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Portrait of Kent O'Jon

Kent O'Jon

Business Solutions
Maricopa, Arizona

I am the founder and Director of the Black Maricopa Chamber of Commerce. I am also a 33 year retired, decorated, US Military Veteran. I served in Iraq (2007-2009,) Afghanistan (2009-2010) as a Military Policeman. I also served in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba as a Detention Facility Supervisor (2015-2016.) During my 33 years, I served as a Marine, an Airman, and as a Soldier. In business, I founded O'Jon Property Management and Investments in 1990. I purchased my initial property in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1990. I proceeded throughout the years to purchase real estate (mostly townhomes and condominiums) in Houston,Texas, Nashville, Tennessee, Pontiac, Michigan, and Phoenix, Arizona. I presently have land holdings in Box Elder County, Utah, Presidio County, Texas, Pinal County, Arizona, and Cape Breton, Canada.

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Specialty Business Solutions
Industry Business Services
Organization Black Maricopa Chamber of Commerce
Location Maricopa, Arizona

About Kent O'Jon

I was born in New York City (East Harlem,) January 24, 1962. My mother and I relocated to do Pompano Beach, Florida in 1965.

My mother met my step-father and we moved to Fort Lauderdale in 1967.

I lived the majority of my childhood in Fort Lauderdale. My parents and I relocated to San Francisco, California in 1978. I graduated from Galileo High School in 1980. In August of 1980, I relocated to San Diego, California to attend San Diego State University. I attended SDSU until May 1984. I enlisted in the Marine Corps in September 1984. The remainder of my biography in located in my summary. I am presently married to Chrystal. I have a son (Ian.) Ian is also an entrepreneur. He resides in Houston,Texas. Chrystal and I oversee a non profit organization (Maricopa Veteran Care Center) here in Maricopa,Az. The MVCC provides paid therapy sessions for Veterans and First Responders suffering to from PTSD, Depression, marital and other issues which inhibit quality of life.

Career Accomplishments

  • I successfully retired from the United States Armed Forces after serving in 3 branches and two combat theaters (33 years.) I founded the Black Maricopa Chamber of Commerce in 2022.

Professional Career

2022 Present

Black Maricopa Chamber of Commerce

Director

Maricopa, Arizona, United States of America

2022 Present

Black Maricopa Chamber of Commerce

Director

Maricopa, Arizona, United States of America

1984 – 2017

United States Armed Forces

Master Sergeant

Maricopa, Arizona, United States of America

Education & Training

2012

Master of Business Administration in Project Management

Education Level: Master's

Institution: Grantham University

Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America

1994

Bachelor of Social Psychology

Education Level: Bachelor's

Institution: Park University

Parkville, Missouri, United States of America

1984

United States Marine

Education Level: Military

Institution: Marine Corps Recruit Depot

San Diego, California, United States of America

1980

English

Education Level: High School

Institution: Galileo High School

San Francisco, California, United States of America

Published Works

  • Kent O'Jon
    I wrote an article (Accumulation of Generational Wealth) for AMPS Magazine-Phoenix and Los Angeles (American Minority People Succeeding) in January 2022.

Professional Affiliations

  • Black Maricopa Chamber of Commerce
    Director
  • Maricopa Chamber of Commerce
    Member

Honors & Awards

  • Meritorious Service Medal
    Awarded medal for end of career service.
  • Bronze Star — 2009
    Awarded a Bronze Star for service in Iraq as Customs Program Manager. Trained and certified approximately 1211 Military and Civilian Contractor personnel.
  • Bronze Star — 2009
    Awarded a Bronze Star for service in Iraq as Customs Program Manager. Trained and certified approximately 1211 Military and Civilian Contractor personnel.

Community Service

  • Chief Executive Officer — 2017
    Provide funding to pay for psychological services for veterans.

Contact Kent O'Jon

Black Maricopa Chamber of Commerce

Maricopa, Arizona

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PROFILE SUMMARY

Professional Summary

I am the founder and Director of the Black Maricopa Chamber of Commerce. I am also a 33 year retired, decorated, US Military Veteran.
I served in Iraq (2007-2009,) Afghanistan (2009-2010) as a Military Policeman. I also served in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba as a Detention Facility Supervisor (2015-2016.) During my 33 years, I served as a Marine, an Airman, and as a Soldier. In business, I founded O'Jon Property Management and Investments in 1990. I purchased my initial property in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1990.
I proceeded throughout the years to purchase real estate (mostly townhomes and condominiums) in Houston,Texas, Nashville, Tennessee, Pontiac, Michigan, and Phoenix, Arizona. I presently have land holdings in Box Elder County, Utah, Presidio County, Texas, Pinal County, Arizona, and Cape Breton, Canada.

Office Hours

DayHoursAppointment
Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Yes
Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Yes
Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Yes
Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Yes
Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Yes
Saturday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Yes
Sunday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Yes

Only entered hours and appointment indications are listed.