Founding Board of Directors
"Each seat on our Founding Board represents not just a title, but a calling—carefully chosen to reflect the industries, responsibilities, and values that will define TLJ Holding’s, Inc. While only one seat is currently filled, these 15 founding positions are invitations—waiting for the right voices to help shape the future."
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Tony Allen Laycock Jr - Founder, Chair, CEO
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Tony Allen Laycock Jr. is the visionary Founder and current Chair and CEO of TLJ Holding, Inc. With a mission to build an ecosystem of purpose-driven companies, Tony leads with conviction, resilience, and a deep belief in second chances, legacy leadership, and community impact. As the founding board director, he is laying the foundation for long-term governance that aligns with the company's faith-based values and generational vision.
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Founding Director Vice Chair – Open
Position open for the right person.
This key leadership role will be filled in the future as TLJ Holding, Inc. continues to grow. The position of Founding Vice Chair is reserved for a trusted leader who shares our long-term vision and values. More details to come.
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Founding Board Secretary – Open
Position open for the right person
This role will support documentation, board governance, and official records for TLJ Holding, Inc. The Founding Board Secretary will be appointed in the future to help maintain integrity and transparency in all board operations.
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Founding Board Treasurer – Open
Position open for the right person
The role of Founding Board Treasurer will be appointed as TLJ Holding, Inc. continues to build its governing board. This individual will help oversee financial transparency, integrity, and stewardship across the TLJ ecosystem. The Treasurer will play a key role in setting long-term financial practices that align with our mission and strategic growth.
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Founding Director of Growth & Innovation - Open
This board seat is reserved for a strategic leader who will help guide TLJ Holding’s, Inc. through long-term growth, innovation, and visionary expansion. Position to be filled as part of our Founding Board formation.
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Founding Director of Talent Oversight - Open
This board seat is reserved for a values-driven leader with a passion for people and culture. The Founding Director of Talent Oversight will help shape TLJ Holding’s approach to leadership development, employee well-being, and second-chance hiring. This role ensures our workforce strategy reflects our mission: to build a company where purpose and people thrive together.
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Founding Governance & Ethics Director - Open
This board seat is reserved for a trusted advisor who will uphold the integrity of TLJ Holding’s, Inc. The Founding Governance & Ethics Director will help ensure that our bylaws, decisions, and leadership conduct remain aligned with our core values. This role safeguards transparency, accountability, and ethical consistency across our growing ecosystem.
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Founding Director of Community & Legacy Impact - Open
This board seat is reserved for a mission-driven leader who will ensure TLJ Holding’s, Inc. remains rooted in service, impact, and generational purpose. The Founding Director of Community & Legacy Impact will advise on partnerships, outreach, and philanthropic strategies that reflect our values and uplift the communities we serve — both now and for decades to come.
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Founding Director of Risk & Compliance - open
This board seat is reserved for a detail-oriented leader who will help protect TLJ Holding’s, Inc. from legal, operational, and reputational risk. The Founding Director of Risk & Compliance will guide internal policies, insurance strategies, and subsidiary-level accountability to ensure our ecosystem remains safe, lawful, and resilient as we grow.
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Founding Director of Transportation & Logistics - Open
This board seat is reserved for a seasoned industry leader with expertise in trucking, terminals, and freight systems. The Founding Director of Transportation & Logistics will help guide the growth and operational strategy of TLJ Legacy Transport Carrier, Inc., ensuring our fleet, safety standards, and driver culture align with national best practices and long-term performance goals. This role ensures TLJ’s vision remains grounded in operational excellence.
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Founding Director of Construction & Infrastructure - Open
This board seat is reserved for an experienced construction and development leader who will advise TLJ Holding’s, Inc. on all major infrastructure projects. The Founding Director of Construction & Infrastructure will help oversee strategies for building subdivisions, business parks, facilities, and real estate assets, ensuring projects are completed with excellence, safety, and long-term value in mind.
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Founding Director of Tactical & Protective Security - Open
This board seat is reserved for an experienced professional in military, law enforcement, or high-level private security. The Founding Director of Tactical & Protective Security will advise on the governance and strategy of TLJ Tactical Security, Inc., ensuring all executive protection, K9 operations, and community safety initiatives reflect excellence, legality, and integrity. This role safeguards our people, properties, and public presence as TLJ Holding’s expands across industries.
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Founding Director of Humanitarian Emergency Operations - Coming Later but Open
This board seat is reserved for a leader with deep expertise in disaster response, humanitarian coordination, or public safety. The Founding Director of Humanitarian Emergency Operations will help oversee the strategic alignment between TLJ Holding’s, Inc. and its lifetime nonprofit partner, TLJ Global Humanitarian Corps. This role ensures that all emergency response efforts — from fire and aviation rescue to animal and flood relief — reflect our values of speed, compassion, and faith-rooted service.
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Founding Director of Food & Hospitality Strategy
This founding board role will help shape the long-term culinary and hospitality vision of TLJ Holding’s, Inc., including strategic input across restaurant, food service, and hospitality ventures. The Director will bring expertise in customer experience, culinary innovation, food supply chain, and scalable hospitality operations, working closely with leadership across our brands such as Legacy Hearth Kitchen and TLJ Hospitality Group.
Once appointed, this leader will offer insights on menu development strategies, brand consistency, ethical sourcing, and franchise or expansion oversight. They will also advise on national food trends, industry standards, and public-facing engagement strategies to help TLJ Holding’s become a trusted name in family-forward dining and luxury hospitality.
Until officially filled, this board seat stands as a reflection of our commitment to excellence, innovation, and heart-driven hospitality across all food and lodging endeavors.
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Founding Director of Healthcare & Compliance
As the Founding Director of Healthcare & Compliance, this leader will ensure that all healthcare-related efforts across TLJ Holding’s, Inc. and its future healthcare companies align with federal, state, and industry standards. This role will help shape our strategic approach to health services, medical compliance, and ethical care delivery—especially in underserved communities where we hope to have the greatest impact. The Founding Director will play a key role in establishing foundational policies, reviewing health-related initiatives, and supporting the development of regulatory-compliant systems that earn public trust and set a new standard for community-focused healthcare.