Randi Payton was born and raised in Camden, New Jersey. After his military service in Vietnam, he moved to Washington, D.C. and studied at University of the District of Columbia. Randi describes himself as a go-getter and this is evidenced by the positions he has held and the organizations he has established through the years. For example, Randi is a founding member of the Jaguar and Volvo Cars Diversity Councils. Because of his efforts, Randi has been highly recognized for his work promoting diversity and inclusion in the automotive industry. Randi's first national automotive print magazines (1.2 million circulation) grew from his realization of the need to address and inform minority consumers. He currently provides updated automotive news and reviews via his Decisive Media Network. Furthermore, Randi is involved in 'encouraging dance activities, addressing physical and mental health, and promoting classes' through his Dance for Wellness group. Randi was introduced to D.C. Hand Dance after he transplanted to Washington, D.C. where he enrolled in dance classes, and soon after he was completely hooked. He uses his energy and talent to recognize D.C.'s Hand Dance trailblazers, as well as to promote the importance of sustaining and extending the area's cultural art form beyond the Washington, D.C. region.