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Tony L. Hopson Sr. and Ellison C. Morgan - Tony is the President and CEO of Self Enhancement, Inc., an organization he founded in 1981 to improve the collegiate and employment opportunities for high school students. Since then, SEI has expanded to serve more than 2000 students a year in various programs and has been recognized with awards such as the Oregon Award for Public Service and named a "Point of Light" by President George Bush, Sr. SEI was also instrumental in raising funds for the construction of the Center for Self Enhancement. The center offers a variety of activities and services for youth and families in inner-Portland and is quickly becoming a hub of the community.

Tony is a very active volunteer and leader in the Portland community and he is especially involved with groups representing the interests and needs of young people. He is a director on the U.S. Bank Corporate Advisory Board, is a Willamette University Trustee, he serves on the Providence Health System Governing Council, is a member of the Portland Public Schools Foundation, he is the chair of the Northeast Rescue Plan Action Committee (NERPAC) and he is a founding member of the Overtown Youth Center (Miami) Board of Directors. Tony has been widely recognized for his activism and community leadership and has received numerous awards for his efforts.

Tony is a native of Portland and resides in the Northeast community. He graduated from Portland's Jefferson High School in 1972. He went on to graduate from Willamette University with B.A. degrees in Psychology and Sociology and a teaching certificate in 1977. That same year he earned a counseling certificate from Portland State University. In 1991 he received an Honorary Doctorate in Public Service from Willamette University. From 1977 to 1985, Tony taught, counseled and coached for Portland Public Schools. Tony is the father of three sons. In his spare time he enjoys music, travel and water sports.

Elli is currently Chairman and CEO of 2030 Investors, L.L.C., a family Investment company based in Portland, Oregon. Elli co-founded M Financial Group and M Life Insurance Company in 1978, a national marketing and reinsurance organization with 105 offices. This organization specializes in executive compensation planning as well as estate and business continuity planning for business owners and high net worth individuals. In 1996, he retired as President and CEO of M Financial Group. Elli was also founder of Management Compensation Group, Northwest and its predecessor, Resource Management Consultants. He served as President and CEO from 1963 through 1985.

Elli serves on the boards of American Industries, Self Enhancement. Inc. (SEI), Become X and House of Umoja. He is a member of the World Presidents' Organization and past Chairman of Oregon's Young Presidents Organization. Elli resides in Portland.