Veteran, entrepreneur, and highly respected community leader with more than 25 years of dedicated service to Arab American and Jordanian communities throughout Michigan and across the United States. A former officer in the Royal Jordanian Armed Forces, he brings a strong foundation in leadership, discipline, and public service. His academic background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Law, a Diploma in French Language, and an Associate Degree in Military Science and Management, reflecting a lifelong commitment to learning and professional excellence.

Ahead is the Co-Founder and Chair of the Jordanian American Community Association (JACA), where he has played a pivotal role in restructuring the organization and guiding its strategic growth to better serve the community. In addition, he serves as Co-Founder and Community Outreach Lead for the North America Jordanian Association (NAJA), further expanding his impact through advocacy, engagement, and collaboration at a national level.

Widely recognized for leading cultural, charitable, and humanitarian initiatives, his work consistently promotes unity, preserves heritage, and strengthens community bonds across diverse groups. His leadership has helped bridge generations and foster meaningful connections rooted in shared values and service.

Above all, he is a devoted husband to Hilda Kakish and a proud father of three accomplished daughters: Julia, a graduate of the University of Michigan; Dalia, pursuing Programming and Computer Engineering at Wayne State University; and Melia, enrolled in the Pre-Med program at Michigan State University.