In today’s socio/economic environment, it is even more important for us to be positive role models for the kids of our communities.There is not a better time for us to demonstrate Leadership in all phases of our programs of Education, Mentoring, Economic Development, and Health and Wellness. The disparities between the kids in our communities and the general public continue to grow.To aid in addressing those disparities, we must engage all stakeholders to develop ways to identify, address, and create sustainable solutions in all of our communities.Internally, we must grow our organization, through active recruitment of dedicated volunteers, and reclaim members. If we can successfully accomplish this we will be able to create and take advantage of opportunities to aid the youth of our communities.Now is the time for all of us to be the role models to teach the youth the importance of education, and what an education can do for them. Why living a healthy life, can provide longevity in a number of ways. Our kids need to understand it can no longer just be about saving money, but wealth creation.

As President Obama stated, “now is not the time for panic, now is not the time for fear; now is the time for resolve and steady leadership”.We must meet this challenge….. And we will! 

Daniel, currently serves as Claims Section Manager with State Farm Insurance.  He has been with State Farm for 28 years, with 24 of those years with management or leadership responsibilities. He currently has responsibilities for the Northern most area of California’s Auto Claim Operation, which includes areas from, Fresno to the Oregon border. He has worked in 3 different Zones of the country for State Farm.Prior to State Farm, he was an educator at the University, High School and Elementary level. He is the owner of Running Tigers Wine, which produces a limited high end, small production Syrah varietal. His client base for the Syrah, are high end restaurants, high in wine shops, and direct retail clients. He has served on the National Executive Committee for 100 Black Men of America as well as the National board of Directors and the Board of Directors for the 100 Black Men of Sacramento. He also served National Co Chair for Public Policy and Chapter Services.  He has served on several other boards in Sonoma County, including, past Board Chair and President of the 100 Black Men of Sonoma County, Inc., the board and as Chair of the Sonoma County School-to-Career Partnership, the Board of Directors for Goodwill Industries of the Redwood Empire, and the Pre College Program at Sonoma State University. He attends Faith Fellowship Community Church and is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.   He enjoys golf, jazz, antique collecting, fine art, fine wine and fine dining.  He has his B.A. in Education from Birmingham Southern College and his Masters Degree in Education from Austin Peay State University.   He currently lives in Rocklin, with wife Twiana & daughter Alix.  His daughter Shannaiko lives in Houston.

Daniel Bryant
Sacramento Chapter of
The 100 Black Men President
2010 – 2012