Excell La Fayette, Jr. is the author behind “I” Matter:11 Keys to Excellence–Inspirational Journal Guide to Excellence and Success. He has been referred to by colleagues and industry professionals as the “Billion Dollar Man,” and was a recipient of the Minority Business News (MBA) Magazine’s Billion Dollar Roundtable Award. Former Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Stock Contractor for nearly five years. As an Owner, he had a bull in the PBR Finals for three consecutive years and two years in the World Finals.

Excell is a specialist in corporate and community relationship building; business consulting; motivational speaking; avid photographer; leading others in their spiritual growth, a community leader, and a certified professional life coach. He is an impactful, insightful, corporate executive with 18+ years of progressive responsibility in Business Development, Supplier Relations, Supplier Diversity, and Procurement for a major Fortune 500 Company. Excell led procurement oversight with Walmart Stores, Inc. for over $3 Billion from diverse suppliers during tenure as Supplier Diversity Director in the early stages of their supplier diversity initiatives.

Excell is a native of Tulsa, Oklahoma and a graduate of Langston University in Langston, Oklahoma, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Broadcast Journalism. He is a graduate of Faith Bible Institute in Monroe, Louisiana, with a Bible College Diploma, and a Certified Professional Life Coach from the International Coach Federation (ICF).