Tauheed Burke

Your struggles of the past, prepared you for this moment!!!

Tauheed Burke was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. He graduated from Southwestern High School where he was a member of the varsity basketball team and selected as the “Most Valuable Player”. Immediately following High School, the young Mr. Burke began his military career by joining the United States Navy. He proved himself excellent by receiving the prestigious Navy Achievement Medal and the Navy Commendation Medal along with various other honors and accolades. Tauheed was elected to the All Navy basketball team. While still serving in the military, Tauheed joined Primerica Financial Services and began working as a part-time financial services representative. Mr. Burke received an honorable discharge from the US Navy and dedicated himself to a full-time career with Primerica.His strong determination and solid work ethic earned him a promotion to Regional Vice President (RVP).

Mr. Burke continued to excel and was honored with the “Outstanding Young Man of America Award” for professional leadership, superior ability and exceptional service. Mr. Burke quickly moved through the ranks of the leading financial services firm, building a total of five offices throughout the United States. He was twice featured in a nationally published newspaper. Mr. Burke was also elected to the African American Leadership Council (AALC) for Primerica and is a member of the Financial Independence Council of Primerica. He also received the Smith Barney Golden Circle Award for top investment professionals from the prestigious
wealth management firm, Smith Barney. In 2006 and 2007, Mr. Burke was featured in the most highly rated and publicized book ‘Who’s Who’ that features the most prominent people in the country. In 2012, Mr. Burke founded the Cherry Hill Hall of Fame which honors individuals from the community that exceeded expectations. His mission is to honor the pass and to Inspire the future throughout the community. Mr. Burke also sponsors an annual Father's Day Basketball Camp in Cherry Hill, Maryland with fellow community leader, Mr. Damon Cason. Mr. Burke has also founded Complete Enhancement, LLC Construction Company and quickly developed into a Multi- Million Dollar company, A+ rated. For ten consecutive years, Complete Enhancement also received The Sapphire 5 Star Award from Talk of the Town. In 2019, Complete Enhancement was also given an Executive Citation from Anne Arundel County the County’s highest recognition which marks a milestone accomplishment.

Mr. Tauheed was featured as a member of the Heritage Registry, and was Elected to Strathmore’s Philanthropist of the year in the DC Metropolitan Area. Mr. Burke’s latest achievement in 2020, he become an Author of The New Manual “Succeed Anyway” which will educate students, young inspiring entrepreneurs and many more globally . In August 2022, Mr. Burke has enjoyed an impressive, multi-faceted career. He has managed to never lose sight of the objective to develop and train individuals in the financial services industry with the goal to elevate them. His mission is to empower those under his leadership. With his portfolio of business and community outreach, Tauheed Burke has created a corporate culture of trust, respect and empowerment. In 2022, Mr. Burke has hereby been approved and inducted into the Marquis Who’s Who in America, inclusion is limited to individuals who possess professional integrity, demonstrate outstanding achievement in their respective fields and have made innumerable contributions to society as a whole.”

Anita Hawkins

Destined for greatness

Anita Hawkins is a mother of 2, model, 4 time author, global  philanthropist, certified nutrition specialist, franchise owner, mentor, Producer and entrepreneur extraordinaire with a fierce determination to succeed at whatever she sets out to accomplish.

Anita grew up in Gary, Indiana, where though being a teen mom, her entrepreneurial spirit took flight when she inherited her grandmother’s hair salon. Anita seized this amazing opportunity, immediately completed her cosmetology license and elevated the success of the salon by growing her clientele both in the shop and traveling to provide personal service to clients. This was the first of many successful business ventures for the young woman with big dreams.

In 2000, Anita married Major League Baseball pitcher, LaTroy Hawkins, shortly after relocating to Texas. The move to Texas proved prosperous in business as well, as Anita founded Trokar Industries, LLC in 2011. Through Trokar Industries, LLC, Anita acquired numerous land developments around the state and celebrated a tremendous victory when she sold a parcel of land to D.R. Horton for $1.53 million dollars.

  After being diagnosed with a rare blood disorder, Anita decided it was time to make some lifestyle changes of her own. Her love of healthy eating and exercise led to her next big business venture, Fresh Healthy Café, receiving its master franchise designation for the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. 

Her tenacity and business saviness has not gone without notice. Anita has been recognized by the National Association of Professional Women for Outstanding Excellence and Dedication to Her Profession and the Advancement of Women, and she was recognized as one of the National Association of Distinguished Professionals’ prestigious Women of Distinction. She was also identified by 10 Shades of Success as one of Dallas’ Most Successful Women and served as the keynote speaker for their awards banquet & voted Top Woman of Collin County. 

  Anita is as abundant in beauty as she is in business know-how. As a model and spokesperson, Anita has walked the runway for numerous high-profile fashion events & designers. 

With her tremendous success, Anita has not forgotten the age-old proverb, “to whom much is given, much is required.”  Generous does not begin to describe the dedication and hands-on involvement with which Anita supports her many charitable affiliations. She and her husband, LaTroy have collectively donated more than $1 million dollars to the charities they support. Most recently they donated a home to a national domestic violence organization, Women Called Moses, to serve as a safe home for women and children fleeing abuse. In 2014, Anita launched the Find One Reason to Smile campaign, where she raises money to support survivors of domestic abuse by recreating their smiles diminished by abusers. 

Anita also walks annually for St. Jude Children’s Hospital, is one of the organization’s top individual and team fundraiser and serves on the planning committee for the charity. She is also an ardent supporter of Minnie’s Food Pantry and has donated over $160,000 to the organization and its mission to feed the hungry. For her tireless efforts, Minnie’s presented Anita with the Community Service Award for her leadership and commitment to the organization. Annually, she and her husband sponsor the college education of a deserving student to the school of their choice through the Jackie Robinson Foundation. Anita also received the President’s Philanthropy Award from Women of Wealth Magazine.

  Anita Hawkins has been featured in many notable media outlets, local & national. 

Destined for greatness and not slowing down any time soon, Anita chronicles her rise from the depths of abuse, anger and despair to triumph, self-love and success in her debut novel, “The Storm After The Storm”.

Today, featured in her new journal Owning My S.H.Y.T Anita E. Hawkins is both self-assured and selfless. She has overcome the harshest of circumstances to become a successful businesswoman, lifestyle expert and fashionista, while giving back to those in need. Most importantly, she is a dedicated wife and mother to her family.