Glenn Toby Media Kit

From a homeless childhood to corporate executive and mentor
to athletes and entertainment artists, Glenn Toby uses his life
experiences and challenges to inspire people to join his
ever-growing circle of champions.
Glenn Toby
Glenn Toby has represented countless superstar professional athletes
and world class entertainers. The list of parties Mr. Toby has
represented, advised or partnered with includes:
LL Cool J, Don King, Jason Weaver, Saigon, David Banner, Swizzbeats,
Lance Reddick,50 Cent, TV personality Marie "Free" Wright formerly of
BET's "106 & Park“ and Tru Life.
A national motivational speaker on philanthropy, business, sports and
entertainment, and diversity to a wide range of audiences including
Harvard University, Princeton University, and Duke University.
But, the description of Glenn Toby is not defined only by his
business success. He attributes much of his success to education,
particularly books that transformed his life from powerless to
powerful. To support his belief in education, he founded the Book
Bank Foundation to provide clothing distribution, medical
supervision, counseling, and books to people in need.
"Poverty is what created & shaped Glenn Toby" –Dr. Cornell West
Glenn Toby and Alonzo Shavers have established a reputation for representing top-tier
superstar athletes. The firm has also re-developed mid-level athletes into endorsement
laden star players.
New England Patriots 2 time Super Bowl Champion Asante Samuel and undisputed
Cruiser Weight Champion of the World O‘Neil " Supernova" Bell are just a few of
the many high profile athletes that have been represented by the firm.
As the artist management and marketing arm of Glenn Toby enterprises,
T.E.A.M. represents the marketing, management and business consulting
interests of countless athletes as well as actors and artists such as Hollywood staple
Jason Weaver, acclaimed stage and film thespian Lance Reddick, actor/rapper
Saigon, producer Swizz Beatz, TV personality Marie "Free" Wright formerly of
BET's "106 & Park“ and others.
Founded by Glenn Toby who grew up homeless himself, the Book Bank Foundation is
a literacy-based organization geared towards inner-city youth. With chapters in New
York, Atlanta, Charlotte and Los Angeles, The Book Bank Foundation places a year
around focus on the serious issue of homeless families, children and the destitute.
Since its inception the BBF has directly aided hundreds of thousands of people in
need through clothing distribution, medical supervision and counseling. In addition to
its daily activities, the BBF hosts annual free "superstores" for the homeless by
transforming shelters across the country. For the day, the local shelter is
transformed into a "store" stocked with brand-new clothing, shoes, medicine and
food, all of which attendees partake.
Glenn Toby
is the founder and CEO of Glenn Toby Enterprises (GTE). Glenn Toby
Enterprises is a leading International holding corporation that controls companies in the
world of real estate, asset management, and technology as well as a multi-tiered
entertainment and athlete management company.
Total Entertainment Artist Management, Total Entertainment Athlete Management and
Infinite Sports Concepts are companies under the GTE umbrella. These firms provide the
best in athlete representation and talent management.
With offices in New York, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Ohio, Louisiana, Florida and Las Vegas.
Mr.Toby has guided the careers of countless recording artists, super star athletes and
leaders in both the business and political world.
In addition to his sports and entertainment management endeavors, Mr.Toby is often
sought out by executives as well as artists for strategic personal business and financial
advisement.
A typical day for Glenn Toby consists of negotiating contracts, giving lectures, securing
multi million dollar endorsements and lucrative deals in the world of entertainment as well
as developing marketing campaigns and strategic planning for his A list roster of clients.
Known throughout the entertainment and sports communities for his stellar contract
negotiation and management savvy, Mr.Toby began his artist management career on the
management team of Grammy Award winning Actor/Rapper LL Cool J.
A burgeoning author, Mr.Toby has been acclaimed for contributing a chapter in the
celebrated 2003 book " Souls Of My Brothers"; Black Men Break Their Silence, Tell
Their Truths, and Heal Our Spirits" entitled " Prosperity Will Come ", a book edited by
Dawn Marie Daniels and Candace Sandy.
As a steadfast philanthropist, Mr.Toby is the founder of the Book Bank Foundation Inc,
a literacy organization. As a result of his philanthropic endeavors, Mr.Toby has received
many awards and proclamations such as Congressional Proclamation Of Honor by
Congressman Gregory W. Meeks 6th Congressional District of New York, The Harvard
Outstanding Man Of The Year "Vanguard Award ",The National Urban League Leadership
and Achievement Award and The Princeton University “Excellence Award."
United States Congressional Proclamation Award Of Honor
Congressman Gregory J. Meeks Of New York 6th District.
Harvard University: Man Of The Year (Vanguard Award)
Key to the City of Durham, North Carolina Mayor William V. Bell
Key to the City of Great Falls, Montana Mayor Dona Stebbins
The Philadelphia Liberty Bell Award
New York City Council Citation
New York State Assembly Citation Of Honor William F.Boyland Jr.
The National Urban League Lifetime Leadership & Achievement Award
The City Of Monroe Louisiana Mayor James E. Mayo Proclamation
The City Of Philadelphia City Council Citation
Invisible Warrior Award
The Bowery Mission Kids With A Promise Service To People In Need
Jerry Lewis Foundation Award Of Service
Harvard University Cambridge, Massachusetts
Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey
Duke University, Durham North Carolina
North Carolina Central University, Durham, North Carolina
University Of Rochester Rochester, New York
University Of California, Santa Barbra, California
Full Saill University Orlando , Florida
Southern University At Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Stonybrook University, Stony Brook, New York
Atlanta Public School Systems, Atlanta, Georgia
New York Public School System, New York, New York
Hostos Community College, Bronx, New York
Malstrom Air Force Base Great Falls, Montana
11th Annual Staten Island Conference 2009 Key Note Speaker
ISA 2009 Community Service Award, New York, N.Y
National Urban League Keynote Speaker
(Microsoft Youth IT Challenge NULITES Awards)
Kauffman Center Kansas, Mo
New Birth Church Atlanta, Georgia
H2O Hip Hop Odyssey International Film Festival New York, New York
Rap Sessions National Tour
Time Warner Employees Seminar, Time Warner Headquarters.
Kenny Graham's 30th Anniversary West 4th Street Basketball Tournament.
“Glenn Toby is an example of what hard work and
education will do for any New Yorker with passion and
a dream. He is spreading his message across our
great Nation about the power of literacy using this
book as an example.”
Honorable Michael R. Bloomberg
108th Mayor Of New York City
"Glenn Toby is an ideal example of what Americans can achieve when
you combine hard work and a democratic society that is free and fair."
Senator Barack Obama
"In any city you need great champions working with you willing to do
the tough work day in and day out... Glenn is an inspiration to all of us"
Commissioner Robert V Hess NYC Dept of Homeless Services
“Glenn Toby is committed to increasing literacy rates in urban
communities and is on the front line on advocacy for the homeless.
Glenn has made great strides toward using his personal story, sports
and entertainment as tools to inspire young people across this
nation.”
Gregory W. Meeks: Member of Congress Sixth Congressional District
Glenn Toby provides a tremendous role model for young black children
to aspire to, embodying many of the qualities the National Urban League
holds dear. His Book Bank Foundation helps many African Americans
trapped in a life of homelessness to empower themselves out of poverty
and into financial stability. We at the Urban League are especially proud
of our association with Mr.
Toby's Foundation."
“Glenn Toby is an executive that gives an opportunity to give back to
the community. I want to be around good people like Glenn to share
my blessings”.
Rapper/Actor 50 Cent
"Everywhere I go I'm now bringing up The Book Bank Foundation.
Anything Glenn Toby needs I'm there ! More people should be
doing foundations like this”.
SwizzBeatz –Record Producer
"Glenn Toby is a righteous man and I look forward to all of the work
we will be doing together"
Marc Morial -President of the National Urban League
(Former Mayor of New Orleans)
Jason Weaver -Actor
“Poverty is what created & shaped Glenn Toby”.
“Glenn Toby and T.E.A.M. understand artists and my marketability.
He's (Glenn Toby) powerful and can certainly make things happen.”
“From Crown Heights, to Queens, to Princeton and Beyond Glenn
Toby will continue on following the
footsteps of my work.”
Dr. Cornell West
Professor of Religion and African American Studies
Princeton University
Lance Reddick- Actor
“Mr. Glenn Toby epitomizes excellence in everything he does from
his personal life, successful businesses to his charitable work"
Ray Riccio- Sedgwick & Cedar Fashions C.E.O.
TELEVISION COVERAGE:
CNN
ESPN
MTV
MTV2
BET
ABC News
CBS News
NBC News
FOX News
FOX Sports
NY 1 Television
Current Television
RADIO COVERAGE:
Bloomberg Radio
National Public Radio
Power 105.1 FM New York
XM Radio
V103 FM Atlanta
WUSL FM Power 99 Philadelphia
WPHI FM The Beat
MOVIES AND DVD’s:
King Of Kings DVD Documentary
The Definitive Documentary On The Five Aspects Of Hip Hop Culture 5 Sides Of A Coin
Deceptz The Movie
BOOKS:
Souls Of My Brothers-Black Men Break Their
Silence, Tell Their Truths, And Heal Our Spirits
Written: Dawn Marie Daniels and Candace Sandy
A Plume Book
Freddy Fresh Presents The Rap Records
1st Edtion 2004 Nerby Publishing LLC Minnesota
Ego Trip's Book Of Rap Lists
Written By: Sacha Jenkins, Elliott Wilson,
Chairman Mao, Gabriel Alvarez & Brent Rollins
St Martins Griffin
Ballers Of The New School
Chapter 4 "Where The Brothers At ?
NEWSPAPER COVERAGE:
Associated Press
USA Today
New York Newsday
New York Post Page 6
New York Daily News
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Atlanta Voice
Minnesota Star Tribune
The Philadelphia Tribune
Philadelphia Daily News
MAGAZINE COVERAGE:
Jet Magazine
The Source Magazine
King Magazine
Sister 2 Sister Magazine
BRE Magazine
Rolling Out Magazine
Elemental Magazine
Philadelphia Weekly
Philadelphia New Observer
The Clarion-Ledger Jackson, Mississippi
The News-Star Monroe, Louisiana
The Patriot Ledger
Niagara Gazette Niagara, NY
The Queens Chronicle Newspaper
Aviation International News
Calgary Herald, Alberta, Canada
Hartford Courant, Connecticut
Great Falls Tribune, Great Falls, Montana
Blues & Soul Magazine
The Urban Network Magazine
Boxing Digest Magazine
The Ave Magazine
Mass Appeal Magazine
Today's Black Men's Magazine
For interviews or further information on Glenn Toby or
companies under Glenn Toby Enterprises, please
contact: Glenn Toby Enterprises Inc.
[email protected]
www.glenntoby.com
www.myspace.com/glenntoby
www.thebbf.org
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