Grand Hank Productions Incorporated © 2003

P.O. Box 23488, Philadelphia, PA 19143
Phone: (215) 724-5260  Fax: (215) 724-9260   Email: GrandHank@aol.com

President Profile

Scientist, Educator, Rapper, Celebrity...Businessman

Tyraine Ragsdale (a.k.a. Grand Hank)

Tyraine Ragsdale is the founder and president of Grand Hank Productions, Inc. (GHPI).  Prior to assuming the leadership of GHPI on a full-time basis, Tyraine was a Research Scientist for the R.W. Johnson Pharmaceutical Research Institute Division of Johnson & Johnson.

Tyraine is a 1988 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in Chemistry.  He chose the field of Chemistry because of his interest in researching and developing new methods to cure physical illnesses.  His scientific background has given him a leading edge in modern technology and the insight on how to organize and arrange ideas.  At the same time, he has a television and musical background that allows him to create programs which have an appeal to all audiences.  His programs are utilized as vehicles to encourage participation in the educational process.

Throughout Tyraine's life, from his early childhood days in the Mill Creek Housing Projects, to his present position as President of GHPI, his family, instructors, and mentors have emphasized to him, the importance of education.  Education has played a critical role in Tyraine's development as both a scientist and an entrepreneur.

Along with balancing careers in science, television and music, Tyraine is an active member in the community and a consultant to numerous school districts and organizations nationwide.  As a result, he has been featured in numerous newspapers, magazines, radio and television talk shows. Throughout his personal and professional careers, Tyraine has commitment himself to helping others.

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