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Coleman Ferguson

Background​

  • Close associate of Lael Alexander
  • Involved in business development and strategic planning
  • Often referred to as "Pop" or "Papa"
  • Based in Tulsa, OK area

Role & Expertise​

  • Business Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Project Management
  • Educational Program Development

Current Projects & Initiatives​

  • Working with Lael Alexander on various industrial projects
  • Involved in setting up training school in Tulsa:
    • Four instructors ready
    • Infrastructure in place
    • Waiting for funding/project justification
  • Working with Petra (headmaster) who runs schools in Kenya
  • Involved in manufacturing initiatives

Strategic Vision​

  • Advocates for proper valuation of services
  • Understands the need for training and workforce development
  • Sees manufacturing as key driver for educational needs
  • Recognizes the importance of proactive problem-solving

Key Insights​

  • On Lael's Generosity:

    "Mel is a very generous person and it spills over into the profit"

  • On Training Programs:

    "That's what he did in India, and that's what he did in China. So he built his own. And we just hadn't been able to do that in the United States yet."

  • On Talent Pipeline:

    "The limitation on Lael is just people... And I mean smart people."

Connections​

  • Lael Alexander: Close working relationship, appears to be a trusted advisor
  • Petra: Collaborating on educational initiatives
  • Gary Sheng: Connected through Lael Alexander

Recent Interactions​

  • 2025-06-03: Extended strategic discussion with Lael Alexander and Gary Sheng at Keystone Lake, discussing education reform, business strategy, and various industrial projects.

  • 2025-06-18: TRILLION-DOLLAR FUNDING REVELATION - Disclosed massive funding opportunity through George Washington Stutz Foundation, representing potentially the largest financing proposal in Lael's career. Revealed foundation background: "George Washington Stutz Foundation. He was the richest black man in the USA in Mississippi. He passed away in 1964. He set up the foundation. His grandson is now the administrator of the foundation." Outlined proposition structure: "$60 million for him just to... immediately... He'll be a trillionaire. It's just $60 million up front for him to do what he wants to do. And then a trillion dollars of funding to develop everything." Described evolution from previous smaller deals ($100M for Silo, $70M for Notamani) to expanded trillion-dollar scope based on intellectual property potential assessment.

  • 2025-06-19: JUNETEENTH STRATEGIC CONVERGENCE - Comprehensive demonstration of oil/gas industry expertise, military strategy, and racial reconciliation model during historic factory gathering on Juneteenth.

Iran Nuclear Facility Strategy: Unveiled innovative military approach using permanent containment rather than destruction: "My idea was, hey, they're not talking about a tomb, sealing. Because we're talking about, in Yucca Mountain in the USA, sealing nuclear waste in a mountain. So, they already got the mountain... You just seal it, involve the power plant, and you seal all the entrances." Emphasized humanitarian approach with scientist evacuation warning and environmental benefits avoiding nuclear material spread.

Multi-Billion Dollar Energy Portfolio: Detailed comprehensive refinery strategy including $34 billion approved refining portfolio, $3.5 billion Lake Eucha waste-to-hydrogen project, $10 billion Phoenix pipeline development, and $15 billion Tennessee oil reserve with carbon credits conversion. Explained frack oil market revolution: "Frack oil is a different oil... Conventional refineries can't take very much of it... So, conventional refineries don't want any of this stuff."

Racial Partnership Model: Shared origin story of 20-year partnership with Lael, including childhood cotton-picking experiences and $150,000 initial investment. Victory Boyd's emotional response: "That makes me emotional that you, as a white man, are passionate about St. Vincent... Because as an African-American, we only hear the stories of the white people that burned it down. But we don't hear a story like this."

Tulsa Development Vision: Outlined massive Black Wall Street rebuilding plans including 22-acre conference center project and 50-acre rail yard conversion for community development. Explained longevity philosophy: "I think if you're going to live a long life, you have to be inspired... And people need to understand that, too. So I'm saying, of the relationship, I got life."

Climate Change Analysis: Provided detailed critique of climate policies as government control mechanisms while outlining practical energy solutions for California refinery crisis and national energy independence strategy.

  • 2025-06-20: CHINA EDUCATION PROJECT STRATEGIC DISCUSSION - Participated in post-call discussion following Sherman Taylor's breakthrough report from China confirming government pre-approval and investor commitment. Provided strategic perspective on workforce development and global cooperation: "So what Lale has always created his own intellectual properties in people, too. And so it's how are you going to get those people to build the empire that needs to be built?" Emphasized global scope: "And that can be worldwide. Yeah, absolutely. It's yeah. Workforce development should be worldwide... If if you're going to still have a global economy. Yeah. The workforce should get that from that big of a help promote that." Articulated diplomatic vision: "It's a synergy for cooperation among nations. So I think it's great. This is how we're going to do all that here." Outlined funding-first strategy: "I think that's first order. I think that's one of the first things you do whenever you say, okay, we have the funding to do this. And now, because this is training the people to make everything happen." Emphasized human capital investment as foundation for broader initiatives and long-term sustainability approach.

  • 2025-06-27: PRESS RELEASE STRATEGY COORDINATION - Participated in strategic communications planning session with Gary Sheng, Lael Alexander, and Cierra Madison focused on developing press release strategy for technological and educational initiatives. Provided historical context with references to "early days" and delivery challenges. Contributed to discussion about coordinating America 2.0 messaging with Lael's foundational work and educational initiatives. Participated in planning alternative media strategies to bypass compromised traditional journalism and ensure proper attribution of foundational technological contributions. Session addressed systematic documentation needs and strategic controversy generation for educational engagement.

Contact Information​

  • Phone: 539-240-8291

Major Funding Initiatives​

George Washington Stutz Foundation Partnership​

  • Historical Significance: Working with foundation established by "the richest black man in the USA in Mississippi" who died in 1964
  • Foundation Structure: Grandson now serves as administrator with access to oil, gas, and diversified business wealth
  • Funding Scale: Proposed $60 million immediate funding plus trillion-dollar development fund
  • Capital Network: Foundation has coordinated extensive capital networks capable of institutional-level funding
  • Evolution: Grew from previous negotiations ($100M Silo, $70M Notamani deals) to expanded trillion-dollar scope
  • Due Diligence Process: Foundation conducted extensive intellectual property potential assessment leading to expanded offer

Oil & Gas Industry Background​

  • St. Croix Refinery Opportunity: Foundation interested in purchasing closed third-largest refinery in the world in St. Croix
  • Coleman's Expertise: 30+ years post-Texaco retirement developing energy projects
  • Historical Projects: $450 million waste-to-hydrogen and ammonia project in Coffeyville, Kansas
  • Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of refinery operations, environmental solutions, and energy infrastructure

Notes​

Coleman appears to be a key strategic advisor to Lael Alexander, with deep understanding of both the business and educational aspects of their initiatives. He provides valuable historical context and strategic insight, while also serving as a voice of reason regarding business practices and valuation. His involvement in the Tulsa training school initiative suggests he plays a crucial role in implementing Lael's vision for education and workforce development. The June 18, 2025 revelation of the George Washington Stutz Foundation opportunity positions Coleman as architect of potentially the largest funding proposition in Lael's career, demonstrating his ability to coordinate with institutional-level capital networks and navigate complex multi-billion dollar negotiations.

Transcripts​

transcript-iddateone-line-summary
2025-06-03-lael-alexander-boat-strategy-conversation2025-06-03Conversation at Lael Alexander's Boat - June 3, 2025
2025-06-03-gary-sheng-lael-alexander-josh-lange-coleman-ferguson-summary2025-06-03Summary of Conversation: Gary Sheng, Lael Alexander, Josh Lange, Coleman Ferguson (June 3, 2025)
2025-06-19-factory-convergence-tulsa2025-06-19Juneteenth historic convergence with strategic military analysis and oil industry strategy discussions
2025-06-20-alexander-sheng-china-education-acceleration2025-06-20China education project advancement with workforce development and funding strategy perspectives