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Our Founding Members
Meet the individuals who began this journey to make a difference in the community.

Derrick Mitchell
Founding Member & Treasurer
Derrick Mitchell is a founding member and the Treasurer of the Council of Raising Kingdoms
(C.O.R.K.), where he oversees financial strategy, capital allocation, and business credit
development for the organization. A Purdue University graduate, Derrick brings decades of
entrepreneurial experience spanning real estate, finance, and small business development. His
leadership at CORK focuses on building sustainable financial systems, strengthening business
credit infrastructure, and positioning members for long-term economic empowerment.
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