A Letter of Welcome from our Principal Consultant
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When I was a student Pilot, my instructor would always say, “Be prepared for change, change in the weather, change in where you are going, and even change in where you are going to land. Well, change seems to be the very nature of business these days. Changes in processes, people, management, and technology, come flying directly at every organization at such lightning speeds.
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At WheelsUP, we understand adapting to changing markets and evolving client needs. We founded this enterprise as one that provides unexpected added value to our clients. We will continue this practice throughout our operations. We are a company that cares deeply about our connection to the world around us. And we are a company that strives to stay one step ahead: of business trends, market conditions, and competition. Staying one step ahead is good for our clients, our consultants, and our community.
We look forward to what that brings in the months and years to come, and we hope you’ll be a part of it.
Napoleon A. Bell
Napoleon A. Bell II
Owner & Principal Consultant
Email:
Phone:
(614) 475-2938
Experience
Education
Napoleon A. Bell II attended the Ohio State University and received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Capital University.
He is also a:
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Certified Defensive Tactics Instructor
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Certified Field Training Officer
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Certified Crime Prevention Specialist
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Certified Diversity Professional through Diversity First Inc.
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Certified Instructor through the Ohio Police Officers Training Academy
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Police and Community Relations
He began his professional career as a Police Officer for the City of Columbus Department of Public Safety. He dedicated over 23 years to the City of Columbus, serving in roles such as Patrol Officer, Community Liaison Officer, and Executive Director for the City of Columbus Community Relations Commission. During his tenure with the City of Columbus, he received the Silver Cross Medal for Heroism and established the Mid-East Area Collaborative which recently became the Mid-East Area Commission. He is a founding member of the Annual Neighborhood Best Practices Conference bringing communities together to network and impact change in their neighborhoods.
As Executive Director, Napoleon oversaw enforcement of the Columbus Civil Rights Code in:
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Housing
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Employment and public accommodations
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The New Americans Initiative
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Diversity and Cultural Competency training
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Community Police Relations
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Community outreach and engagement.
His early accomplishment as Director was to successfully have added Gender Identity and Expression as a protected class to the Civil Rights Code.
Outreach and Engagement | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Mr. Bell later joined the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office leading Community Outreach and Engagement and was soon promoted to Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
While working with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office as Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, he was tasked to facilitate a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all employees and volunteers felt valued and respected.
Community Engagement and Involvement
Napoleon currently serves on the:
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Franklin County Youth Advisory Council
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Big Brothers Big Sisters African American Advisory Council
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Ohio Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Holiday Commission
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Current President of Central Ohio Crime Stoppers and Sgt. at Arms of the Columbus Branch NOBLE.
He has also served as Past Chair and board member of ETSS
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OSU’s Diversity Outreach and Engagement Advisory Council
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OSU Youth Violence Prevention Advisory Board
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United Way Training Advisory Committee
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United Nations Association Board
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and was featured in Who’s Who in Black Columbus.
Historical Civil Rights Heritage Tours
In 2016 Napoleon co-founded “The Civil Rights Heritage Tours”. The bus tours are designed to give riders of all ages an experiential look into history, visiting historic civil rights locations and museums throughout North America.
