8(a) and HUBZone Certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration
President & CEO
Korey Adams
Korey Adams is the President & CEO of Distinction, LLC, a Mississippi-based management and consulting small business, established as a start-up in 2017. Korey brings over 25 years of professional experience to leadership and management, workforce training, youth development, and economic/community development.
In 1999, Korey began working for the U.S. Department of Labor’s Job Corps program and has filled various corporate and center leadership roles, to include Center Director and General Manager, for both a large business and Alaskan Native Corporations (ANCs). He has successfully led challenging organizations by systematically implementing change and transformation that result in the achievement of performance outcomes. Job Corps offers career, academic, and employment training for America's youth.
Korey’s interests include the transformation of under-resourced communities and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the federal contracting space. As a small business start-up, Korey has led Distinction to prime and sub-contract awards in federal procurements. As a result of his business pursuits, Distinction was certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration as an 8(a) and HUBZone small business in 2023 and 2020, respectively. As a life-long learning and community development advocate, Korey completed Urban Land Institute’s Real Estate Development - Memphis 2024 Cohort which focuses on transforming urban communities.
Educationally, Korey holds a master’s degree in public administration from Syracuse University and a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Jackson State University. Korey proudly serves in the faith-based community, and he is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., where he seeks to engage and serve disadvantaged individuals and communities.
Korey B. Adams
Vice President - Operations & Innovations
Redford Salmon
Redford Salmon has more than 25 years of experience in the Education and Training industry, most notably as a corporate leader for the Department of Labor's Job Corps program. Redford's passion for educating and empowering youth led him to be the senior staff at four of the country's most challenging Job Corps centers in the country.
Redford's knowledge and management abilities have transformed Job Corps centers into ideal learning environments that reach performance outcomes. He has led large teams of staff and managed federal contracts valued over $100 million. Throughout his career, Redford has established innovative teams and solutions resulting in client benefit. His leadership has resulted in statistical performance improvements, safe environments, and effective resource utilization.
Redford served valiantly for 6 years as a member of the Army Reserves, reaching the rank of Specialist. He used his military experience and business acumen in the security, hospitality, and transportation industries, which require acute management skills and coordination of complex operations involving people, facilities, and supplies.
Redford hails the belief in life-long learning and he is currently pursuing graduate level education in Organizational Leadership from Olivet Nazarene University. He possesses a Bachelor of Science in Human Services from Fitchburg State University.
Redford is happily married to Karla and he is the father of two wonderful children, Jayda and Greyson.
Vice President - Compliance & Professional Development
Tiffany Campbell
Tiffany Campbell, Distinction's Vice President of Human Resources and Business Development, carries dual responsibilities. She is a 25-year business and training professional, having started her career as an educational instructor. She quickly demonstrated her ability to take on increased levels of responsibility, having served as a mid-level manager, department director, and organizational leader, all requiring vast technical, decision-making, proposal writing, and analytical skills.
Tiffany has held leadership roles in the Department of Labor's Job Corps program and the Michigan Department of Treasury. Throughout her state employment, she was the driving force for staff training and development, ensuring all staff and leadership personnel were fully equipped to exceed performance expectations.
In her Distinction leadership role, she is responsible for establishing the company's personnel policies and coordinating business and proposal development activities. Tiffany is a graduate of St. Xavier University with a Bachelor's in Math and she possesses a Masters of Education from American Intercontinental University.
Tiffany is happily married to her husband Edward and they are blessed to have a blended family of 11 children. In her leisure, Tiffany enjoys spending time with her family and working in her local church.
Executive Director - Programs & Student Management
Florence James
Florence James is a 43-year veteran of the Department of Labor's Job Corps program. Florence began her career in the early 1980's and she worked primarily for federal contractors throughout her career. She served a short stint as a Program Manager in the Philadelphia Region of Job Corps.
Florence is best known as a corporate "guru" for her work in residential program management, student behavior management, and other student-focused activities. She has worked with at-risk youth from diverse backgrounds and creates engaging residential, recreation, and student leadership programs aimed to increase student participation and retention. She is a certified professional trainer and teaches organizational leaders the techniques and skills to professionally develop staff.
Throughout Florence's career she has been trusted to serve as Acting Center Director at 15 Job Corps centers across the country. She is the proud alumni of Bowie State University where she received the Bachelor's degree in Social Work and Psychology.
Florence is known for her lively personality and business savvy. In her spare time, she enjoys fine dining experiences, spending time with friends and family, and cheering for the NFL team in Washington, D.C.