Meet Our RaEDA Board Of Advisors

Our Board of Advisors ensures RaEDA reaches its ultimate capacity. They are the fiduciaries who steer the organization toward a sustainable future by adopting ethical and legal governance, and financial management policies. They also make sure RaEDA has adequate resources to advance its mission. The RaEDA Board of Advisors brings together esteemed representatives for business and community funders to maximize our capacity and serve our members.

Kiralfy Forte

Founder, Kiralfy Forte 

  • President/CEO - Technical Solutions and Maintenance, Inc. (VA & AL)
  • AAS, BS, MA, MED, PhD Candidate


Committed to economic advancement, self-empowerment, event-planning, and encouraging small business ownership for citizens in rural communities.

Kranulett Richardson

Board Member, Kranulett Richardson 

  • Executive Director - Technical Solutions and Maintenance, Inc. (AL)
  • BS, MA, MED


Committed to education, community empowerment, and enhancing the lives of citizens in rural communities.

Andrew Forte

Board Member, Andrew Forte 

  • Retired Audit Director, Retired Army
  • MBA, CPA (Retired), CGFM


Committed to financial investments, event funding, and resource allocations to citizens in rural communities.

Rev., Dr. Emmanuel Lamptey

Board Member,  Rev., Dr. Emmanuel Lamptey

  • PhD, BS Accounting


Committed to the financial planning, spiritual fulfillment, economic success and well-being of residents in rural communities.