LeRoy Walker, Jr. is a familiar face in the Jackson community and is well known for his volunteer and philanthropic efforts.He has been an active community and corporate servant and through the years has given generously of his time, talent, and resources. His business, LTM Enterprises, Inc., formerly owned and operated the McDonald’s Restaurant in Canton, MS, from which he retired in March, 2015.
Mr. Walker is a graduate of Tennessee State University with a degree in Zoology. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Illinois in Springfield, Illinois and has done additional study in Education Administration at Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville, Illinois. He previously taught Science and Mathematics in the East St. Louis, Illinois school system, and was also a founding member of the East St. Louis Community Federal Credit Union, where he served on its board of directors.
His involvement in professional and civic organizations is extensive. As founder of the 100 Black Men of Jackson, he created an opportunity to mentor students as well as share his entrepreneurial skills. He is a past Chairman of the Metro Chamber of Commerce, past Chairman of the Board of the United Way of the Metro Area and Immediate Past Chair of the Board of Trustees of Tougaloo College, where he served for 13 years. He is a member of the Board of Directors of Trustmark National Bank and a former board member of Junior Achievement of Mississippi where, in 1994, he was inducted into its prestigious Business Hall of Fame.
Other board affiliations include the Hinds County Economic Development District, College of Business at Jackson State University, St. Dominic Hospital, Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Advisory Board for Entergy Mississippi. Other affiliations include Life Memberships in the NAACP and Jackson Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated, and membership in Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated. He has served as a Vice President of the National Black McDonald’s Operators Association where he coordinates External Affairs, and is a board member of the Political Action Committee of McDonald’s Corporation. Most recently he was re-appointed to the U. S. Chamber of Commerce Board.
LeRoy is an active member of Farish Street Baptist Church, where he has chaired several committees and its Board of Trustees. He counts himself fortunate and blessed to be able to give back to his community. He adheres to the scripture of Luke 12:48 which reads “Much is required from those to whom much is given, for their responsibility is greater.” Through faith and determination, Mr. Walker continues to make a positive impact in the community.
LeRoy, and his wife Terryce, has one adult daughter and three grandchildren.
