Team

Afia Owusu-Forfie is a trained Computer Scientist (BSc. from University of Ghana), Statistician (MSc. from George Mason University) and Operations Researcher (MSc. from George Mason University). She is a two-times Founder and Executive Director of two Technology organizations as well as a Speaker invited by Facebook, Africa Tech Summit and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization.

“H.E. Dr. Barfour-Barwuah is a Ghanaian diplomat and a member of the New Patriotic Party New Patriotic Party of Ghana. He is currently Ghana’s ambassador to United States of America
After completing his studies abroad, he returned to Ghana to work as a lecturer and a research fellow at the University of Ghana while working part-time as a television host with the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation from 1972 to 1975.

He worked for eight years as the executive director of the Ghana Tourist Board from 1975 to 1983 the left Ghana for the United Kingdom. Four years later he was employed as a community liaison officer in Kent, England, he served in this position for a year. In 1989 he earned a certificate in counselling from the Center for Advancement in Counselling in London.

In 2017 he was appointed Ghana’s ambassador to the United States of America by the current President of the republic of Ghana; Nana Akufo-Addo”

“Successful Leader with a track record of making positive changes in organizations culture, enhancing growth mindset within a team and enhancing professionalism in the following areas: Culture Development, Talent Retention, Recruitment, Performance Management, Succession Planning, Team Development and Management. Expertise in growing small and medium business strategies in both public and private sectors”

“Patricia Funderburk Ware is President and Chief Executive Officer of The Ware Development Group, Inc. (WDG), which specializes in U.S. an international networking and relationship building in the areas of media and entertainment, health advocacy, community revitalization, and youth entrepreneurial development.

Dr. Ware brings a diverse professional background to her corporation including serving as a political appointee in two Presidential Administrations and in a consulting or advisory capacity in four other Presidential Administrations.

Dr. Ware has received numerous awards for her work in the arts, economic and community development and in the health arena. Among those are: The Order of the Long Leaf Pine, North Carolina’s highest community service award; National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy Honoree Award; Hampton University’s 1991 Twentieth Year Outstanding Alumni Award.

With over twenty-five years of executive leadership in Defense, Intelligence, IT, and Healthcare supporting federal, commercial, and international clients, Traficant serves as Health Industry Managing Director for Accenture Federal Services.

An innovator and business creator, Jim has expertise in M&A, joint ventures, products, and services. His passion for healthcare stems from personal experience as a patient. Unique cross-industry experience coupled with technical and business proficiency has fueled innovative ideas into multiple high growth businesses.

A frequent industry spokesman and panelist, Traficant has been recognized in Federal Computer Week’s “Fed 100”. He was also featured in Gary Shapiro’s New York Times bestselling book, “The Comeback: How Innovation Will Restore the American Dream,” for his compelling healthcare story and innovative solutions for healthcare transformation. ”

Gary Odum is the Founder and CEO of BG LionStar Group.
Gary served six years in the U.S. Air Force, where he served as Presidential Support for G.W. Bush as well as foreign heads of state. He accumulated nearly ten years managing assets and programs for facilities in excess of $20mm. After honorably serving in the Air Force, Gary facilitated government contract acquisitions in real estate before his passions lead him to attend Georgetown’s Masters in Real Estate program.

The opportunity to start BG LionStar presented itself after grad school. Based on his experience seeing the disparity working in inner-city schools and depressed neighborhoods in D.C., Gary founded the company with the conviction that ALL communities deserve access to innovative facilities that are smart, green and sustainable. Living in a modern age requires new business models with creative solutions; he sought to find a better way to add value to those communities.

Gary believes that the American people deserve the best amenities possible regardless of geographic location or economic conditions. His goal is to provide exceptional service for stakeholders both responsibly and efficiently.

Gary’s 10 years of asset, facility, construction management, and sourcing project opportunities are used to serve communities while providing stable investment opportunities for intuitional investors. The key to Gary’s success is his ability to form strategic partnerships and tackle issues that most would avoid. He understands nothing comes easily, and success does not come without hard work and commitment.

Gary serves on the Board of Directors for Andrews AFB Fisher House, Georgetown University Student Veterans. He volunteers in the community and at local schools in his free time. Gary, along with his wife and two children live and work in the D.C. Metro area. Gary is a proud member of the Georgetown University Masters in Real Estate Alumni.