Managing Partners

Phillipe Tatem, currently serves as Senior Partner of GrassRoots Investment, LLC. Since founding the organization in 1997, Phillipe has held the Financial and Senior Partner positions for consecutive terms. Phillipe is an alumnus of Florida A&M University where he attained his MBA from the School of Business and Industry. Currently, Phillipe works for PepsiCo Foodservice as a Senior Group Finance Manager supporting the U.S. Beyond Restaurant segment and has P&L responsibility for over $1 billion of PepsiCo sales. Phillipe has been with the company for over 10 years and has a passion for collective economics and pooling resources together for the greater good of individuals and the community. A Chicago native, Phillipe and his family reside in Frisco , Texas .

Rosalyn Reese, currently serves as Junior Partner of GrassRoots Investment Group, LLC and Executive Sponsor of the Communications Team. Rosalyn joined GrassRoots Investment Group, LLC in 2002 and was an active member on the Market Investments and Ventures Teams. An alumnus of Tuskegee University, Rosalyn received her Bachelor's Degree in Biology. While living abroad in South Korea, she completed a Master's of Management and Human Resources Degree at the University of Phoenix . Having spent over eight years in the military, Rosalyn has served in an array of leadership positions to include Platoon Leader and Company Commander positions. She currently serves as the Comptroller for the 513th Military Intelligence Brigade. Rosalyn owns an investment education company and conducts financial coaching workshops for public schools and private organizations.

Jennesia M. Primas, currently serves as Parliamentarian of GrassRoots Investment Group, LLC, Team Lead of the Internal Legal Counsel, and Executive Sponsor of the Communications Team. A member of GrassRoots Investment Group, LLC since 2003, Jennesia was elected Recording Partner in 2004 and served on both the Communications and Real Estate Teams. After receiving her Bachelor Degree in Finance and Juris Doctor from the Florida State University , Jennesia relocated to Atlanta , Georgia . Currently, she is an Associate in the Commercial Litigation practice at Adorno & Yoss, LLC and an active member of the Georgia Bar.

Ryan Williams, currently serves as President of GRIG Financial Services, LLC a subsidiary of GrassRoots Investment Group, LLC. The role of GRIG Financial Services is to create superior quality products and services that assist consumers in reaching their goals. Since 1997, Ryan has been a member of GrassRoots Investment Group, LLC and held positions of increasing responsibility from Real Estate Team Lead to Junior Partner and Senior Partner. He received his MBA with a concentration in Finance from Florida A&M University 's School of Business and Industry and is employed by Coca-Cola as the East Region Operations Analyst.

H. Smith, currently serves as Financial Partner for GrassRoots Investment Group, LLC. He has been a member of GrassRoots Investment Group, LLC since inception and has served in various leadership positions. Harvey received his MBA from Florida A&M University 's School of Business and Industry.

Wendell Holden, currently serves as Recording Partner of GrassRoots Investment Group, LLC. Prior to officially becoming a member in January 1998, he was an active participant in the organization. Wendell has made significant contributions to the functionality of the group and played a vital role in shaping the group’s dynamics. Wendell is a native of Tallahassee, Florida and graduate of Florida A&M University's School of Business and Industry. Currently, he is a Market Development Manager for PepsiCo Foodservice and Vending. "Since realizing that my dollar alone cannot grow faster than a group of dollars combined, I am committed to investing with others." Being in Grassroots Investment Group, LLC has given Wendell the opportunity to invest with others and understand the power of collective economics.