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Reggie Barnett Reggie L. Barnett

2007 Greater Flint Afro-American
Hall of Fame Inductee

Category: Multiple Sports


Parents: Oscar and Dora Barnett
Wife: Bernadell
Daughters: Melissa, Meredith

Reggie is a product of the Flint Community Schools. He grew up on Flint’s southside and attended Walker Elementary, Whittier, Jr. High and graduated from Flint Central with a 3.9 grade point average.

Reggie earned a scholarship to the University of Notre Dame earning a B.A. and M.A. in economics (magna cumlaude) and an academic All American. He later attended Duke University earning an M.B.A. and Jurist Doctorate in 1979.

He was employed by IBM Corporation for 27 years. He is currently CEO/Owner of Wireless Resource Corporation, headquartered in Madison Heights, Michigan.

Reggie’s affiliations include: Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, 100 Black Men Incorporated, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Children’s Museum of Detroit, United Way. He also tutors in Detroit public schools.

In 2000, Reggie was inducted into the Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame. He is the recipient of the YMCA Man of the Year Award (Cincinnati, Ohio). Reggie is a world traveler, having traveled to Europe, South America, Asia, and the Middle East. He is an avid golfer and art collector and loves to read and spend time with his family. He is a member of Hope United Methodist Church in Southfield, Michigan.

Reggie, you are truly a role model to our young athletes. You have made Flint proud. This is truly your night.


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