UNITEDICONS - Key Persons
Gwen Davis is the president of ICONS, she is an AVP, Senior Procurement Strategist at a regional bank responsible for a large portfolio of contracts. Over the course of Gwen's 30-year, she has led major initiatives and has worked with employees across many levels of corporations and government. Example projects include a corporate nationwide print project which led to over $2.2 million in savings to the client and environmental savings which we can all enjoy. She was also instrumental in the successful implementation of a Healthcare Pilot project while working for the U.S. Attorney's Office in Northern Ohio which led to over $20 million in civil recoveries during her 4 year tenure.
Gwen spent 14 yrs as a federal employee; 10 yrs directing IT and Business Projects in healthcare and finance; and 5 yrs running her own IT consulting firm. As a product of Cleveland's inner-city and the Cleveland Public School System, Gwen has always volunteered as a mentor and youth advocate. ICONS is an exemplary illustration of her continuous goal of "reaching back" throughout her career. Gwen is a Six Sigma Green Belt, ITIL Certified, Magna Cum Laude graduate from Cleveland State University holding a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Information Systems with a minor in Finance.
Job Titles:
- Executive Director of ICONS
Hank Davis is the Executive Director of ICONS. For the past 30 yrs, Hank has served as an advocate for at-risk youth and young adults. His passion, drive and commitment to the growth and development of our next generation led to the formal creation of ICONS. It often takes a collective effort to help drive the success of individuals. Hank's unique perspective and experience with overcoming obstacles within his life gives him the credibility that brings out commitment and drive from the youth served by ICONS.
Hank's road to success has not been easy. There are not many negative things that he hasn't seen or experienced. As an uneducated African American teen, Hank's poor decisions, ‘fortunately' led him down the path to incarceration where he served nearly 12 yrs. in the Ohio Penal System. Within that time, as an incarcerated young, uneducated, African American male not only did Hank graduate from high school but he also went on to complete college courses in Business Administration. He served as a teacher's aide assisting many others in achieving their educational goals. As an unmotivated and unfocused youth he knows what it took to elevate him to the motivational, focused leader that he is today. As he shares his history, troubled youth can often recognize his path as one that is all too familiar. Since Hank's last brush with the law over two decades ago, he has served as a positive driving force developing ICONS within local communities.