Alphonzo C. Davis Jr. is a visionary leader, cooperative strategist, and advocate for economic justice, serving as the Founder and Vision Director of Crown Capital Financial Co-op. With deep roots in Columbia, South Carolina, Alphonzo’s mission is bold: to transform underserved communities by building financial ecosystems rooted in empowerment, equity, and generational wealth.

After overcoming a life-altering work injury in 2024, Alphonzo redirected his purpose toward creating scalable impact. He brings over 25 years of experience in the construction and skilled trades sector, complemented by a deep understanding of business strategy, community engagement, and financial literacy. His leadership combines technical proficiency with social innovation — a rare blend that powers his work across youth development, reentry programs, women’s empowerment initiatives, and cooperative enterprise building.

As the founder of YEOC (Young Entrepreneurs of Columbia), he has launched a dynamic platform that integrates trauma-informed mentorship, financial education, and entrepreneurial training — reaching justice-involved individuals, single-parent households, and aspiring small business owners.

Through Crown Capital and strategic partnerships with organizations like NASE, Rocket Lawyer, CDF, and the SBA, Alphonzo is creating a replicable model for community-owned prosperity. He believes the future of economic growth lies not in charity, but in cooperative power, financial literacy, and self-determined leadership.