Harry Williams,
Founder and President

Tunde Harry Williams Jr., Founder of Team Genesis, was born in Nigeria in 1982. Shortly thereafter, his parents moved to Houston, Texas, with the dream of providing a better life for their family to come, which would include four more children. Entering high school at 6’2, Williams was enrolled in a skill-development program founded by his godmother, giving him the opportunity to train with a former College All-American, NBA star and head coach. This training, along with highly competitive play in the AAU circuit led to Williams’ being awarded regional basketball honors in a region that has produced top professional athletes, many of which Williams faced in his high school career. Williams went on to compete in college at the Division I level, receiving a full scholarship from Liberty University, where, as a captain, he assisted in leading his team to a Big South Championship. In his final year of eligibility, Williams’ promising basketball career was cut short due to a vascular necrosis of the hip. When a professional basketball career became no longer an option, Williams was forced to focus on his education. He graduated with a degree in Business Management, leading to a successful career in the financial industry. At age 22, a tragic family event led Williams to take custody of his younger brother. Moving his brother from Texas to Virginia to complete his final three years of high school, Williams used this time to mentor his brother spiritually, academically and athletically. His brother received state basketball accolades and recognition, and later a full athletic college scholarship.

In 2009, Williams began developing a plan to continue his godmother’s vision of granting young athletes a platform to showcase their athletic skills for an opportunity to further their education. This is the foundation on which Team Genesis was founded.

Major Clemens

Major Clemens, III Esq., was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1982. His family relocated him to Monrovia, Liberia in 1988 to be closer to his extended family. In 1989, Major was relocated back to New York due to a brutal civil war in Liberia, which lasted a decade.

In 1994, Major’s family moved to Maryland. He attended high school at St. John’s Prospect Hall in Frederick, Maryland. In 2000, Major was admitted to the University of Maryland- College Park. Major earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Criminology, with a concentration in Psychology.

In 2004, after graduating from the University of Maryland College Park, Major worked for the Choice Program. The Choice Program is a court-mentoring program for troubled youth. While working with the Choice Program, Major realized that he wanted to practice law to give back to his community and those mostly affected by the law. The Choice Program helped Major understand the importance of volunteering and contributing to others.

In 2005, Major was accepted to North Carolina Central University School of Law. He graduated from North Carolina Central University School of Law in 2008 with a concentration in the areas of Constitutional Law, criminal law, business law and sports and entertainment law. In 2008, he was admitted to the Maryland State Bar. As an active member of the Maryland State Bar Association, Major performs pro bono criminal defense services and foreclosure mitigation services to Maryland residents. He also facilitates community service at Hyde Leadership Public Charter School in Washington, DC. Major’s work at Hyde focuses on introducing students to the legislative process and the inner workings of Capitol Hill.

Major is currently is a Congressional Black Caucus Fellow in the Office of Representative Maxine Waters (CA-35) where he works on the Financial Services subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
Major provides ongoing expertise on the TARP program, provides research on foreclosures, and prepares hearings on various issues for the subcommittee. In addition to his primary responsibilities, Major also performed research and recommendations on various other policy issues, including veterans’ services, cocaine sentencing disparities, and immigration.

Kemi Ogun, Secretary

As a native of Brooklyn, New York, Kemi Ogun has always had the spirit of determination and perseverance in her blood. After graduating with a BS degree in Corporate Communications and Public Affairs from Southern Methodist University, she went on to receive her Professional MBA degree with a concentration in Human Resources Management from Dallas Baptist University. Currently, she is a Human Resources Manager at Texas Instruments Inc., in Dallas, Texas where she manages the talent and people engagement for organizational success. She helps organizations on a daily basis by increasing performance and improving business results through: selecting and retaining the right talent; providing training and development opportunities to improve employee skills and talents; increasing employee satisfaction with their jobs and working conditions; helping employees find purpose and meaning in their work; and providing direction and recommendation to the organization on employment law and policy. Leadership and community service have always been her strongest passions in life. She has been professionally branded as that young dynamic leader who moves from vision and strategy to implementation and follows through in an effective manner. Ms. Ogun currently holds leadership membership and board positions for various organizations. Such organizations include: Dallas Human Resources Management Association, Inc, Dallas Women’s Foundation, Women of TI Fund, The Women’s Museum, SMU Young Alumni Association, Dallas Black Dance Theatre: Young Professional Association and Texas Instruments Black Employee Initiative (Career and Professional Development Chair). Along with a variety of other community service projects, she is also a mentor at a local middle school and volunteers through many United Way partnered agencies. She not only wants to see success for herself but has a passion for giving back to the community and teaching people to reach towards their highest limits. Ms. Ogun’s determination to inspire women and girls through performance arts, academic achievement and professional development will always be a motivation for her. She firmly believes that tomorrow’s talent is the future. She lives by this motto daily: “Never settle for less.”

Ryan Mantlo

Ryan Mantlo enters his third year as head coach of the Cape Fear Community College Sea Devils. Last season Coach Mantlo was named district coach of the year as he helped guide the Sea Devils to their first ever conference title and a spot in the national tournament in Hutchinson, Kansas. In his short stint at CFCC, Mantlo has averaged over 19 wins a season while producing at least one first team all-conference player each season. He has also produced the school’s first ever basketball All-American. Mantlo is an accomplished player and leader and carries with him a degree from Liberty University in the area of Sports Management. At Liberty University, Mantlo served as team captain helping lead the Flames to a Big South conference championship and a berth in the NCAA tournament.

Himself a scholar, Mantlo coaches with a philosophy that is built on education and character. His knowledge of NCAA regulations and sanctions will pay dividends for Team Genesis’ Gifted Athletes Program.

Benny Snipe, Vice-President

Benny Snipe grew up in Summerville South Carolina, and played high school football for John McKissick, currently the winningest high school football coach in America. After his high school career, Benny was inducted into the Summerville High School Hall Of Fame as a Three-Sport Letterman.

Benny went on to play at South Carolina State, then for the Charleston Hawks semi-pro football team, where he holds multiple records .He then signed as a free agent with the Pittsburgh Steelers and was part of the 1994 AFC Championship team. He was traded to Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1995 where he played out his career.

Upon finishing his successful professional career, Benny coached in South Carolina at Lewisville High School in Richburg, SC. He is currently an Assistant Football Coach at Heritage High School in Lynchburg, Virginia, bringing his expertise to coach the running backs.

In additional to Team Genesis, Benny is active in various community service outreach programs throughout the region. He hosts the annual Celebrity Golf Tournament, which provides College Scholarships to local high school youth in South Carolina and Virginia. Benny is also the owner of B&S Promotions, a group that helps single mothers buy their first home.

With Benny’s experience and understanding of athletics at all levels, he adds tremendous value to Team Genesis.