves as Sergeant-at-Arms for the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus.Senator Craig earned a Master of Science in Administration degree from Central Michigan University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from Franklin University. He also studied at Ashland Theological Seminary as part of their Master of Divinity program and was a Join Together National Leadership Fellow at Boston University School of Public Health. Senator Craig completed the Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development (BILLD) in 2015. He was certified as an NASD Arbitrator in 2007, and proudly served our nation in the United States Army from 1970 – 1972.Senator Craig and his wife, Linda, are the proud parents of four children, eleven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Craig serves as an Associate Minister at the First Church of God and continues his dedication to Ohioans in his new role as Assistant Minority Leader in the Ohio Senate.

John Pace was a born entrepreneur. On his eighteenth birthday he planned and implemented his first marketing strategy complete with an event platform. Three years later, John sold the intellectual property rights and trademark to Anheuser Busch which became part of their Michelob brand introduction. Over the next twenty-five years, John designed and implemented data-driven marketing plans to introduce exciting new products and innovative branding strategies that integrated corporate giving with organizations' direct marketing strategies. John has been CEO of an emerging organization and advisor to the C-Suites of Fortune 500 organizations. John says experience has taught him to lead by example and exceed expectations by keeping his team highly motivated. John often makes the statement, “I win when my organization wins.”In 2021 John established Classic For Columbus Inc. (CFC) as a 501c3 nonprofit organization to bring a HBCU football game back to The Ohio State University after 25 years. CFC produced the HBCU football Classic and College Basketball All-Star Game & Celebrity Extravaganza. The events helped CFC award over $430,000 to scholarship programs and HBCU schools. John serves as CEO/President of CFC. Inc.

Over the last 10 Years former Ohio State and NFL wide receiver Roy Hall Jr. has developed and emerged as one of the most sought after speakers, educators, ministers, and corporate consultants in the country. His passionate, no-nonsense, high energy messages have unlimited range that empower audiences to live a successful and satisfying professional and personal life. Roy is also co-founder and Executive Director of the Driven Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides basic human needs to families to combat poverty and build hope.

Ron Walker has over 50 years of experience serving as a teacher, principal, staff developer, and consultant in various educational communities. Currently, Ron serves as the Executive Director and is a founding member of the Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color. The mission of COSEBOC, founded in 2007, is to connect, inspire, support and strengthen school leaders dedicated to the affirmative, social, emotional, cultural and academic development of boys and young men of color.COSEBOC is recognized as a critical organization in the effort to eliminate the academic achievement gap.Ron has grown the visibility of COSEBOC and has made many presentations on the national and state level. He is also the recipient of numerous awards and citations for his work in education.In 2018, Ron authored Solomon’s Plan, A Gift of Education from a Father to His Son.He attributes any success gained to his unrelenting belief in God, the lessons taught by his parents, Solomon and Delores Walker, and the faith that his wife Toni, children, and grandchildren place in him.

Dwight Smith has significant experience leading a successful organization as well as serving as a mentor to, and angel investor in, several high potential start-ups. With over forty years of experience in the IT industry, Smith is the Founder, President and CEO of Sophisticated Systems, Inc. in Columbus. Sophisticated Systems provides businesses with a comprehensive set of information technology solutions ranging from technology deployments and assessments to fully outsourced managed services in areas including cloud computing and cyber security. The company’s management services business supports companies in a wide range of industries. Dwight started a non-profit organization My Special Word. My Special Word is a not-for-profit program with the aspiration of inspiring our youth to think about the wonderful people they are and that they hope to become through the use of positive words. The mission of My Special Word is to promote positive and uplifting conversations across our nation and around the world. Through the power of WORDS we strive to inspire our youth to live each day committed to their personal values – reflecting positively upon themselves and their relationships with others. Sophisticated Systems has received national recognition in being named as one of Inc. Magazine’s 500 Fastest Growing Companies in the country. SSI has also been recognized as a finalist and award recipient of the Corporate Caring Award on multiple occasions. Other recognitions include the Top Cat Tech Innovation Award for technology leadership and one of the fastest growing Central Ohio businesses for seven years by Columbus Fast 50. Smith is a recipient of the prestigious E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year Award.  Smith’s board experience is significant including serving on boards of private equity backed companies, an ESOP organization, and publicly traded firms. Smith currently serves on the board of OCLC, Rocky Brands (RCKY), and SureImpact.   In addition to company board service Smith serves as a Director at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Highlights Foundation.  Smith is a committed philanthropist. He is very active in his community and believes that it is an honor to be able to contribute to enhancing the lives of others.  He has served as an Adjunct Professor in the MBA Program at Franklin University and is a guest lecturer at The Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University.  Smith is often requested to speak at conferences and served as the Commencement Speaker at the Summer 2021 graduation at Franklin University and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree. Mr. Smith resides in Lewis Center, Ohio with his wife Renee.

For over three decades, Adam K. Troy has been a bridge builder and catalytic thought-leader for fostering community and economic empowerment.A multi-dimensional social entrepreneur, Adam is the principal of TROY Enterprises and also serves as the Chief Engagement Officer for the Community DevelopmentFoundation of New Salem Baptist Church. He is noted as a transformational leader with broad-based experience in the areas of real estate and community development. To those arenas and beyond he brings a unique blend of expertise to align government and private sector interests with that of community residents’ and non-profit organizations toward the well-being of residents and overall quality of life impact.His expertise with mixed-use projects in under-resourced markets andcontinued commitment to the community has positioned him as one of ournation’s most credible messengers and experienced thought-leaders in the fieldof public-private partnerships. His completed project track recorddemonstrates a proven ability to work in unison with staff, volunteers, andboard of directors. Skillful in interacting with stakeholders, community groups,and government officials at varying levels, he is recognized for his ability to gainconsensus. Clients describe his workmanship as innovative, versatile, andalways centered on the end user. Adam’s vast network of contacts and results oriented approach has earned him a reputation as a solid team-player and business leader.

Randal L. Gaddis, I. became the president, CEO and owner of Gaddis & Son, Inc. in the late 90’s when his parents Willie and Vivian Gaddis, the founders, retired.  The vision of the company was borne in the mind and heart of a young Willie Gaddis as he and his family worked as sharecroppers in Mississippi. The dream of owning his own things and being in control of his destiny came to fruition in March 1971. As the company embarks on 52 years in the construction industry, Randal carries the burden of legacy into the 6th decade of business operation.  Sometimes the burden seems more than he can bare, but a strong faith in God Almighty, sense of purpose and support of family has enabled him to carry the torch for the next generation Faith in God; Family; Education; and Entrepreneurship are the foundations of that propel Randal Gaddis to be co-founder of a unique concrete delivery service with his son Matthew Gaddis, who represents the 3rd generation of Gaddis in the business. Randal is also a co-founder of the Willie & Vivian Gaddis Foundation 4 KIDS (WVGF4K), a non-profit 5013c. Along with his sister Alethea Gaddis, the foundation exists to encourage African Americans to further their education by going to college, especially the HBCU and UNCF institutions. The foundation sponsors college tours to these institutions for high-school age students to raise their awareness of the rich heritage of these institutions and the opportunities available to them for continuation of their education.  Randal is married to Elizabeth (Booker) Gaddis. Their 41 years of marriage have yielded 4 sons who have all worked for the company in some capacity. Randal grew up in the First Church of God, City of Refugee. He currently serves as the Vice Chairman on the Board of Deacons under the pastorate of Bishop Timothy J. Clarke.

Dr. Robert L. Murphy is the CEO/Founder of The Masters Preparatory Academy (MPA), a single gender boarding school designed to meet the social, emotional, cultural, and academic needs of African American young men, grades 7-12. He has held leadership roles in parochial, private, and public schools. Dr. Murphy is married with two children and has been a member of World Harvest Church for 30+ years where he has served as an Elder at the church from 2003 to the present.Dr. Murphy’s Ed.D in Educational Administration is from Ohio University where his doctoral research was focused on the impact of single gender schools on the social, emotional, and academic progress of low income African American males. He is deeply committed to expanding the educational opportunities for African American males through the creation and expansion of single gender schools and he continues that work today with the development of The Masters Preparatory Academy. He is the Area Superintendent for Columbus City Schools and previously served as the Interim Director of School Leadership Development. From 1981 to 1985, he served as an Art teacher and coach at Bishop Ready High School. Dr. Murphy was the first African American teacher at The Columbus Academy when it was still an all-boys academy, serving as the Upper School’s ceramics and sculpture instructor.Other past positions include Columbus City Schools Art Teacher and Coach, assistant principal at Whetstone High School, Director of Christian Education for World Harvest Church, overseeing the operation of the Pre K-grade 12 World Harvest Christian Academy (now known as Harvest Preparatory School) and the two-year World Harvest Bible College (now known as Valor Christian College). He also served as Principal at Africentric and Brookhaven High Schools and as an adjunct professor at Ohio Dominican University.

Gerry Hammond is the founder of Hammond Golf Academy. Gerry is a PGA Teaching Professional who has always felt a call to service. After playing basketball at Ohio University in 1988 he changed directions accepting a golf scholarship to St Augustine University, where he served as team captain, winning several championships and awards. Upon graduation, Gerry played golf professionally competing on numerous tours before joining the Professional Golfers Association (PGA) and reaching the elite ‘Class A’ status.As a visionary and change agent, Gerry accepted and began his gift of teaching, while focusing on youth and instilling the inherent values of golf, including lessons on honesty, integrity, discipline, academic excellence, teamwork, and service. And for nearly 25 years, he has been a beloved coach and mentor to hundreds of children throughout Ohio, using golf as a tool to open doors, leading to economic, professional and personal success.Gerry never imagined, however, that his career in golf would lead to an even higher calling, until one night.“It came in a dream six years ago,” Gerry says “God visited me and told me he wanted me to show His strength on Earth in numbers. In the dream I saw a silhouette of a t-shirt. It was a powerful vision and I felt compelled to carry out His charge.”As the blueprint for a social enterprise emerged, Gerry made a personal commitment to God that he would invest 51% of the company’s net profits back into the global community. Gerry states that “InTheNumber® is not my company, it’s Gods company, He’s majority owner so 51% is going back to Him and His creation.” “This is all a pass through for us and what better way than to collectively come together as a human race, putting all of our differences and challenges aside and looking out for one another and the word we live in.”The offspring of InTheNumber is the Be Counted Foundation.Mission Statement: To curate a global “team” comprised of every individual with the mindset that personal and united accountability can enhance the world in which we live. Unity is the goal. Compassion is the guidance. Humanity is the gift.Vision Statement: The Be Counted Foundation believes every individual can change the world. We work to build upon innate and unique human abilities within the scope of Education, Health, Human Rights and our Environment to equip the global race with the skills needed to make our planet a more inclusive and fruitful place to live for all.

Scott Mallory comes from a strong Christian family. Scott and his family have a life long legacy and commitment to serving and supporting Christian ministries. In 2012, Scott Mallory felt a burden from the Lord to impact the city of Columbus for Christ. After prayerful consideration and research, Mallory gathered like-minded leaders with the common shared interest of building a Gospel Movement in Columbus, OH. Scott has been the steady force behind organizing “Concerts of Prayer,” “One Night” of worship events, and “Leaders’ Summits” to unify the Body of Christ and bring reconciliation. Through these events, hundreds of churches and thousands of Christians have linked arms to intercede and serve in our city. Relationships have been formed and partnerships built that serve the city with practical ministry. This has been accomplished through the organizations Pray for Columbus and Catalyst for Columbus, now known as For Columbus. Scott  is the founder of Highland Real Estate Group. After graduating from the United States Military Academy, Scott served in the Army as a Field Artillery Officer.  Highland is a commercial and residential real estate firm with interests in development, brokerage, construction management, and advisory services.  Scott holds a BS from the United States Military Academy and an MBA from Indiana University.

Mayor Michael B. Coleman was the first African American Mayor of the capital city  Columbus, Ohio and served 4 terms. Mayor Coleman was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to John H. Coleman, a physician, and Joan Coleman, a criminal victim’s activist. Coleman’s family moved when he was three years old to Toledo, Ohio where his first jobs were working at the corner drug store, Kroger’s supermarket and his father’s barbeque restaurant. He attended St. John’s Jesuit High School in Toledo, Ohio and then went on to receive his B.A. degree in political science from the University of Cincinnati in 1977. Coleman obtained his J.D. degree from the University of Dayton School of Law in 1980.As mayor, Coleman spearheaded the Columbus Downtown Business Plan and Neighborhood Pride, a program designed to engage communities to revitalize their neighborhoods. He also created the after-school program, Capital Kids, in 2001 and the Green Spot program in 2006, to encourage Columbus residents and businesses to protect the environment. Coleman has leveraged incentives to create and retain more than 92,000 jobs in the Columbus area. Mayor Coleman has been committed to empowering and mentoring the next generation of community leaders in Columbus, Ohio.

Steve Lindsay of the Lindsay Automotive Dealership Group, is a second generation dealer who operates the nation’s 10th largest Honda dealership and the Midwest’s  largest Acura dealership in Columbus, Ohio. In addition to Lindsay Hondaand Acura, the recent acquisition of Lindsay Buick GMC took place in the summer of 2020. The Lindsay company motto is "Honda makes the cars, Lindsay makes the Difference".Steve talks about growing up in a Christian home and how the family values help him in making business  decisions that honor Jesus Christ. Steve and Lindsay Automotive Dealership Group have a heart for the Eastside of Columbus, Ohio. Steve is the President and a founding board member of the East Columbus Business Association whose mission is to address the unemployment epidemic of low income class residents in the East Columbus area.

Todays guest Pastor Leon Troy Sr., City of Columbus Hall of Famer is a true servant leader serving the community for over 60 years. Pastor Troy has a life long commitment in serving people as a Pastor, School Board President, and advisor to many community leaders.Pastor Leon L. Troy was born in Cleveland, Ohio and attended schools in Toledo, graduating from Scott High School.  He received his B.A. degree from the University of Toledo, his B.D. from Oberlin Graduate School of Theology and his M.D. from Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee.   Rev. Troy has held four pastorates in the State of Ohio.  The First Baptist Church, in Oxford, Ohio; the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Sandusky, Ohio; the Second Baptist Church, in Warren, Ohio and the historical Second Baptist Church, in Columbus, Ohio, celebrating 171 years of Christian Service.  He has 50 years in ministry and 40 years of pastoring.Pastor Troy is a strong advocate for education. While in Sandusky, he instituted a Head Start Program, instituted a Pre-School Center at the Second Baptist Church in Warren for children three to six years of age, and  established the Columbus Laboratory School for students, Kindergarten through Sixth grade.Pastor Troy was married to the love of his life Bernice Troy for 75 years and have five sons who continue to build the life long legacy of the Troy name.