Wayne Ingram is President of THE NATIONAL GROUP (TNG). He has over 25 years of experience in the Tour and Travel Industry. As President of THE NATIONAL GROUP, he is responsible for the coordination and management of the three divisions of this organization: National Tour Service (Since 1979), National Promotional Services and National Tour Service/AMTRAK. He is a travel and tourism professional with diverse industry experience gained from “hands-on” involvement with local and national organizations. The slogan “WE THOUGHT OF IT,” represents his diligent, thorough and organized approach to his clients and to customer service.
(“The Customer Is Always Right”)
Mr. Ingram’s early experience focused on the packaging of Group Tours. In 1992, National Promotional Services partnered with the Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C. as sole marketing consultant for the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service: “Field To Factory”, “Climbing Jacob’s Ladder” and “Beyond Category: The Musical Genius of Duke Ellington.”
He has served as a consultant volunteer for Junior Achievement and serves as a mentor for public and private schools. He currently serves as a regional judge for Future Business Leaders of America. Mr. Ingram has made presentations to numerous organizations including: National Conference of Black Mayors, City of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, National Civil Rights Museum, Memphis City School, U.S. Travel Association, and the National Urban League.
THE NATIONAL GROUP is a community partner, a “Giving Back Company.” Not just content to be a successful entrepreneur, Wayne Ingram believes in sharing knowledge, mentoring youth and building community and economic development opportunities via the tourism industry.
Wayne believes in the concept of the neighborhood, “Market Man of Ole”. The Market Man had produce for the whole neighborhood. His services are fresh (ideas). THE NATIONAL GROUP’S marketing menu is extensive and creatively driven.
THE MARKET MAN “WE THOUGHT OF IT”
Wayne Ingram
John Hope Franklin