Dr. Larry White, Sr.
Dr. Larry White, Sr., Navy Veteran / CEO & Founder VIPeVENTS Concierge, LLC
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Mr. White is a native of Gary, Indiana and the youngest of three children. Larry is married to Rebecca Blasingame-White an Administrator for the State of Maryland Public School system. Mr. White spent 12 years on active duty with the U.S. Navy receiving numerous Navy Achievement Medals and Good Conduct awards. In the Navy is where Mr. White learned how to become a Team Player, Mentor, and Entrepreneur. Larry was a very intricate volunteer while on active duty earning Volunteer of Year at Sherwood Forest Elementary School in the city of Norfolk.
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Mr. White has appeared on various local television programs, and radio stations speaking on Leadership, Mentoring and Entrepreneurship. Mr. White has the opportunity of working with Ambassador Shabazz, Dr. Ben Carson, A’Ngela Winbush, Charlie Wilson, Marla Gibbs, and Jennifer Holliday. As CEO of VIPeVENTS Concierge, he recently spearheaded an event to provide toy’s for disadvantage youth in the Baltimore metropolitan area. The event was supported by such individuals as the Mayor of Baltimore, and Attorney General Douglass F. Gansler. Mr. White has been the recipient of a numerous awards including the 2012 NAACP’S President’s award, and the 2014 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper’s Award. Both awards acknowledge his continued initiatives for the advancement of the community. Mr. White sits on numerous Board of Directors, 100 Black Men of Maryland, Inc. and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, Inc.
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Hobbies: Event Planning, Volunteering, and being the Best Dad/Husband he can be!
Favorite Quote: It’s Easier to Raise Strong Children than Repair Broken Men – Fredrick Douglass
Company Website: www.vipeventsconcierge.com - Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm: 100
• 2018 Received Honorary Doctorate Degree from WWMI Bible Institute
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• Mr. White held various mentoring session for youth in AACPS to include his Annual Black History Program focusing on Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship
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• 2017 Distributed Back Packs, Toys for over 500 youth & families in various counties throughout the state of Maryland
• Chairman of DMV Mastermind Group – DC, Maryland, Va.
• 2016 Corporate Leadership Chairman at Microsoft Headquarters in Reston, Va
• 2016 Featured in the Huffington Post for Outstanding Entrepreneurs in Baltimore Region
• 2015 Entrepreneurs Gala Committee Chair BWI Hilton
• 2015 Executive Board Member for Congressional Black Caucus California Delegation
• 2015 Featured Southern Dallas Magazine & Baltimore Times for Entrepreneur of the Year
• 2015 Multiple Appearance Radio & Television Stations across the Country
• 2015 One of DMV’s Leading Entrepreneurs in Transportation and Event Marketing
• 2014 Finished in the Top 10 in the country for Best Community Leader
• 2014 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee Dream Keepers Award Winner
• 2013 One of DMV’s Finest Young Entrepreneurs recognized by the Baltimore Sun
• 2012 NAACP President’s Award Freedom Fun Banquet
• 2011 – Runner Up for Volunteer of the year Anne Arundel County
• Member 100 Black Men of America Inc. 2011- 2013
• Director of Membership 100 Black Men of Maryland 2011- 2013
• Member of Office of Civil Rights (OCR) forum 2011 – 2012
• Bridge member of Anne Arundel county 2009-2010
• Men’s Day Chairman – St. Mark UMC Hanover, Maryland. 2005-2006
• Member St Mark UMC – 2002- Current
• Honorable Discharge United States Navy 2000
• Numerous Good Conduct Medals and Navy Achievement awards 1989- 2000