G-Will Talk Ministries takes pride in knowing the board members were founded on the idea of helping those in need of restoration. Ever since our organization was established, we have endeavored to devote time and energy toward making a difference to deep core issues.

Our team is made up entirely of volunteers. We advocate for those who need our help. Even a little help goes a long way.

Rev. Gregory J. Williams, AA, CART, is the Board Executive Chairman, CEO, Founder and Executive Director of G-Will Talk Ministries. Gregory earned his Associate of Arts Degree in Theology from Immanuel Temple School of the Bible, The Satellite School of Cornerstone University in Lake Charles, Louisiana as he pursues his doctoral degree.  Gregory has been certified as an Accredited and Competent Certified Anger Resolution Therapist (CART) from The Center for Anger Resolution, Inc. Gregory served at Mount Ararat Baptist Church from May 1999 thru October 2001 in the Youth Ministry, Apartment Ministry and the Nursing Home Ministry. Gregory has been on the Crisis Intervention Hotline since January 2003, has been a volunteer at the Salvation Army since 2003 and served at the Barbara Jordan Hospital and Institution Recovery Center from 2003 until closure in 2014.  Gregory is currently a volunteer for the Youth Peer Support group at the Windsor Village United Methodist Church, a volunteer for the Adult Peer Support meetings at the Cheyenne Center and more. Gregory has worked for the city of Houston for over 16 years and currently works in the Department of Public Works and Engineering as a Senior Inspector. In 2022, Gregory received his Psychological First Aid Certification and became a Certified and Ordained Chaplain both with Crisis Chaplaincy of America.   

Gregory was faced with many challenges at a young age and after several suicide attempts between the age of 13 to 17 and incarcerations from 1993 to 1999 decided to surrender his will to God's will. Gregory has let his life experiences be the motivating factor to reaching others that are still hurting.  He accepted his calling into the ministry February 12, 2002 and is on his journey to break the chains that held him captive in his mind. He learned that his faith in God was the only way he could live a life of peace, joy and contentment. In watching Gregory, you will immediately learn that he has an intense passion to help young people find God, know God, remove the masks and find their purpose.

Currently, Greg attends Windsor Village United Methodist Church, E-Church Member of The Potters House, Sponsor and Mentor Young Men and he is an encouraging Motivational Speaker. Gregory is the proud father of two, Melanie and Gregory II, has one grandson Cameron and engaged to Scharlene. Greg@gwilltalk.org

Melvin Hughes is a volunteer and Board Vice Chair and Chaplain of G-Will Talk Ministries. Mr. Hughes is the President of HOPE Local 123 and a man who put the people first.  Twice elected to the position of President, Mr. Hughes is a founding member of HOPE. Under his leadership, HOPE Local 123 successfully negotiated two (2) labor agreements, four (4) across-the-board raises for civilian city workers, strengthened workplace protections, instituted union stewards and much more.  As the Acting Executive Director, he oversaw the affordable healthcare campaign that successfully reversed 12.4 million in benefit cuts. The campaign reduced health care premiums for all city of Houston health care plans by more than 40% reversed copay increases and reduced costs of prescription drugs. Significantly, this victory impacted all city of Houston employees including members of the Police and Firefighters Union and City Council Members. Mr. Hughes is the elected AFSCME International Vice President of the Southwestern Legislative District serving as a voice for locals within his jurisdiction.

A Houston native, Mr. Hughes has worked for the city of Houston for 22 years and currently works in the Department of Public Works and Engineering. Mr. Hughes has served as a Deacon at Mt. Aarat Baptist from May 2002 to the present and served as a Mentor at the Central Unit Prison from January 2004 to February 2006. Mr. Hughes is the proud father of four and husband of 35 years to the beautiful Lutricia Hughes. Melvin@gwilltalk.org

Scharlene Brooks is a volunteer, Board Chair, Programs Chair & Co-Founder of G-Will Talk Ministries.  A native of Dallas, Texas, Scharlene grew up in a Christian family, raised in the AME Church where her father was a deacon, in the Primitive Baptist Church where her mother was a deaconess, and worked in the Baptist church where she raised her son.  With her passion for helping others, teaching youth and building strong relationships, she has held roles such as Youth Director, Mission Vice President, Secretary, Choir Leader, Bible Study Leader and Trainer.  Scharlene graduated as Valedictorian from Lincoln High School, received her Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Human Resources from the University of North Texas and earned a Master degree in Human Resources from Amberton University.  Scharlene is a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. For the past 30 years, Scharlene has worked as a successful Human Resources professional currently serving in the role of Global Human Resources Director.  In her global role, she has traveled worldwide leading global teams, implementing programs, processes and training programs.  Scharlene is an Adjunct Professor at Lone Star College teaching Human Resources classes.

Scharlene relocated to Houston, Texas with her job in the oil and gas industry, where God continues using her for his glory.  Scharlene has mentored many young people and implemented a young intern and co-op program hiring young students and encouraging them to find their purpose. Scharlene has served as a board member for The Ford's Culinary Foundation and also for Life Happens.  She currently attends Windsor Village United Methodist Church, E-Member of The Potters House, has one son, DeMarquis, two grandsons, Dylan and Devyn and engaged to Gregory. Scharlene@gwilltalk.org

Lauren Williams is a volunteer and Board Secretary of G-Will Talk Ministries. Founder of Girls Rites of Passage.  Lauren was born in New Orleans, Louisiana.  She attended Alfred Lawless Senior High School and was an honor graduate in the class of 1986.  Lauren continued her education at Louisiana Tech University where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Management Information Systems and pledged Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Epsilon Lamda Chapter.

Lauren worked for Compaq/Hewlett Packard as a Claims Manager and later realized she had a passion for mentoring young ladies so she founded The Girls Rites of Passage at Our Mother of Mercy Church which evolved from a vision and dream given by God in 1998.  All of the girls that came through the program have been successful in college and many are college graduates. Lauren also serves as an active member of the Pastoral Council at Our Mother of Mercy Church. Lauren@gwilltalk.org

Michael Locke, Board Treasurer and Financial Advisor of G-Will Talk Ministries.  Michael a native of Kansas City, Missouri moved to Houston when he was 22 years old.  He began his career in financial services shortly after landing in the Bayou City. Mr. Locke has studied at the school of Certified Financial Planning and the American College completing course work that would make his practice more efficient and beneficial to his clients. In 1987 Locke published the Worker’s Financial Planning Packet to help his clients with financial planning 101. He also has two books of poetry, published in 2000 and 2004. Mr. Locke was given the Mutual of New York Climber Award in 1985 as well as awarded the Order of the Silver Eagle by Sunset Life Insurance Company. 

Mr. Locke is the founder and president of Locke Albert Financial Partners Corporation, located in the Westchase district of Houston.  Locke Albert prides itself on helping clients with basic financial planning, life and health insurance options, bookkeeping, tax preparation and small business benefits.  mlocke@lockealbert.com

Eric K. Dargan, Chief Operating Officer - Public Works and Engineering for the City of Houston, is the leader of the Right-of-Way Maintenance, Street and Drainage Division.  Eric is responsible for the safe operating condition of city streets and bridges, drainage ditches and storm sewers, and vehicle maintenance for the fourth largest city in the United States. 

Eric was born and raised in Blytheville, Arkansas.  He attended college at Prairie View A&M University (PVA&MU) where he received his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering in 1989.  After receiving his degree from PVA&MU, he continued his education at Michigan State University where he obtained a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering in 1991.

In the community, Eric is actively involved in Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., National Forum for Black Public Administrators, American Public Works Association, Toastmasters International and a member of Living Water United Methodist Church.

Eric is the proud father of Eric II and Traci Symone. Eric@gwilltalk.org

Matt 23:11 "he that is greatest among you shall be your servant".