Board Members & Staff

Brian O'Neal - (Founder / Chairman): As Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors for DO Foundation, Brian shares in the multiple responsibilities for carrying out the DO Foundation’s mission for alleviating and ending homelessness. With profound compassion and dedication to bringing about change in the lives of the homeless, Brian carries on the legacy of his late grandmother, Daisy O’Neal. A true humanitarian and advocate for the betterment of others, the DO Foundation is named in her honor.

Brian, a renowned Jazz Pianist/composer and former computer programmer, brings both his artistic abilities and extensive computer programming and managerial expertise to the DO Foundation. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Alcorn University with concentration in Piano/Music, Computer Science, and Psychology. He has used his talent as a musician to spotlight and bring greater awareness to the epidemic of homelessness by dedicating his song “Dreams In Color” to the homeless. The video for “Dreams In Color” contains actual footage of the homeless and shows him living as a homeless person. Prior to pursuing his musical interests full time, he worked as a Certified Computer Programming Engineer for Coca Cola, BP, Amoco, and Ford Motor Company. Today he is the owner of BCO Media, Inc., a multi-media company that has been in business for over 15 years.

Brian currently resides in Michigan. He is the proud father of two daughters and two grand daughters. In his free time he enjoys sharing his gift of music by serving as a mentor to young music students in his local area.

Nicole Lancaster - (Board of Directors, Capital Campaign Chairperson - Burlington County, NJ): As a Board Member, Nicole shares in the responsibility of overseeing the DO Foundation’s operations and providing assurance to the foundation’s stakeholders. Nicole brings an extensive background in business management and collaboration that is crucial to the coalition building necessary for sustaining the Do Foundation’s mission for alleviating and ending homelessness. As the President and CEO of her own PR and Business Management Company, she specializes in building both collaborative and strategic partnerships between nonprofits, media and corporate entities. She also provides consultation services for large scale and community focused events, various projects, and to clients. Currently, she sits on the Advisory Board for two nonprofit organizations in New Jersey. In addition to running her business, she volunteers her time and services to several church organizations. With compassion for all people and a passion to help those in need, she works regularly to assists the homeless and underprivileged children and youth.

Nicole currently resides in New Jersey. She is the proud mother of two, a 22 year old son and an 12 year old daughter.

Paul Huges - (Board of Directors / Attorney at Law - Detroit, GA): As a Board Member, Paul shares in the responsibility of overseeing the DO Foundation’s operations and providing assurance to the foundation’s stakeholders.

Romel Alexander - (Board of Directors / Law Enforment - Detroit, MI): As a Board Member, Romel shares in the responsibility of overseeing the DO Foundation’s operations and providing assurance to the foundation’s stakeholders.

David Underwood - (Board of Directors / Real Estate / Loan Officer - Detroit, MI): As a Board Member, David shares in the responsibility of overseeing the DO Foundation’s properties and real estate functions.

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