GENERATIONAL EMPOWERMENT ORGANIZATION - Key Persons


Briddell Joiner - Founder, VP

Job Titles:
  • Co - Founder
  • Vice - President
Briddell is a native of Jackson, MS. He studied Pre-Law at Mississippi College, where he was the founder and president of Lambda Rho Gamma Fraternity, Inc. After attending college, he entered the financial sector where he helped families understand the importance of getting out of debt, saving for retirement, and their children's college education. He later decided to take a break from the financial sector and started a career with Apple, Inc. as a genius. While there, he figured out that his true passion in life is teaching people how to break free of being normal, how to be the best YOU humanly possible, teaching people how money works, and how to take their financial power back.

Jerel Joiner - Founder, Treasurer

Job Titles:
  • Co - Founder
  • Treasurer
Jerel is a native of Jackson, MS. He attended Terry High School and later went on to pursue a degree at Mississippi State University where he received a Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy. After graduation, he began working with a financial firm, where he became licensed and experienced in life insurance and investments. He is currently a compliance auditor at the Mississippi Gaming Commission in Tunica, MS. Jerel is a firm believer that education plays a key role in success. It is because of this, he and others decided to form GEO.

Jonathon Thompson

Job Titles:
  • Logistics Coordinator
Jonathon Thompson was born in Hattiesburg, MS. He studied Architectural Engineering and Draft & Design Technology at Holmes Community College and proceeded to work in a technology driven environment with Apple. Passionate about technology, the move from the restaurant industry to Apple was a natural fit. With encouragement from friends and his peers, Jonathon sought out to become a Genius Technician at Apple. Jonathon joined GEO to make a difference within the community and to connect with those who are in need of a mentor. Jonathon believes because of his journey and trials, he will be able to steer people in the right direction, so they may avoid the troubles he once endured.

Michael Marshall - Founder, President

Job Titles:
  • Co - Founder
  • President
Michael Marshall is a native of Jackson, MS. At Terry High School, he served as the Battalion Commander of the Army JROTC Program, which prompted him to join the U.S. Army in 2010 prior to graduation. He served as a Communications Sergeant in Afghanistan for 3 combat tours. He is currently the Information Technology Service Quality Analyst for Cigna-HealthSpring. He has a passion for helping others and making a positive impact in the lives of many, which is why he and others decided to form GEO.