Our Mission is Ownership for All
Project Ownership was created to close the wealth gap by helping everyday people—especially those often left out of financial conversations—take their first step toward owning something that pays them.
Our mission is to guide first-time owners toward financial freedom by making asset ownership simple, accessible, and empowering.
We believe ownership changes everything. It builds confidence, creates opportunity, and gives people control over their future. Through financial education, community support, and initiatives like our Zero to One Asset Challenge, we’re helping individuals go from owning nothing to owning their first income-producing asset—and from there, anything is possible.
Meet the Founding Team
Meet the passionate leaders driving Project Ownership. Each founding member brings unique expertise and a shared mission to make asset ownership accessible to all.
James Ragin
James Ragin is a chemical engineer and author who founded Project Ownership to help underserved individuals take their first step toward financial freedom through asset ownership.
Jerrica Ragin
Experienced healthcare leader. Passionate about financial empowerment and committed to shifting generational wealth through education.
Anthony Jenkins
Engineer, consultant, and church leader. Focused on building economic empowerment in his community and educating future generations.
Dr. Tonicia Freeman-Foster
CEO of LEIDOSWEL, leadership coach, and consultant. Dedicated to equity in health and wellness and deeply aligned with the mission of Project Ownership.
James Thomas
Co-founder and passionate advocate for asset ownership. Leads efforts to help individuals go from zero to one in building wealth.
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