MEET OUR WHO'S WHO IN BLACK DALLAS™ ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER

Columbus, Ohio- Who’s who Publishing Company, the nation’s largest annual directory publisher targeting the African-American market, proudly announces that Eric P. Ransom will join the company as the associate publisher for its Who’s Who in Black Dallas™ publication.

A Dallas native, Eric Ransom brings considerable experience in finance and real estate to his position as publisher, as well as numerous connections with many successful professionals in the Dallas African-American community.

Ransom is owner and president of Ransom Real
Estate Group, which buys and sells residential and commercial real estate throughout the greater Dallas area. The company specializes in buying and renovating distressed properties in the upper tier residential market for resale.

Active in various community projects, Ransom works with nonprofit agencies to help underprivileged families realize their dream of home ownership. He also serves as vice president of Dads Are Doing Something, a program that enables fathers to become more involved in their children’s day-to-day school activities and fosters their education. Other past community activities include, working with Dallas Habitat for Humanity, St. Philip’s Neighborhood Development, and The Enterprise Foundation of Dallas.

Who’s Who Publishing Company founder and CEO C. Sunny Martin stated, “We are elated about Eric joining our team of publishers. Equally as important is our venture into the Dallas market. I am excited to be able to document the rich contributions that African Americans have made to the northern Texas area.”

Who’s Who Publishing Company began in Atlanta, Georgia in 1989 and currently publishes similar annual directories in cities such as: Atlanta, GA; Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati, OH; Indianapolis, IN; and St. Louis, MO. In 2005 the company unveiled its inaugural edition of Black Mayors In America® and its second edition of Black Judges In America®. Releases scheduled for 2006 include cities such as Birmingham, AL, Chicago, IL, and Detroit, MI. Upon release, Who’s Who in Black Dallas™ will retail in area bookstores and newsstands.

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