Board of Directors

Board of Directors

Jeff Johnson

Jeff Johnson

Founder – Real Shop Talk, Inc.

Business Experience:  Jeff Johnson is a visionary, a family man, a business man, a writer, motivational speaker, mentor, and a leader in the community. He is a man with a story that has been proven to inspire and impact the lives of our youth. He uses his education from Augusta Technical College, Paine College, & ‘The School of Life’ to insight this generation of future leaders to set, and surpass their own high goals. He attributes his vision to start a program for youth at an early age to the upbringing of his loving grandmother and sisters (this vision helped to spearheaded the ‘Shop Talk’ & ‘Beauty Time’ Programs). Jeff is the Co-founder and CEO of Silent Treatment Entertainment, which hosts the longest consistently running open-mic venue in Virginia.

Jasmine Mitchell

Jasmine Mitchell

President – Real Shop Talk, Inc.

Principal Occupation: Entrepreneur / CEO Jaz Cutz Barbershop /Co-Owner of Silent Treatment Entertainment

Business Experience: Jasmine “Jaz” Mitchell has over 25 Years’ experience within the profession of Barbering/Hair Styling. He is networking/ business development specialist with a heart for educating and mentoring young people. Jasmine is also scheduled to receive his Bachelor of Science in Business Management in December 2013 from Strayer University. Most importantly, Jasmine is a proud Father of two wonderful girls.

Julian P. Purvis

Julian P. Purvis

Keeper of Records – Real Shop Talk, Inc.

Principal Occupation: Chief Technical Officer , Northrop Grumman

Business ExperienceJulian is an employee of Northrop Grumman, headquartered in Fall Church, Va which serves the defense and intelligence markets of the US Government. Originally from Jacksonville, NC he received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from NC A&T State University and a M.S. in Communications Technology. Julian has over 20+ years’ of experience within the information technology arena and is also a proud member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity Incorporated.

Gilbert Dussek

Gilbert Dussek

Treasurer – Real Shop Talk, Inc.

Principal Occupation: Vice President, SRA International

Business Experience: Gil is an employee at SRA International, headquartered in Fairfax, VA which serves the defense, intelligence/homeland security/special operations, civil & health markets.  Originally from Maplewood, NJ he received his B.S. in Electrical & Computer Engineering and Biomedical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, and M.S. in Engineering Management & Systems Engineering from George Washington University.

Maurice D. Hammond, Jr.

Maurice D. Hammond, Jr.

Vice President – Real Shop Talk, Inc.

Principal Occupation: Senior Business Analyst, Serco-NA, Inc.

Business Experience: Maurice D. Hammond, Jr., a former Airborne, Air Assault, Army Ranger served in the military for 20+ years as a Commissioned Officer, and retired as a Combat Infantry Lieutenant Colonel in the Army. This seasoned veteran is currently an employee at Serco-NA, Inc., headquartered in Reston, VA.  His continuum of service is to support Serco-NA as a leading provider of professional, technological, and management services focused on support to our federal government. This native Washingtonian received his B.A. in Communications/Journalism from Bowie State University. Most recently he received a M.S. in Human Resources Development, and finally a Master’s in Business Administration.  Maurice and the former Ms. Tracy Wellington committed themselves to Holy Matrimony over 25 years ago, and they are the proud parents of four children Whitney, David, Maurice, and Benjamin Hammond.

Anthony Dodson

Anthony Dodson

Executive Director – Real Shop Talk, Inc.

Principal Occupation: Chief Operating Officer for Intelligent Cranium Helmets LLC, headquartered in Springfield, Virginia and Co-Owner of Changing Lives Investments (Woodbridge, VA & Louisville, KY).

Business Experience: Anthony Dodson is a retired Armor & Acquisition Professional who served in the military for 20+ years as a Commissioned Officer, and retired at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel as an Acquisition professional in the Army. Mr. Dodson has over 33 years experience as an Acquisition Professional with a Level 3 certification and a graduate of National Louis University with a Master’s of Science in Human Resources Development. Currently, this proud veteran is serving as Chairman of the Deacons Ministry for Solid Rock Christian Church, Manassas, VA; BOD Member for RealShopTalk Inc., and Treasurer for Friends of Dumfries Slave Cemetery (FODSC).

Asha Watson

Asha Watson

Executive Director – Real Shop Talk, Inc. / President – Beauty Time, Inc.

Principal Occupation: Community Outreach Specialist – Housing & Community Outreach, Freddie Mac.

Business Experience: Asha is a motivational speaker, writer and entrepreneur. She is successfully running a braiding business and is a Wedding/Event Coordinator. As a Community Outreach Specialist, she is responsible for implementing the Employee Volunteer Program for Freddie Mac’s 5000+ employees; she oversees the community non-profit relationships, local elementary school partnership, financial capability volunteer program and the YearUp internship experience. She has over 16 + years of experience in the non-profit field as a board member, grant writer and advisor. She enjoys working with the team of amazing women that help to implement the Beauty Time Program and positively impact the young ladies that will be tomorrow’s future. A native Chicagoan, Asha currently resides in Virginia with her son and daughter.