The Black Professionals Association Charitable Foundation (BPACF) announced Randell McShepard as the 2011 Black Professional of the Year. Since 1980, BPACF has annually recognized a black professional for significant leadership, contribution, and community service.

This year BPACF returned to its signature Black Tie affair. The Gala Event was held at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel on Saturday, October 22, 2011.

Mr. McShepard is Vice President of Public Affairs for RPM International, one of Cleveland’s leading manufacturing and specialty companies. He is responsible for coordinating external and governmental affairs, including management of the corporate philanthropy program and corporate purchasing initiatives.