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MU
RIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
May 19, 2026
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
In accordance with section 2 of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-
142; D.C. Official Code § 1- 523.01), and pursuant to section 4 of the Office on Ex- Offender Affairs
and Commission on Re-Entry and Ex-Offender Affairs Establishment Act of 2006, effective March 8,
2007 (D.C. Law 16-243; D.C. Official Code § 24-1303), I am pleased to nominate the following
individual:
Mr. Earnest Hanible
U Street, SE
Washington, DC 20020
(Ward 8)
for appointment as a public voting member of the Commission on Re -Entry and Returning Citizen
Affairs, filling a vacant seat formerly held by Natasha Dasher, for the remainder of an unexpired term
to end August 4, 2028.
Enclosed, you will find biographical information detailing the experience of the above-m entioned
nominee, together with a proposed resolution to assist the Council during the confirmation process.
I would appreciate the Council’s earliest consideration of this nomination for confirmation. Please
do not hesitate to contact me or Steven Walker, Director, Mayor’s Office of Talent and
Appointments, should the Council require additional information.
Sincerely,
Muriel B owser
Mayor
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at the request of the Mayor
A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
10 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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15 To confirm the appointment of Earnest Hanible to the Commission on Re-Entry and Returning
16 Citizen Affairs.
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18 RESOLVED , BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA , That this
19 resolution may be cited as the "Commission on Re-Entry and Returning Citizen Affairs Earnest
20 Hanible Confirmation Resolution of 2026".
21 Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
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23 Earnest Hanible
24 U Street, SE
25 Washington, DC 20020
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28 as a public voting member of the Commission on Re-Entry and Returning Citizen Affairs,
29 established by section 4 of the Office on Ex-Offender Affairs and Commission on Re-Entry and
30 Ex-Offender Establishment Act of 2006, effective March 8, 2007 (D.C . Law 16-243; D.C.
31 Official Code§ 24-1303), filling a vacant seat formerly held by Natasha Dasher, for the
32 remainder of an unexpired term to end August 4, 2028.
3 3 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
34 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Mayor.
35 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
Earnest Hanible
Professional Summary
Relationship-driven professional with over 15 years of experience in logistics, operations,
and team leadership, complemented by two years of hands-on community service. Proven
ability to build trust with clients and colleagues, lead effectively under pressure, and
support team development through mentorship and training. A continuous learner
committed to professional growth, with recent certifications in trauma-informed care and
crisis intervention. As the founder of a social enterprise, I successfully supported more
than 40 community members by connecting them to essential resources and cultivating
sustainable community partnerships. Seeking an entry-level social services role to apply
strong relationship-building, problem-solving, and client support skills to assist individuals
navigating complex life transitions.
Professional Experience
Class A Drive – Vargas & Sons
Chantilly, VA | February 2024 – April 2025
• Managed the challenge of strict DOT compliance by conducting thorough pre- and
post-trip inspections, ensuring vehicles were safe, reliable, and fully compliant.
• Delivered freight under tight schedules by optimizing routes, adhering to traffic laws,
and maintaining clear communication with dispatch, consistently achieving on-time
performance.
• Built strong customer relationships by handling deliveries professionally, resolving
issues quickly, and representing the company with reliability and respect.
Class A Driver – B & B Trucking
Fort Washington, MD | August 2017 – May 2023
• Ensured operational readiness by performing detailed inspections and preventive
maintenance, reducing downtime and extending vehicle life.
• Overcame logistical challenges by coordinating with dispatch and adjusting routes
to meet deadlines, maintaining a record of safe and efficient deliveries.
• Strengthened trust with clients and team members by consistently delivering loads
safely, accurately, and on schedule, reinforcing the company’s reputation for
reliability.
Dock Supervisor / Driver – Salvation Army
Bladensburg, MD | October 2007 – July 2013
• Directed a team of 15–20 dock workers in high-volume donation operations,
enforcing OSHA standards and company policies to maintain a safe, compliant
workplace.
• Improved efficiency by redesigning loading and unloading workflows, reducing
bottlenecks, and ensuring timely trailer dispatches.
• Mentored and trained new employees in dock operations, safety protocols, and
teamwork, building a culture of accountability and performance.
• Coordinated logistics across multiple retail sites, balancing schedules and
resources to meet organizational goals while minimizing delays.
Education
Georgetown University Pivot Program, McDonough School of Business
Certificate of Completion (Expected June 2026)
Custom education program in business and entrepreneurship. Coursework included
principles of entrepreneurship, business communications, teamwork and negotiation
skills, personal finance, and professional development.
Maryland High School Diploma (GED) – Rockville, MD 1994
Certifications & Accomplishments
• Founder/Owner, Lifestyle Evangelism LLC – Social entrepreneurship supporting
individuals with SUD (current)
• CSM High-Performance Skills Course, SeeMore Impact Labs - January 2026
• Psychological First Aid Certificate (Johns Hopkins) - January 2026
• Anxiety & Related Disorders Certificate (APA) - January 2026
• Disorders Related to Trauma Certificate (APA) - January 2026
• Negotiation Works, Certificate of Completion - December 2025
• Clinical Skills: Addiction Prevention and Treatment – Yale University (Coursera), Dec
2024
• First Aid & CPR Certificate / Opioid Overdose/Narcan Training Certificate – Dec 2024
• Genie Operator Training Course / Forklift Safety & Operations (OSHA) – May 2017
• Class-A CDL Certification- All-State Career Center - 2008
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xecutive Office of the Mayor – Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments
John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004
E
arnest Hanible
Mr. E
arnest Hanible is the Founder and CEO of Good Works Grooming
Co., a DC -based social enterprise that produces premium plant -based
beard care products to fund dignity- centered outreach for adults
navigating reentry, recovery, and housing instability. His work sits at a
deliberate intersection: the rigor of evidence -based clinical practice and
the credibility of lived experience — a combination he believes is
essential to transforming how systems engage returning citizens.
A Georgetown McDonough Pivot Fellow, Mr. Hanible holds clinical
certifications from Yale University in Addiction Prevention and
Treatment, Johns Hopkins University in Psychological First Aid, and the
American Psychological Association in psychology specializations. He
brings these frameworks not as a licensed clinician, but as a non- clinician equipped to execute
trauma-informed, motivationally grounded community engagement with precision and
accountability.
Mr. Hanible’s transformation journey began in May 2022 — initiated from inside, before his
release — and continued through and beyond December 4, 2023, the date he came home. That arc,
from a 30 -year cycle of substance use and systemic involvement to daily practice in r ecovery,
entrepreneurship, and public service, is not a footnote to his credentials. It is the credential.
Through Lifestyle Evangelism LLC — the social enterprise he founded upon reentry, now evolved
into Good Works Grooming Co. — he served over 40 individuals while completing DC’s We
Aspire Incubator Program, connecting neighbors in transition to housing, mental health services,
substance use treatment, and reentry pathways across the DMV.
Mr. Hanible approaches reintegration not as a social problem to be managed, but as a human
opportunity to be honored. His model — pairing premium products with relational engagement —
reflects a core conviction: that dignity is not a bonus offered after compliance, it is the entry point
to lasting change. He is committed to bringing that conviction to the Commission on Re-Entry and
Returning Citizen Affairs, serving as a credible bridge between policy, practice, and the people
most affected by both.
A Ward 8 resident, Mr. Hanible is pursuing a certificate from the McDonough School of Business
through the Georgetown University Pivot Program.
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
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The John A. Wilson Building • 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Suite 300 • Washington, D.C. 20004 • Office (202) 724-7681
To: Kimberly A. Bassett, Steve Walker
From: Betsy Cavendish
Date: May 8, 2026
Subject: Legal sufficiency review of a resolution appointing Ernest Hanible as a member
of the Commission on Re-Entry and Returning Citizen Affairs
This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above-referenced resolution and
found it to be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not
hesitate to call Michael Porcello, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Office of the Mayor, at
202-727-0872, or me at 202-724-7681.
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Elizabeth Cavendish