President, C.E.P Community Empowerment/the Heat 97.3 FM & Publisher of The Community Voice/La Voz Magazine
Dr. Jose A. Flores is a lifelong resident and community activist of Grand Rapids, MI., retired educator/teacher/administrator and former B.O.E. member of the Grand Rapids Public Schools. He is credited with having co-founded the Hispanic Center of Western Michigan, started the Hispanic Festival, served with the late founder of C.E.P. on the Board of Directors and having operated a successful grocery/convenience store called La Familia on Grand Rapids’ S.W. side for over 30 years. Dr. Flores has a long record of service to the community, public advocacy for civil......
Vice President
- Marte Smith grew up in Grand Rapids, attended Burton Middle School and graduated from Ottawa Hills High School. He went on to University of Connecticut(Uconn) where he studied and played college level basketball where he honed many of his values and team contribution skills which he currently uses in his IT, Informational Technology career at Haworth Corporation. Marte Smith eraned his bahelors degree in Social Science at University of Detroit Mercy where he also played NCAA D1 basketball. His high level of discipline and focus on education have helped him develop unique talents in the workplace. For Marte, work has always been about learning new skills and......
Show Host & Special Contributor/Dr. Edgar León - The Latino Show - 9am - 10am (M-F)
Dr. Edgar León is a graduate of the University of Puerto Rico and holds a Master's Degree in Technology and Education from Michigan State University. With a PhD in Computer Applications, Technology and University Administration from Michigan State University. Worked as a Consultant for the Department of Education in Michigan. He has been a Technology television producer at WORA Channel 5 in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. Written several books that are published on Amazon Kindle. "Revolución Educativa", "Puerto Rico Algarete". His newspaper articles have been featured in regional......
Special Contributor
Paul Collins has supported the work of the late Robert LaDew for many years and served as board member of C.E.P. Community Empowerment Project, Inc., in prior years. His profile reads like a movie star. He has spent his life building bridges between people, communities and nations resulting in his recognition by international dignitaries including Former Presidents of the United States and word leaders across the globe. His paintings are on display in major art galleries, museums, airports, government buildings, hospitals, schools, and included in the private collections of internationally recognized business and governmental leaders. ......