J. Larry Morris
Board Member/Adviser/Coach
The Chess Academy brings a wealth of expertise in leadership. Possessing over 30 years of sales and marketing experience, Mr. Morris, Larry to friends, is the lead finance director at the top producing auto dealership in Houston and an excellent chess player with a passion for education and an entrepreneurial spirit for business.
Master Rene' Phillips
Board Member/Adviser/Coach
Coach and Chess Master Rene’ Phillips – OTB rating 2320, is the Founder and Director of The Chess Gym www.thechessgym.com and the first to receive the title of “Lifetime Certified Professional Chess Coach” from the United States Chess Federation. Rene’ is Louisiana’s first Tri-title holder in the same calendar year with 3 titles and a perfect undefeated record and extreme asset to The Chess Academy. His chess video series is award winning!
Sherryl Johnson
Academic & Administrative Officer/CEO
Mrs. Sherryl brings a wealth of private practice as a business owner, philanthropist and member of Phila Works of Houston, Inc., a non-profit organization geared towards the development of young ladies, Johnson is a 25 year veteran of the Financial Industry currently a Sr. Asset Administrator, an active founding member of The Church Without Walls, The Brookhollow Baptist Church (TCWW) and an excellent Bakery Chef, a lead acquirement partner, she brings decades of leadership in academics. Her dedication to the development of people is unprecedented. She brings a plethora of expertise to The Chess Academy.