As the oldest son of an educator, Robert B. Tapley grew up with a front-row seat to witness how education, coupled with hard work, can significantly improve someone’s path in life. However, conversely, he also understood early on that a lack of access to education and socioeconomic pressures could negatively impact a person’s life trajectory.

Since obtaining his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Business Administration, Robert has devoted his time and resources to community development, community service, philanthropy, and mentoring. He is a Lifetime member of 100 Black Men of America, Inc and helped co-found the Dallas Chapter, which he currently leads as the Interim President and Board Chairman. Robert led the initiative to develop a flagship mentoring program (Saturday Leadership Program) for 100 Black Men of Greater Dallas and secured funding to ensure students could attend the 12-month program at no cost. Tapley has worked diligently to increase the Chapter’s membership and corporate partnerships, with over $1M raised to support Programs. Tapley also served as a past President, Vice Chair of Operations, Vice Chair of Development, and Membership Chair.

In addition, Robert serves 100 Black Men of America, Inc. nationally as the Strategic Plan Committee Chairman. Working with the global consulting firm Bain & Company, he led the organization’s 2020 5-year strategic plan development. In the past, Robert served as Member at Large, Interim Vice Chairman of Programs, Activations Committee Chair, Co-Technology Chair, and served on several committees.

Robert is the President of the Buckley Foundation. In this capacity, he developed lasting relationships and funding partnerships. Previously, he has served on the Board of Directors of the Dallas Black Dance Theatre, the board of the Dallas Zoological Society, and the American Red Cross Diversity Council.

Professionally, Robert’s diverse expertise includes operations management, business development, strategy development, business analysis, data administration, sales, leadership development, and project management. He has held numerous senior management roles at FedEx, Microsoft, and Capital One. As President of the Tapley Group, he owns and operates an insurance and financial services agency and a software consulting practice.

Robert has also obtained certifications in Project Management, Six Sigma- Green Belt, LEAN, and AGILE. He also has his Property Causality, Life and Health Insurance Licenses, and 6 & 63 securities licenses. A resident of Dallas, Robert can often be found golfing, reading, traveling, and spending time with his daughters, Talya, Breeanna, and Kamille.