LG Enhancing Communities, Inc

Jeff Golden is a lifelong resident of High Point with the exception of his time serving in the United States Army. He served 12 years combined service active and reserve Jeff is also a veteran of the Gulf War. Jeff is married to Ondrea Golden, with 3 children. Jeff is one of the founders of two non-profits one of which I continue to serve as President. He is the chairman of the Deacon and Trustee Boards at Greater St. Matthews Fellowship Ministries. Jeff was a 2011 inductee into High Point Housing Authorities Pillars of Fame. Jeff has served fatefully with CIS (Communities in Schools). Jeff has served on multiple commissions and boards to include High Point Parks and Recreation Commission, High Point Citizens Advisory Commission (CAC). Jeff has also served on the Executive board for Guilford County Economic Development Alliance (GCEDA). Welfare Reform Liaison Project (WRLP). Jeff serves as the Chair of High Points Community and Housing Commission. He is the President of Community Development Committee with the city of High Point. Jeff has spent the last seven years serving as an elected official on High Point City Council. He also served 1 year as the Mayor Pro Tem. Jeff currently serves as the President of LG Enhancing Communities, Inc. Service organizations Jeff belong to include One Hundred Praying , Coach and Mentor for the High Point heat track and field Club. Formal Education includes LPN Diploma from the Academy of Health Sciences Ft. Sam Houston TX, Associates Degree in Emergency Medical Science from (GTCC) Guilford Technical Community College and BS Healthcare Management South University High Point.

Henry Leggett is co–founder and Vice President of LG Enhancing Communities Inc. He is a former graduate from High Point Central, class of 1982. While attending High Point Central Henry excel in football, Basketball, and Track & Field. After High School Henry attended (GTCC) Guilford Technical Community College located in Jamestown N.C. While at GTCC he studied Business Administration. Henry decided to start his career in the furniture industry. After his fifteen-year career in the furniture industry, Henry moved to Greensboro NC where he accepted a position as a Compliance Coordinator for Cardinal Health. Eventually leaving Cardinal Health and accepting a position at Dell Inc. During his five years at Dell, Henry lost his mother to Lupus, which inspired him to start a non-profit organization assisting community members dealing with loss and hardships. Henry served as a mentor for Noble Men Mentoring Program at Love and Faith Ministries in Greensboro NC. Henry took that experience and shared information to help form LG Enhancing Communities Mentoring Program. Henry currently serves as the director of LG Enhancing Communities Inc. Mentoring Program. Henry uses his background and athletics as a means to connect with young men and steer them in the right direction away from drugs and crime. His mother was very spiritual and always willing to help others, no matter what their circumstances. Henry wanted to be an inspiration in people lives, like his mother was in his life and others. He decided to partner with Jeffery Golden, who lost his mother to breast cancer. Henry is dedicating his time and efforts in helping people in communities throughout triad. He currently resides in Greensboro NC with his wife Cheryl.

Johnny McLean is graduate of Ragsdale High School. Where he excelled in Basketball. He attended Davidson County Community College. Where he studied Business Management, and played basketball. Johnny loved basketball so much he decided to become a coach. Johnny has coached AAU for 10 years, and High School 2 years. Johnny has a strong dedication to community and has been mentoring young boys through King Builders Mentoring program. Johnny also has a desire to be a service to the community in which he lives. Johnny is a charter member of LG ENHANCING COMMUNITIES INC. Johnny has become one of the leaders and organizers of the Pink 1000 Breast Cancer Awareness Walk and Pink luncheon which feeds over 50 women annually dealing with cancer and treatments. Johnny has a wife and 2 boys and a new granddaughter. Johnny has worked in the Furniture Industry for over 20 years. His commitment to the community is never ending.

Each month LG Enhancing Communities will feature a book that will inspire and give hope to all that live work and play in our community.