STAFF
Cyrus Wilson
Executive Director
Cyrus has been a champion of social justice for over 20 years in Nashville. His passion has been advocating against the system to create unique avenues for educating our youth about systematic disparities. In a series of legal petitions, he has created supportive legislation in opposition to some of the legal systems' most biased and prejudicial practices. As an impacted victim of systematic injustice, he brings an open and honest view of the criminal legal system from the impacted perspective.
Before joining our team as Participant Coordinator, Cyrus was the first participant in NCBF's internship program with American Baptist College a Historically Black College or University. During his time as NCBF's intern, Cyrus bailed people out of jail and provided administrative support. Cyrus is currently on the President's List, and he will graduate from American Baptist College in 2023.
Cyrus is the visionary behind NCBF's Community Connect Program. The Community Connect Program provides cell phones to people we bail out so they can communicate with their family and friends while staying up-to-date on their court dates. Cyrus is dedicated to mitigating the harm of money bail by posting bail for community members so they can return to their lives. Additionally, Cyrus coordinates with NCBF participants and their families to help them navigate their cases and attend court.
In addition to his social justice work, Wilson is an entrepreneur. He founded or co-founded several businesses, including his clothing brand in 1987. He is an aspiring writer who has been credited with a live production play hosted at Nashville Auditorium. His hobbies include basketball, lifting weights, and anything to do with automotive buying, selling, and trading.
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Dominick Holland
Bail Coordinator
Reggie is a Nashville native who grew up on all sides of town in the most policed and incarcerated areas. Reggie knows well what divestment from community resources and overinvestment in policing and jails can do to a community. Reggie experienced a dysfunctional home environment and a school system that lacked the tools and skills to support him as a young person. After getting into trouble at 19, Reggie decided to devote his life to community service to prevent this from happening to other people.
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Reggie is working to be the change he wants to see in the world through his involvement in community efforts that focus on mentoring young people and providing opportunities for youth to access education. Reggie is also a business owner. Through his business, he builds relationships with community members. Reggie is also a student at American Baptist College, where he is on the Dean's list.
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As the NCBF Fellow, Reggie works part-time to post bail for community members the court would otherwise confine to pretrial detention. Reggie is committed to using his gifts and talents for the benefit of our communities. In Reggie's own words "I hope that money bail will be eradicated and that justice will be based on truth and not a lie. That our communities will be places of unity and not criminality. At the Nashville Community Bail Fund, we will make sure justice is a universal phenomenon. Let's allow freedom to be our mantra and our mission. God be with us!"
Cyrus Wilson
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Gail Petty
Gail Petty is a dedicated member of the Nashville Community Bail Fund with a remarkable background in business, technology, and community activism. As an executive and entrepreneur, she has spent 28 years providing comprehensive document storage, management, and delivery services, including pioneering the first RFID tracking of documents in the United States. Gail grew her previous company to 400 employees across 13 locations, serving over 4,000 customers nationwide, and successfully increased operating profits to 50%. Her earlier career includes managing a $40 million information systems budget at International Paper and pioneering Tennessee's first statewide T1 data line at AT&T. Passionate about social causes, she has been a vocal advocate for smoke-free public spaces and mentors women seeking to rise out of poverty through programs like Begin Anew. She is a proud mother, grandmother, and wife of 38 years, balancing her professional achievements with her family life. Gail’s diverse experience and commitment to community make her an invaluable supporter of our mission.
DR. ROSEVELT L. NOBLE
Rosevelt Noble has been a dedicated and influential board member of the Nashville
Community Bail Fund for the past seven years, actively creating and participating in
numerous events to promote the organization’s mission. Through his efforts, Vanderbilt University has remained closely involved with the Bail Fund, contributing to the development of a real-time dashboard that tracks and summarizes organizational and operational data. Roosevelt earned his Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in Sociology and Human and Organizational Development from Vanderbilt University, where he also completed his PhD in Sociology in 2003.
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His dissertation, titled “Race Matters: Black Rage in the American Prison System,” highlights his scholarly focus on the criminal justice system. He has published extensively on topics such as interracial dynamics of prison violence, racial disparities in sentencing, and racial bias in jury selection for capital cases. Additionally, Roosevelt has served as a quantitative research consultant for the Tennessee Department of Corrections, the Federal Prosecutor’s Office, and various law firms, leveraging his expertise to advance criminal justice reform efforts.
Pastor Dale A. Jones, Sr.
Pastor Dale A. Jones, Sr. is a visionary leader and dedicated member of the Nashville
Community Bail Fund. As President and CEO of The Kings Group, LLC, he inspires
individuals to build their own business and entrepreneurial ventures within a kingdom-based framework. With over 25 years of experience, Pastor Jones has developed impactful programs focusing on leadership, organizational growth, and entrepreneurial development. His remarkable transition from a senior executive at General Electric, where he managed billions in budgets and grew companies significantly, to founding thriving ministries and supporting global church planting initiatives showcases his unwavering commitment to purpose and community. He and his wife, Kimberlyn, transformed a modest beauty school into a multi-million-dollar enterprise, and they launched a scholarship program supporting foster care and incarcerated parents' children nationwide. Pastor Jones’s teachings emphasize personal growth, excellence, and faith, making him a powerful voice for transformational leadership. His life exemplifies a passion for purpose, impact, and empowering others to realize their true calling.
Gor Narang
Gor Narang is a dedicated board member and treasurer of the Nashville Community Bail Fund, bringing a wealth of expertise in finance, data analytics, and technology. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Quantitative Finance from James Madison University, he has designed and developed innovative software solutions to optimize business processes and financial analysis. Gor has extensive experience as a senior consultant and lead financial engineer, working with over 100 companies across various industries to streamline operations and improve data reporting. His background includes developing automated portfolio management processes and conducting in-depth asset and risk analysis during his tenure at the University of Virginia Investment Management Company. As a creator of advanced Excel-based tools, he helps clients gain valuable insights into financial and tax implications. Gor's strategic insights and technical skills support the nonprofit’s mission of social justice and community empowerment.
Jared Mollenkof
Jared Mollenkof is a passionate advocate for criminal justice reform and currently serves as President and Chair of the Nashville Community Bail Fund. With a diverse legal background, he holds a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center, where he received multiple awards for his scholarly work on homelessness and capital punishment. Jared also earned a Bachelor’s degree in History from Covenant College, where he was actively engaged in leadership and diversity initiatives. As an assistant professor at Mitchell Hamline School of Law, he trains future legal advocates and focuses on topics such as bail reform, abolition, and racial justice in the criminal legal system.
His research and writings explore decarceration, jury diversity, and systemic bias, and he frequently participates in public discussions and media on these issues. Jared’s extensive community engagement includes leadership roles in LGBTQ rights, political campaigns, and organizations fighting to dismantle mass incarceration. His lifelong commitment to social justice informs his work and leadership at the Bail Fund, striving to create equitable and transformative change in the justice system.