biography

Ralph Malone

Ralph Malone graduated from Georgia Tech in 1988 with a Bachelors of Science degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering.   He was a defensive end for the Georgia Tech football team and went pro playing as a defensive end and on special teams for the Cleveland Browns, L.A. Raiders and Miami Dolphins.

Mr. Malone is the CEO and president of Triana Industries, Inc. (TII), a manufacturer of wire harnesses and cable assemblies, primarily servicing the automotive industry.  Under his leadership, TII was the recipient of the “2005 Gold Award” by DaimlerChrysler and International Truck and Engine’s, Diamond Supplier Award for 2005, the “2005 Supplier of Year Class III Award” by the South Regions Minority Business Council, the “2001 Alabama Manufacturer of the Year Award” from the Business Council of Alabama, and United Technologies' “Minority Business Enterprise Supplier Excellence Award.”

Ralph Malone has been recognized many times over for his professional prowress from business to sports. He has recevied the following awards and recognitions:

Awards & Recognitions

  • 2007 Academy of Distinguished Engineering Alumni at Georgia Tech
  • 2006 Huntsville-Madison County Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee
  • 2005 Mentor of the Year for Economic Development award by the 100 Black Men of America –Greater Huntsville Chapter
  • North Alabama African American Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneur of the Year 2002
  • 20 Distinguish Young Men of Huntsville Leadership Award
  • Huntsville Athletic Booster Club Hall of Fame
  • Maurice Basset Most Outstanding Rookie 1986—Cleveland Browns
  • Member of the Bob Jones High School Hall of Fame
  • Numerous community and civic awards/recognition

Mr. Malone is an avid believer in community service. His goal and objective is to give back to the community what the Lord, his family, friends and others have so freely given to him. More specifically he is concerned with the need for the following:

Goals & Objectives

  • Strong Christian role model
  • Programs for youth enrichment
  • Assist in economic empowerment of African Americans and other minorities
  • Catalyst for positive development in the socialization of all people
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His committment is evident in the memberships he holds as well as the community service projects he supports.

Memberships

  • President, Board of Director with Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association
  • Board of Director/Executive Committee of Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce
  • Board of Director with Business Council of Alabama
  • Board of Director with Boys and Girls Clubs of America
  • Board of the Madison County Executive Airport Authority
  • Advisory Council Alabama A&M University Graduate School of Social Work
  • Alabama A&M University Business Cluster
  • Calhoun Community College Executive Roundtable
  • Huntsville Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees
  • National Society of Black Engineers
  • North Alabama Georgia Tech Club
  • NFL Alumni
  • NAACP Life Member
  • International Training in Communications
  • Executive Networks

Community Service

  • Active supporter of Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation
  • Active supporter of Muscular Dystrophy Association
  • Active supporter of Cub Scouts/Boy Scouts of America
  • Active supporter of Girls Inc
  • Women’s Economic Development
  • Involved in numerous activities in support of local school systems including all levels of grade school as well as local institutions of higher learning Community/Junior Colleges and Universities
  • Active member of Church Street CP Church serving on a number of committees and other church efforts