Gary D Black

About Gary D Black

Executive Sales | Business Development | Philanthropic Leadership | GTL InnovationWith over 30 years of experience spanning executive sales, strategic business development, nonprofit leadership, and global GTL (gas-to-liquid) initiatives, I’ve had the privilege of working across sectors and continents—including impactful work in the USA, Russia, Spain, and various regions of Africa.My professional journey includes leadership roles such as Co-Founder, Executive Vice President, EVP of Sales, and Regional Sales Director within the telecommunications industry. From 1994 to I served as CEO/President of an international nonprofit focused on sustainable development and leadership training across three continents.In addition, I co-founded a groundbreaking global leadership initiative that has trained and commissioned hundreds of young leaders, creating a legacy of global influence and community transformation. I’ve also worked in commercial oil and gas trading, broadening my understanding of global markets and energy needs.A pivotal moment in my life came on April 17, 2013, when we lost our 19-year-old son, Michael Ryan Black. In his honor, we established the Team Black 417 Michael Ryan Black Foundation to support causes that mattered deeply to him.Throughout my career, I’ve successfully raised millions of dollars for both for-profit and nonprofit ventures—including funding for orphanages in Russia—and continue to passionately pursue projects that create real-world impact.Let’s connect if you\'re interested in sales leadership, philanthropic innovation, or high-impact partnerships.(71••••••06 (Cell/WhatsApp)Specialties: Motivational Speaker, Sales Trainer, Start-ups, International Sales, Non-Profit expert, GTL Energy

Experience

1. Founder

   Teamblack 417 Michael Ryan Black Foundation

   Apr 2013 — Present

   About Michael Ryan Black Foundation/Team BlackMichael Ryan Black was taking violently from us on April 17th, 2013, at age 19. He was one of the most amazing young men that you could ever encounter. He was a model son; respectful, honorable and always worked hard at whatever he had in front of him. All-American Football player, USA Rugby player – above average grades and a leader of leaders!Michael also had his struggles. Mental illness ran in his family. He fought with over achievement and never feeling it/he was good enough. In the spring and summer of 2012 Michael started using drugs. His almost perfect life was coming apart very quickly. By the time that fall came around, he had a felony on his record and had lost most of his friends. The road back was a very difficult one that he never got to overcome. In January 2013, Michael was back in school with his Rugby scholarship reinstated – but, although he was off recreational drugs and his faith was reestablished, he was having a very, very hard time engaging. Mentally it was more of a struggle then any of us could know. His death is still a bit of a mystery.His foundation is dedicated to a generation of young people that may struggle with depression, addiction, apathy, mental-illness; Michael’s heart would be to have a “Holistic” approach in reaching every person with physical, emotional and spiritual healing. We will have writings, events, and people that are here to serve a generation that deserves to be served, just like Michael would want!

Education

• University of Colorado Colorado Springs

  Business, Business/Physc

  1986 — 1990

• Lewis Palmer High School

  HS Diploma

  1980 — 1984

• Dale Carnegie

  Sales/Managment

  1989 — 1989

• Certificate of Christian EducationInstitute of Theology

  Theology Degree

  1996

Skills

• Executive Management
• Solution Selling
• Business Planning
• Crm
• Employee Training
• Leadership
• Program Management
• Profit
• Public Speaking
• B2b
• Training & Development
• Strategy
• Strategic Partnerships
• Nonprofits
• Sales Process
• Team Leadership
• Sales
• Networking
• Telecommunications
• Account Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Strategy Development
• Management
• Team Building
• Sales Management
• Recruiting
• Leadership Development
• Coaching
• Contract Negotiation
• Selling
• Start-Ups
• Non-Profits
• Project Management
• Business Development
• Negotiation
• Saas
• International Business
• Online Marketing
• Marketing
• Strategic Planning