Hank has served as a lead instructor for Bi-Vocational Leaders with “LeadersEdge” (transformational leadership development ministry of the Union Baptist Association). Among many other accomplishments, his service also includes his leadership as Executive Director of the Dallas/Ft. Worth Believers Chamber of Commerce; Executive Director of HOPE Personnel Services specializing in Career and Job Placement. As a Leadership Development Strategist, Dr. Byrd has spoken at such places as MSNBC NEWS, ABC, KSBJ radio, Trinity Broadcasting Network, Guest Instructor at the College of Biblical Studies, as well as many other leadership conferences and churches locally and nationally.