Ken Calvin

Ken Calvin is Chief Executive Officer of UNIFY Sports, Music, & Film (Universal Network International Family of Youth LLC) (Bakersfield), Territory Sales Executive for PLUSH Vodka (NYC), & Contributing Writer for Suite Life SoCal Magazine (Los Angeles) where he has been assigned to cover the Los Angeles Rams since 2021 in addition to other Los Angeles entertainment entities of the Sports, Music, & Film world. In the Fall of 2024, he joined the Kern High School District as a member of the Bakersfield High School Staff. Ken assists the Community through his Natural Supports and Facilitates Various Fundraising Opportunities as well as appears as a Motivational Speaker to empower Youth in California. In 2018 he started the Kids in Cleats Campaign where he assisted thousands of youths with receiving new Athletic Shoes, Registration, and equipment Nationally. He is a former Foster Youth, Football Player (BHS 94, BC 94-96), (signed scholarship to SJSU 96′ & was a Redshirt) OBU 97-99 (Ouachita Baptist University, Arkansas), (AZ Cardinals Training Camp 99′), Former Coach (Bakersfield College 04-08), Sports Media Broadcast Journalist 2016- present for Bakersfield College, Kern News Talk 1180am, ESPN Bakersfield, & Kern High Network. He was Inducted into the Bakersfield College Athletics Hall of Fame in October, 2024 & is a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity inc.

Ken is also a Performing Artist (Ken Cryce) who’s latest release “Ken Cryce The Lost Angel” was featured on The Billboard Hot 80 in March of 2024. He’s toured the country as a Spoken word poet in addition to being an opening act for R&B groups (112, Chris Brown, Keyshia Cole, Mary J Blige). He also works seasonally as a Stage Manager and Sponsorship Coordinator for “The Next Episode Concert Series” that has featured Artist Marshia Ambrosius, KeKe Wyatt, Michele, Al B Sure, Next, & more. As an Actor he’s appeared in The Film “Super Hustle”. As a Writer he assisted with National projects via Mtv/Viacom when he was hired as a Promo Writer for the Movie “Role Models” in 2008 starring Paul Rudd and Sean William Scott. He’s also a contributor for The National Publishing Company Transformed Press ( www.transformedpress.com ) that features The Novel BLACK CYANIDE/white pill that Ken wrote the Foreword for as he will be the Soundtrack Director for the project when it is later converted to Film. Ken has used his story of turning pain into passion to inspire people of all ages over the years. From Grief & Loss, to Life Before & After Athletics, Healthy Relationships, & Spreading your Wings, Join Ken & UNIFY on their mission to help others keep their inner Light Shining! Ken is Married to Ashanti Calvin and has two Army Sons (Khamanni & Damaggio) & one daughter Kauri.

Lyle Martin

Chief of Police, Bakersfield Police Department

Lyle Martin attended local schools in Bakersfield, CA. Lyle possesses a Master’s degree of Business Administration and has completed his course work toward his Doctorate in Organizational Leadership. December of 2016, Lyle Martin was selected as the 20th Chief of Police for the Bakersfield Police Department. Chief Martin worked for the Bakersfield Police Department for 32 years. His experience includes serving as a street level narcotics officer, motorcycle officer, homicide detective, Special Enforcement Unit Sergeant and Lieutenant, SWAT operator and SWAT team leader. After retiring from the Bakersfield Police Department (2019) Chief Martin was selected as the Chief Investigator for the Kern County District Attorney’s Office.

Chief Martin is a recognized Subject Matter Expert in Law Enforcement Executive Management Development by California Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST). Chief Martin was a planning committee member and is a graduate of the first cohort of the California Police Chiefs Executive Leadership Institute at Drucker. He was appointed by the Board of State and Community Corrections to the JAG Grant Executive Steering Committee as a Subject Matter Expert for the 2018 funding cycle representing California municipal police departments. Chief Martin is dedicated to public safety and quality of life issues in our community.

Chief Martin is Adjunct Faculty for California State University Bakersfield, Bakersfield College, and was the Lead Faculty Area Chair for the University of Phoenix Central Valley Campus for over 10 years.

Chief Martin is a member of Bakersfield Downtown Rotary, International Association of Chiefs of Police, California Police Chiefs’ Association, California Police Officers Association, Board Member for Mendiburu Magic Foundation, and Kegley Institute of Ethics Community Associate (California State University Bakersfield), California State University Bakersfield Center for Social Justice founding board member, Adventist Health Governing Board member, and President of the Bakersfield Police Activities League (BPAL). Chief Martin also enjoys reading and working out.

Javon Dangerfield

Community consultant, entertainer and more!

Jovon Dangerfield wears more than a few hats. Community consultants, servants, administrators, and organizers are just a few. Working locally and nationally for eight years, Jovon has entered High Schools, Colleges, Churches, and Community Events. He has traveled the U.S. as an entertainer and public speaker, sharing his message with at-risk youth and incarcerated individuals. Having served on the front lines of the Opiate Epidemic as an addiction specialist, Jovon understands the issues and barriers facing his community and is a voice for resourcing the community along with championing solutions for homelessness. Jovon has led initiatives such as the Baker Street initiative, serving a food insecure population, and Kams Kloset, providing free clothes to teens in need for school.

His musical experience started working as a professional pianist, including producing music and performing locally and throughout the country as a Kingdom Activist. Jovon works with the Bakersfield Music Awards as a top-level organizer and board member, along with partnering with the local Guitar Center to provide piano lessons to youth interested in music.

Jovon frequents local news networks, participating in anti-racism campaigns and humanitarian effort projects and using music, his voice, and his platform to decry gang violence while looking for plausible solutions and alternatives.

Jovon hopes to use humor, consciousness, and clarity to continue the narrative of hope, inspiration, and self-reflection while hosting “The Danger Zone.”