Thomas W. Dortch, Jr.

Atlanta civic leader and businessman Thomas W. Dortch, Jr. died Wednesday at February 15 2023 age 72. Thomas W. Dortch Jr. is a founding member and the national chairman of 100 Black Men of America, which seeks to positively influence the lives of inner-city youth and improve at-risk communities. Dortch led an expansion of its mentoring program to more than 125,000 young people and grew the organization from 43 to 102 chapters. An entrepreneur, he holds other positions including chairman and CEO of Atlanta Transportation Systems and the consulting firm TWD, and chairman of Lancor Parking. Education: Fort Valley State University, Clark Atlanta University (MA)