Welcome to  the United People's Action Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (UPACC)

A business developer, consultant, business counselor and teacher, mentor, insurance advisor and broker, and business owner. Mr. Burks has over 40 years of developing small and home-based businesses under his current business Executive Business Alliance Chicago (EBAC); and he is the owner of BurksGroup Enterprise LLC, Emergency Roadside Assistance & Towing Discount Club. As an officer of Exclusive Senior Solutions, LLC., Mr. Burks works in conjunction with its board of directors.

Mr. Burks is the former President of Executive Support Systems, Inc., a full typing, and word processing center that specialized in typing of business documentations, business tape transcribing of legal and medical documents, in addition to general business documents and resume preparation services.

A business developer, independent project manager formerly worked in conjunction with the United States Government as a subject matter expert providing technical assistance and consultation services to grant funded organizations across the Midwest region; in addition, she served as a grant reviewer for many federal government agencies. She is an independent insurance advisor and broker, partial owner of Executive Business Alliance Chicago (EBAC), owner/operator of L Charley Enterprises, LLC, and Exclusive Senior Solutions for the Elderly. Ms. Charley obtained a Bachelor of Art Degree in English and Minor in Pre-Law, and a Certification in Non-For-Profit Management. Ms. Charley obtained a master’s degree in public administration from Roosevelt University.

Mr. Nelson Whitaker, Chief Financial Officer

Retired United States Army Officer. Career background in culinary arts at the Chief Executive Level. He has an undergraduate Degree in Business Administration (Finance), and economics and mathematics. Postgraduate of Florida International University Executive Hospitality program as the distinguish graduate. Mr. Whitaker hold a license as a certified dietary manager and has been a member of the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Provider (ANFP), since 1997. In addition, he held the position of Senior Executive Vice President with United People’s Action Council, Inc., Coalition for Individual civic, constitutional, and criminal rights. Worked in the Adjutant General Division Branch as an Executive Officer, Company Commander, Post assistant Adjutant General, and inspector General. Mr. Whitaker work as Area club manager of the First Armory Division in Germany (ACM) with seventeen separate locations under his command. He trained executive chef at the facilities and performed functions for US dignitaries, royals, and government officials. Mr. Whitaker service include the position of Installation Club Manager (ICM). In the private sector, Mr. Whitaker was President of ‘Whit Fine Dining Restaurant’ in Waukegan Illinois.

 Everett Foney, MBA, Senior Vice President of Strategic Analysis and Logistics is the Founder / CEO/ President of NBFS RetiredAndHealthy living. A graduate of Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University in Marketing. His undergraduate studies were at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville where he received a baccalaureate degree in Mechanical Engineering & Technology.

Mr. Foney is a Senior General Agent with Global Premier Benefits and a business partner with the Integrity Marketing Group . Mr. Foney is known for his expertise in the development, implementation, and formulations for many financial  payout structures and platforms including creation of systematic constructions for commissions and bonus incentives under binary compensations, uni-level, and matrix compensations platforms in addition for bonus award plans.
 
Mr. Foney involvement within the financial arena and insurance industry has led to his developing marketing scenarios for small business owners/brokers, and insurance carriers, etc.; and while having an extensive tenue as a financial advisor and insurance broker, he is also instrumental in the development of many networking platforms and teaching of innovated sales methodologies for groups and individuals via seminars, webinars, to include making public appearances.

Mr. Foney background was one of the catalyst for assisting an affordable healthcare business to be successful and later sold for over 25 million dollars during their initial expansion program while going public using his financial payout model.

Affiliation: A current member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and Past President.

As a mechanical engineer and technology specialist, Mr. Foney’s past afforded him an opportunity to work on NASA space projects.

Dana Booth, E.A. Senior Vice President of Tax and Auditing Services

for the United People’s Action Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Ms. Booth is an enrollment agent with the Internal Revenue Service. President of Tax Pro Tax Services and a Master Tax Advisor for H & R Block, Inc.

She has over 30 years of tax and business accounting experience.

Sonya Davis, Regional Director of Foreclosure Advocacy Services

Has been a ‘HUD Housing Counselor’ since “2007”, known as the ‘The Real Fresh Start’. Ms. Davis’s mission, vision, and goals as an Independent Hud Housing Counselor is to assist homeowners across the Country as they stand to fight unfairness and injustice involving the Real Estate and Home-ownership Industry. Foreclosure is an epidemic which destroys families, and damage neighborhoods. Mrs., Davis experience has led her to assist homeowners with loss mitigation such as modification, forbearance, foreclosures, and probation. In addition, she is an advocate to ensure seniors homeowners have someone assisting and representing them as they stand up to banks, mortgages and real estate, agencies, etc.

The Goals: Education and representation, as we endure this fight together.

Kasandra Orr, Regional Director of Child & Elderly Abuse Division

Mrs. Orr a resident of Muscatine Iowa, area of supervision includes Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri. She brings with her over six years as a licensed childcare provider and advocate in the fight for the safety of children against abuse - physically, mentally, and emotionally. Mrs. Orr has served as a teacher of young people and daycare providers; and express an emphasis on the special needs of young peoples in the age range of 18-24 months.

Mrs. Orr is mandated by the State of Iowa and others to report abuse, suspicion of abuse and neglect and has a commitment to prepare verbal and written communication within the States of Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri to various Children Abuse and Neglect initiatives, such as the State Department of Human services, Department of Children and Families Services, and various police department, etc.

Rick Dangalan, Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs

Mr. Dangalan has an extensive background in business development, strategy planning, community relations, promotion, and marketing. Mr. Dangalan served as President and Board of Director member for Pure Heart Nursing Agency; his working background has also provided opportunities for individuals seeking home-based businesses.

Mr. Dangalan business expertise extends to the development of the strategic processes of how corporations function to enable its growth, fostering association, and monitoring of its performance for the benefit of its clients, other small businesses, and the community they serves.

Mr. Dangalan's extensive background also afford him a working relationship with UPACC and its staff during its planning and implementation stages, so as to enhance its locally and abroad while protecting its functions from reputational risk utilizing various communication and networking platforms.

A former employee of United/Continental Airlines Mr. Dangalan did his studies at Technological University of the Philippines.

Christian Bias, Executive Committee Chair Young Entrepreneur Program.

Mr. Bias is Chief Executive Officer of ‘Whyweare1, Inc.’, a Not–For–Profit, organization whose mission is the distribution of food, clothing, and other accessories to the disadvantage, homeless, disabled and others in need. Mr. Bias organization has fed over one thousand individuals, whereas his relationship with communities, small businesses, religious organizations, and government agencies has led his organization to be recognized by the public as an organization of integrity, honesty, and pride as it serves individuals affected by changes to their financial status.

At the age of 24 years old, Mr. Bias has created a passion to help young people ‘buy back their lives through business ownership’ that can foster community growth. Under his leadership, and support of the officers of the United People’s Action Chamber of Commerce, various business programs, counseling sessions,  and special educational and vocational curriculums are offered to members and young entrepreneurs.

In addition to Whyweare1, Inc. food pantry mission, Mr. Bias provided organizations free videos highlighting exactly what they offered and illustrates how their business model impacts the communities they service. Posting videos on various digital platforms and allowing the business accessibility to bigger market segments allows people access to their informational hubs and entertainment platform; thus, allows a search process to the public making it less challenging to reach their marketing segment.

Alex Burks, Director of Compliance and Ethics

Alex Burks is currently the President of BurksGroup Enterprise LLC, and BurksGroup Emergency Roadside Services Discount Club has an extensive background business management and operations. Mr. Burks is a graduate of Lincoln Technical Institute for Automotive Diagnostic and Mechanical repair for automobiles and trucks, having obtained an Associate Degree.

Mr. Burks was a corporate transportation and logistical manager with one of the largest uniform and linen suppliers in the Chicagoland Area. He obtained retail experience having responsibilities for the frontend of one of the largest retail chain in Illinois; and later became partial owner of AB Pest Solutions, LLC, as their researcher, developer, and compliance officer governing their policies, procedures, and directives. 

Mr. Burks became the Diversity, Ethical, and Inclusion officer for the Compliance Division of Executive Business Alliance Chicago (EBAC). Whereas his duties and responsibilities were to promote compliance of the doctrine representing equal opportunity under the reference Title VII of the Civil Rights Act,  and enforce compliance of all rules, regulations, policies, directives, and the statutory laws instrumental in fair and equitable services.