About Us
E&BC is a community-rooted miniversity serving as an institutional anchor for leadership, workforce, and entrepreneurial development in the Pioneer Valley and beyond. We exist at the intersection of training and innovation, creating pathways that help individuals and ventures grow while strengthening the systems that drive regional progress.
Our Pillars
Our framework, Train, Build, Connect, defines how we work.
01
train
Entrepreneurial
We develop people as leaders of their own path.
02
build
Business
We strengthen the foundations that allow ventures to grow and endure.
03
connect
Collaborative
We bring communities and industry together to build shared progress.
Our Leadership
Our Leadership E&BC was founded and is guided by leaders with decades of combined experience across strategy, operations, business development, and community transformation. Their work ensures that E&BC is not only effective today but also built to endure as an institution that continues to serve and strengthen the region.
Dr. Kelvin Molina-Brantley, Ed.D., CEO and Co-Founder
Kelvin brings two decades of leadership experience across military, nonprofit, and entrepreneurial sectors, with a career rooted in strategy, organizational growth, and community transformation. He has led regional initiatives in leadership, workforce, and community development, efforts that now converge within E&BC to create a durable institutional model. As CEO, Kelvin focuses on strategy and institutional positioning, aligning the organization with community needs and the opportunities of the future economy. Known for his creative and systems-driven approach, he ensures E&BC stands as a resilient social enterprise prepared to grow, adapt, and lead.
Ron Molina-Brantley, Managing Partner | Co-Founder
Ron brings extensive experience in operations, business development, and entrepreneurial support, with a career dedicated to helping ventures grow and endure. He has guided entrepreneurs through startup development, capital access, and financial readiness, while building initiatives that connect businesses to the wider ecosystem. As Executive Director, Ron leads E&BC’s operations and partnerships, ensuring the organization delivers with consistency and measurable impact. Grounded in practicality and a deep knowledge of the business landscape, his leadership positions E&BC as a trusted partner for community and industry alike
The values we believe in
clarity
We believe progress begins with clear thinking. Whether designing systems or leading others, we help individuals cut through confusion and move forward with purpose and direction.
Curiosity
We approach challenges with a learning mindset. We ask questions, stay open to new ideas, and create space for people to explore without judgment.
Courage
Growth requires discomfort. We support individuals in stepping into leadership with confidence, even when the path ahead feels uncertain or new.
accountability
We do what we say we will do. We lead by example, hold ourselves and others to high standards, and believe accountability is an act of care, not control.
integrity
We lead with alignment and care. We honor the communities we come from by staying rooted in honesty, purpose, and respect in everything we do.
