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DNA's newest candidates: Mr. Stephen Greenslade and Mr. Youri Kemp
By DNA Party
Apr 11, 2016 - 11:56:04 PM

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Stephen Greenslade - Golden-Isles

Nassau, Bahamas - DNA presented their newest candidates: Mr. Stephen Greenslade and Mr. Youri Kemp

Biography of Stephen Greenslade

(April 11th Stephen George Greenslade came from humble beginnings, he was born on July 17th 1968 to the late George Alexander Greenslade and Madrina Lewis and received his early education at the Mable Walker Primary School in New Providence; the S. C. McPherson Jr school and later at the A.F. Adderley Senior High School. As a senior student however, he chose to leave school and join the workforce in an effort to support himself and his family which he was able to do quite successfully. Then, after years of gainful employment, Greenslade began his pursuit of a tertiary education through a series of adult learning programs.

In 1988, Greenslade joined the Royal Bahamas Police Force. During that time, he served for 6 years in various divisions. Once released from the force with a satisfactory discharge, he began his journey as a businessman in 1994.

He began work with the Nassau Marriott Resorts, Wyndham Nassau Resorts and Crystal Palace where he eventually rose to the position of Director of Security. As a Certified Protection Officer (International Foundation of Protection Officers), having trained in paralegal studies with The Bahamas Institute of Business and Commerce, Certified Fraud Specialist, and extensive training in all aspects of Safety, Security and Loss Prevention. Mr. Greenslade is the proud founder and owner of ICS of The Bahamas Co. Ltd. (Group of Companies) and has developed his business acumen throughout the years which led to the establishment of a strong Bahamian business enterprise consisting of a group of five (5) companies operating between The Bahamas and the United States of America.

Throughout his tenure, Mr. Greenslade learned and mastered the essential qualities of discipline that have played an integral part of his success today. His story is one that inspires, motivates and educates a generation of Bahamians and has certainly raised the ceiling on our possibilities.

He has shown himself a visionary, patriot, forward thinker and a philanthropist who has demonstrated his extraordinary leadership abilities in a number of areas both locally and internationally. He has strategically based the critical business culture of ICS on a combination of best business practices that has led to his outstanding success, thus allowing him to rise to the forefront of the Security Service and Safety Industry in The Bahamas.

Greenslade believes strongly in educating and training his people, and has frequently travelled internationally to places such as China, Singapore and the Americas in his quest for excellence, while embracing the business culture of those countries and has shared his sharp business insight with persons from all walks of life through public forums, seminars, talk shows, and speaking at various schools and is an outstanding mentor to a cadre of young Bahamians.

Mr. Greenslade is passionate about his country and has embarked on a journey to make a lasting and indelible impact on the socio-economic fabric with his innovative ideas that have catapulted him to the top of his industry both locally and regionally. He brings a fresh perspective to governance and local politics; and is committed to restoring the country to its former glory days.

He is a past member of The Rotary Club of West Nassau and a recent recipient of The Paul Harris Fellowship award which is the highest distinction a Rotarian could achieve. He is a member of the American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS) where he currently serves as the Secretary/Treasurer of The Bahamas Chapter. In 2011, he was the finalist in the Business Person of the Year award by the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation and in 2015 he was nominated for the Entrepreneur of the Year for the Bahamian Icon Awards. As a philanthropist, he continues to donate to a number of local charities and organizations including but not limited to: The Salvation Army, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Shaback Ministries, Sister Sister Breast Cancer Group, Grand Bahama Youth Choir, Living Waters Kingdom Ministries and the Bahamas Hurricane Relief Fund. Mr, Greenslade is a believer by faith and a God fearing family man who is a member of Living Water Kingdom Ministries. He is married to Mrs. Natalka Greenslade, and is the proud father of five (5) children; Steve Jr., Dashanique, Brittany, Brenay and Brianna. As an independent thinker, he marches to the beat of his own drum and is fiercely loyal and would serve with distinction, compassion and integrity.

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Youri Kemp - Garden-Hills

Biography of Youri Kemp

A native son of Nassau, New Providence, Youri Kemp was born to Gary and Florence Kemp on May 13th, 1979.

He received his early education at the Temple Christian primary school, later transferring to St. John’s College where he completed his primary and secondary education graduating in 1996.

Upon graduating high school, Kemp immediately joined the workforce, working in the private sector while completing his Associates Degree in Psychology and Sociology from The Bahamas Baptist Community College. In 2003, he began pursuit of his Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology which he obtained from St. Thomas University in 2005, all while simultaneously working as a Student Researcher.

Following a brief stint in the Hotel Industry, Kemp began full time employment with the Bahamas Government as a Welfare Officer attached to the Social Services Urban Renewal Department. A year later, Kemp resumed his tertiary studies this time at The London School of Economics and Political Science where he completed his Masters in Government and Economics in 2006, during which time he also took up employment with Penrose Financial and IQ Research.

Having completed his Master’s degree, Kemp returned home in, 2008 and began work with the Inter-American Development Bank before resuming work in the private sector. During that time, he also completed various financial certifications including Certification in Financial Management at Cornell University. Shortly thereafter, he formed and operated his own Management Consulting Firm: Kemp Global, from 2010 to 2015.

Over the course of the last 8 years Kemp has worked as a consultant for the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Financial Services, the Inter-American Development, the Caribbean Development Bank, the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and a plethora of other public and private sector agencies, national and international, particularly with regard to finance and the macro-economy.

An avid reader and writer himself, Kemp has a strong appreciation for the literary and visual arts and music. He also is fond of animals and during other downtime moments enjoys internet research as well as the complexities of computer programming.



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