Protecting Your Civil and Human Rights Is Our #1 Priority

Pursuing Equality and Justice for ALL Americans!

Mission:

The mission of the NAACP is to ensure the political, educational, social and economic quality of rights of all persons, and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination.

Vision:

The vision of the NAACP is to ensure a society in which all individuals have equal rights and there is no racial hatred or racial discrimination.

Dayton Unit NAACP Vision Statement:

The Dayton Unit NAACP VISION is to fulfill the Dream of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by capitalizing on the 2nd "A" of the NAACP, which stands for ADVANCEMENT.

Objectives:

The following statement of objectives is found on the first page of the NAACP Constitution – the principal objectives of the Association shall be:

• To ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of all citizens

• To achieve equality of rights and eliminate race prejudice among the citizens of the United States

• To remove all barriers of racial discrimination through democratic processes

• To seek enactment and enforcement of federal, state, and local laws securing civil rights

• To inform the public of the adverse effects of racial discrimination and to seek its elimination

• To educate persons as to their constitutional rights and to take all lawful action to secure the exercise thereof, and to take any other lawful action in furtherance of these objectives, consistent with the NAACP’s Articles of Incorporation and this Constitution.

NAACP Strategic Plan:

Game Changers for the 21st Century The six NAACP Game Changers address the major areas of inequality facing African Americans that are the focus of the NAACP’s work.

Executive Leadership

Dr. Derrick L. Foward

President

Retired Program Manager

Central State University (BS)

International Apostolic University of Grace and Truth (M.C.E.; D.H.L.)

NAACP Image Award Winner

Dr. Derrick Lee Foward, a native of Dayton, Ohio, has been a successful businessman in the community for more than 30 years. He retired from Speedway LLC, now 7-Eleven, Inc., with more than 28 years of loyal and dedicated service.

Dr. Foward has also been a strong advocate for Civil and Human Rights for more than 17 years locally, statewide and nationally with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). On February 24, 2023, during the 54th NAACP Image Awards in Los Angeles, California, Foward was awarded the NAACP Image Award for Activist of the Year.

Dr. Foward received a Bachelor of Science Degree with a dual major in Management and Marketing on June 17, 1990 from Central State University. He is a Life Member of the CSU GAA and a Member of the CSU Dayton Alumni Chapter. He was inducted into the Central State University Alumni Achievement Hall of Fame on March 1, 2016. He received his Master Degree in Administration and Organization from International Apostolic University of Grace and Truth on July 13, 2002. He received a Doctorate of Humane Letters from International Apostolic University of Grace and Truth on September 30, 2018.

Under his leadership as President of the Dayton Unit NAACP, the organization adopted the vision that the Lord laid upon his heart back on April 25, 2006, as its organization’s vision, which is to “Fulfill the Dream of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by capitalizing on the 2nd “A” of the NAACP, which stands for Advancement.

Dr. Foward provided the Dayton Unit NAACP with 3 strategic goals which are to better Inform the community on what the NAACP is doing. To proactively Educate the community on issues that affects all Americans. Once you have informed and educated the community on issues that affect all Americans, this will ultimately Empower more of us to become Entrepreneurs; Educators; Community Leaders; and Corporate Leaders and it will also empower us to make better well-informed decisions on the daily journey that we call life. The Dayton Unit NAACP adopted these 3 strategic goals to lead us into the 21st Century which will ultimately lead to Advancement. As a result, the organization has over 5,540 online activists following their work.

Dr. Foward implemented a Proactive Civil Rights Agenda through monthly Educational Community-Based Workshops and Seminars to educate Citizens on the front-end of Civil Rights Issues. As a result, the organization has educated over 18,500 citizens on various Civil and Human Rights topics and have investigated over 2,631 Civil and Human Rights cases. More than 300 citizens have become fully-paid life members of the organization due to his activism.

Foward is married to his lovely wife, First Lady Tiwona L. Foward, and they have three sons (Troy, Donte & Emilio), two daughters (Jayme & Letoia), three grandchildren (Te’Nayia, Ze’Niah & Rodriquez, Jr.) and three godchildren (Derrion McCurdy, Donovan Demus & Taylor Demus).

His personal motto: If I can help somebody as I pass along, if I can cheer somebody with word or song, if I can show somebody he's traveling wrong, then my living will not be in vain.

"Move Forward With Foward"

Mattie P. White

Willie A. Terrell, Jr.

Mattie P. White

1st Vice President

Chair

Community Coordination

Retired Public Service Worker

Wright State University

University of Central Arkansas

Mattie White has been driven to give back to the community and organizations in which she serves. She has worked in the social services and education fields for 30 years. Her desire has been to walk worthy of her vocation and show love as she serves.

Mattie has used her love for the arts to foster self-esteem and leadership skills in young people. She has directed Praise dance performances and theatrical productions at her church and service organizations.

Mattie is a member of Canaan Missionary Baptist Church. She directs the youth choir and programs. She is also a member of Missionary Circle 2 where she joins in visiting sick and shut-in members and providing an annual Widows and Widowers Banquet.

Mattie is also a life member of the National Council of Negro Women, Incorporated (NCNW). She has been instrumental in providing leadership and mentoring to the Dayton Section Youth Council of NCNW, Inc. through coordinating field experiences and service projects.

She serves as the Social Action Chair for the Montgomery County (Ohio) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. As the Social Action Chair, a primary focus has been general Voter Registration and collaborating with the "Teen Voting Project" which is conducted for area high school students.

Mattie is a Silver Life member of the Dayton Unit NAACP. She is extremely honored to serve with other committed members of one of the most prestigious civil rights organizations.

Ms. White's employment experience included: - A Behavior Specialist serving children in grades K-8 and their families; She has previously worked as a Program Manager for a children's residential treatment center; Adjunct Faculty; Central Office Administrator; Building Principal; Director of State and Federal Programs; Consultant for the Ohio Department of Education and Nova Scotia Provincial Department of Education.

She also extends her time and effort as a member of the Harrison Township Zoning Commission.

A scripture that she willingly shares is "Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify our Father which is in heaven." - Matthew 5:16

Tom Roberts

Willie A. Terrell, Jr.

Mattie P. White

2nd Vice President

Chair

Political Action

Former Ohio Legislator

University of Dayton

Tom Roberts, was elected President of the Ohio Conference of the NAACP, in September of 2017. In 2016, elected Second Vice-President, and appointed the Political Action Chairman for Dayton Unit of the NAACP.

Tom Roberts an employee of Sinclair Community for 19 years, advisor to the Sinclair Ohio Fellows Student Leadership Development program. The program helps students understand the concept of Servant Leadership.

Tom Roberts is a dedicated public servant as demonstrated by his service in both the Ohio House and Ohio Senate where he represented the people of the Miami Valley for over 20 years.

In 2015, Tom Roberts completed a 6 year Governor appointment on the Ohio Civil Rights Commission, as a Commissioner.

In 2015, Governor Kasich appointed Tom Roberts to the Ohio Collaborative Community-Police Advisory Board ( Ex Officio Member).

Tom Roberts was born in Montgomery County, where he resided ever since. A graduated from Chaminade High School, continued his education at Sinclair Community College and later graduated from the University of Dayton where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts

Willie A. Terrell, Jr.

3rd Vice President

Chair

Scholarship

Retired Professional Educator

Central State University

Miami University

Wright State University

Willie is a 38 ½ year career educator.

He recently retired from the Dayton Public Schools. Willie served the Dayton Education Association (The Union for Dayton Public School’s) as President, Vice President, and Treasurer and chaired several Executive Board Committees. He has served Dayton Public School as an educator in many capacities such as: Social Studies teacher, Staff Developer, Coordinator of Saturday School, Cluster Leader, Social Studies Department Chair, Athletic Coordinator, and Teacher on Special Assignment, Proficiency Challenge Liaison, and MLK Orator Coordinator and a Title I Regional Parent Resource Teacher. His last educator position was a Regional Parent Resource Teacher for the Office of School Improvement and External Resources ‘He began that position during the fall of 2006.

As a Regional Parent Resource Teacher:

Willie was responsible for: Working with his team to plan for parents, Workshops

Family events and Host TV shows.

Willie has been a recipient of several community awards:

A 2005-2006 Success Guide Recipient, a 2006 Heart of Gold given by Eta Phi Beta Sorority, a 2006 Top Ten African American Male given by Parity, a 2007 Labor Leader Award given by The Coalition of Black Trade Unionist. A 2007 Strong Men and Women of Excellence Award given by the SCLC Women’s Division, a 2007 NAACP Life Time Achievement Award, a 2008 Community Service Award given by The National Pan-Hellenic Council North Central Region, a 2008 NAACP Life Golden Heritage Award. A 2009 Meritorious Service Award given by The Dayton Unit NAACP. A 2010 Honoree of the Brother Raymond Fitz Educational Leadership Award given by the 24th Martin Luther King Holiday Celebration Committee.

A 2010 “BRAVO! COMMUNITY ROLE MODEL AWARD” BRAVO is a fashion show fund raiser for The Dayton Opera Guild. For 23 years the Dayton Opera Guild has recognized community leaders at their BRAVO! Fashion Show. Terrell was one of the recipients of the award on October 1, 2010. In May 2012 Willie was recognized by the Dayton Weekly Newspaper as “Man of Influence”. In May of 2013 Willie was recipient of the Golden Eagle Award. The Golden Eagle Award is given by The Dayton Boys Prep Academy Pre K-8 Elementary School to individuals that go beyond expectations in supporting their School. In June 2013 Willie was a recipient of A Legacy of Strength Strong Men Award Excellence in Education given by Amer Court #65 Daughter of Isis. In 2016 the Shiloh Church, United Church of Christ recognized him as a Good Citizen Award during their Black History Program. In 2017 The Dayton and Montgomery County Black Elected Officials presented him with the Legacy Award. In 2017 The Dayton and Montgomery County Black Elected Officials presented him with the Legacy Award. In 2018 Willie received the Dayton Unit NAACP Presidential Award at the 67th Freedom Fund Banquet

Terrell received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Studies from Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio, Master of Education from Miami University, in Oxford, Ohio, and a Master of Education from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. He has Certification/License from the State of Ohio Department of Education in several areas: Social Studies Comprehensive, High School Principal, Supervisor, Pupil Personnel, Staff Personnel, and Instructional Services.

He is a Thirty Third Degree Mason. He belongs to Harmony Lodge #77, Burning Bush #7, Solomon Johnson Council # 4, Miami Consistory # 26, and Amer Temple #107. Willie is a life member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. He is a Past Chapter President of Xi Iota Iota of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. He is a life member of several civic organizations: NAACP, SCLC, Urban League, Doris L. Allen Minority Caucus/DEA, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), Central State University Alumni Association, Wright State University Alumni Association, The Dayton Education Association Retired Teachers, The Western Ohio Education Retired Teachers Association, The Ohio Education Association Retired Teachers Association and The National Education Retired Teachers Association

Willie has been featured in several publications: ”Success Guide”,” Ohio Schools”, “NEA Today”, “Gavel to Gavel”, “Dayton African American Heritage”, “Dayton Weekly” , “Dayton Daily News” “NEA Trend”, ”The Oracle”, “The Chronicle and “The Lamp” He is an ordained Deacon at the First Baptist Church of Ridgewood Heights.

Clair Mae Thompson

Secretary

Portfolio Manager

Sinclair Community College

Wilberforce University

Clair Mae Thompson graduate of John H. Patterson high school, Sinclair Community College, Associate of Applied Science Mental Health Technologies, Sinclair Community College Certification of Human Resource Management, Wilberforce University Bachelor Liberal Arts with National Omicron-Psi Honor Society.

Clair has been employed with Public Housing for over 20 years while in various position. To date as a Portfolio/Asset Manager she provides a safe, healthy and decent low income housing environment in various locations in Montgomery County, Kettering, Washington Township and West Carrollton.

Our Mission

Our mission is to develop housing solutions for individuals, seniors and families. We seek to improve neighborhoods by offering diverse housing options. We require that our families, employees and partners demonstrate responsible character, which strengthens the economic health, vitality, and humanity of the Miami Valley. While keeping the organizations Values first.

Our Values:

Leadership, Collaboration, Integrity, Passion, Respect, Unity, Accountability, Innovation, Teamwork and Excellence.

As a public servant as the Secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) She is charged to commit to record with accuracy, integrity and poise to keep the position of secretary sacred. This means to ensure timely record keeping is made available to the Executive Committee and general public at large. The duty to honor the mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Color People.

· Dialogue with the local President of 3181 Unit

· Understand the NAACP Bylaws

· Compliance: Attend trainings, NAACP Annual meeting, Quarterly Ohio Conference Meetings, and State Convention

· Protect: Pertinent membership information

· Preserve attendance records

· Report and file meeting information

· Coordinate meetings and agenda’s

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Tiwona L. Foward

Clair Mae Thompson

Treasurer

Chair

Finance

Intervention Specialist

University of Dayton

Antioch University Midwest

Tiwona Lynette Branham

She is a proud product of Trotwood Madison City School System, having graduated with the class of 1988. She received her bachelor of science from the University of Dayton in 1993, and Antioch Midwest where she earned a master of education in 2013. Moreover, she is currently attending Miami University as a continuing education student.

She currently works for Dayton Public Schools as an Intervention Specialist at Thurgood Marshall STEM High School, and has worked with both children and adults for over 20 years as educator. She has served as the advisor for the junior class and senior class. In addition, she is the advisor for the Move Foward Thurgood Marshall STEM High School Chapter at Thurgood Marshall STEM High School. She has also coached track and cross country for the past four years at David H. Ponitz High School and Thurgood Marshall STEM High School. She previously worked at Miami Educational Center and Community Correctional Center.

She is a member of Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church where Rev. Dr. Herman E. Branham is the pastor; she serves as church secretary and is a member of the choir.

She enjoys gardening, jogging, hiking. and spending time with her adult son and family.

Lauretta Williams

Clair Mae Thompson

Lauretta Williams

Assistant Secretary

Chair

Education

Retired PGCPS Administrator

University of Dayton

Howard University

Lauretta Williams grew up in DeSoto Bass Courts Housing Projects in Dayton, Ohio at a time when racial, socio-economic and gender discrimination were the rules. Black students were “tracked” from kindergarten to twelfth grades, not based on academic achievement, but on lightness of one’s skin, the length and texture of one’s hair, whether one lived in a single family house or government housing or on family income. Nonetheless, her mother instilled in her an awareness of the family’s history and helped develop her strong desire for learning, achievement and independence. After graduating from Paul Laurence Dunbar High School with honors, she entered the University of Dayton, during the challenges of integration. Upon graduation, she accepted a job to teach high school English and Drama in Oberlin, Ohio. After two years, she returned to Dayton and taught in Dayton’s public school system. When she was accepted into the Master’s in Education Program at Howard University, Lauretta Williams relocated, completed the program then made Washington D.C. area her home for the following 35 years.

Her experiences convinced her that all children regardless of the color of skin, hair, living accommodations or family’s income, deserved quality teachers who could provide an education better than what was passing as acceptable. That conviction led her to a career committed to public education, having served as a teacher, instructional specialist, principal and consultant. Ms. Williams has organized and facilitated workshops such as, “Utilizing Data for Instructional Adjustments”,

“Understanding County Mandated Documents for Assistant Principals”, “The Assistant Principal as an Instructional Leader and “Setting the Stage for Professional Learning Communities”.

For her work with children, she was recognized as “Outstanding Educator of the Year” in the state of Maryland. As principal of an alternative high school, Ms. Williams led a team committed to creating and sustaining a learning environment that supported students labeled as “rejected” and “disruptive”. Students were able to improve their academic and social skills after receiving a great deal of individual attention, strict and consistent discipline (understanding the code of student conduct), as well as re-enforcing critical thinking, reading language arts and math.

Today, Lauretta Williams volunteers as Chair of the Education Committee of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Dayton Unit. Additionally, she coaches teachers and principals on implementing best practices that get results. Ms Williams strongly believes that every child deserves teachers who teach and principals who lead with a strong sense of love and personal concern for each child.

Harvey C. Bolden

Jessie O. Gooding

Assistant Treasurer

Retired

Harvey Bolden is a resident of Dayton, Ohio and a graduate of Colonel White High School. He worked at Dura-Crete for 11 years, Firestone for 5 years and medically retired from Grismer Tires after 6 years of service.

He is currently an active Brother with Elks Waldorf Lodge 76 in Dayton, Ohio and has been serving as an Inner Guard for 5 years.

Jessie O. Gooding

President Emeritus

Retired

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Member

Executive Committee

Escalajah Draper

President

Move Foward Thurgood Marshall High School Chapter

Student

Thurgood Marshall STEM High School

Tiwona L. Foward

Escalajah Draper

Advisor

Move Foward Thurgood Marshall High School Chapter

Intervention Specialist

Thurgood Marshall STEM High School

University of Dayton

Antioch University Midwest

Vilo Westwood

Escalajah Draper

Vilo Westwood

Co-Advisor

Move Foward Thurgood Marshall High School Chapter

Spanish Teacher

Thurgood Marshall STEM High School

Executive Committee

Atty. Gary J. Leppla

Rev. Dr. David L. Fox

Chair

Legal Redress

Principal Attorney

The Ohio State University School of Law

Gary J. Leppla, a native of Cleveland, Ohio has practiced law in Dayton, Ohio since 1978. Mr. Leppla is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, he has been recognized by his peers with an AV rating in Martindale-Hubbell, and is designated as a "Super Lawyer" by the Super Lawyers peer review publication. He lives with his wife Patricia in German Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, and has three adult children, including two lawyers.

Mr. Leppla is the principal attorney at Leppla Associates, Ltd. which serves individuals, businesses and family clients in a litigation practice emphasizing business and property matters, injury claims, product liability, malpractice, land use and ethics. He routinely advises and represents lawyers and judges in matters of professional ethics.

Professional activities of Mr. Leppla include election as President of the Ohio State Bar Association (2008-2009), President of the Dayton Bar Association (1998-1999) and President of the Miami Valley Trial Lawyers Association (2010-2012). Gary J. Leppla has been a life member of the NAACP for over 15 years. He has served as President of the Townview Advisory Council of the Salvation Army, in addition to many other community, political and professional activities.

Rev. Dr. David L. Fox

Chair

Criminal Justice

Retired Chief of Police

Central State University

United Theological Seminary

Rev. Dr. David I. Fox is a native of Dayton, Ohio. He graduated from Roosevelt High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Central State University; a Master of Arts in Religious Education and the degree of Doctor of Ministry from United Theological Seminary with a concentration in Social Justice and Political Action studies.

Dr. Fox is best-known for his civil rights involvement and violence prevention efforts. He served for many years as both Chairman of the Peace Bridge Celebration and Coordinator of Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Celebration.

Dr. Fox retired from Wilberforce University as Police Chief and adjunct professor. He is a Baptist minister and his current civic activities include: Dayton Unit NAACP Criminal Justice Chair and Executive Committee member; member of the Justice Committee for the Montgomery County Jail, and Dayton Citizens' Appeals Board member. He is also, a Silver Life Member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and Life Member of Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC).

Brian E. Dunson

Rev. Dr. David L. Fox

Brian E. Dunson

Chair

Membership and Life Membership

Letter Carrier

Urbana University

Brian E. Dunson is a 2008 graduate of Urbana University, with a degree in Human Services.

He has been employed with the United States Postal Service since 1998 as a Letter Carrier.

Brian is the father of 4 children and been married to his wife Andrea Dunson for 25 years.

Besides being involved with the NAACP in many capacities over the years, he is also a proud Silver Life member.

Brian is also a women’s basketball coach at Wayne high school and AAU coach for Sports City U Angels Organization.

Paul A. Miller, Jr.

Terrence Williams, SMSgtUSAF (Ret)

Chair

Housing

Real Estate Agent

University of Dayton

Paul A. Miller, Jr. graduated from Kiser High School. As a medical assistant, and all-city football player upon graduation, he joined the U.S. Army in 1980. As an enlisted serviceman, he was in Communications and Intelligence. In 1985, he graduated from the University of Dayton as a Distinguished Military Student and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant. After working 15 years in manufacturing, he left to become real estate agent.

As a licensed Realtor, with over 25-years’ experience in the Dayton Region, Paul has matriculated to becoming the Maven of Real Estate (M.O.R.E). You deserve M.O.R.E. value in your real estate endeavors. When you choose M.O.R.E you can expect a professional team to manage your transaction from start to finish, prepared to respond to and overcome obstacles with your best interests at the forefront.

Rest assured, Paul is committed to putting in the time and energy required to achieve a high caliber experience for his clients, one that exceeds expectations. While Paul has won numerous productivity awards, his greatest sense of accomplishment comes from helping people be their best!

Terrence Williams, SMSgtUSAF (Ret)

Chair

Armed Services and Veterans Affairs

Wright State University

Sinclair Community College

Community College of the Air Force

Terrence Williams is retired with over 37 years of service in the U.S. Air Force Active Duty, Reserves and Civil Service.

Mr. Williams has a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Business Administration and Management from Wright State University, and Associate degrees from Sinclair Community College and the Community College of the Air Force. He is also a graduate of the Air Force Squadron Officer’s School, Senior Non-Commissioned Officer’s Academy, Military and Civilian Personnel schools.

Mr. Williams is the recipient of several military, civilian and community awards including a Lifetime Achievement award for Community Service from President Barack Obama.

Mr. Williams was born in Guyana, South America, grew up in Brooklyn NY and a resident of Dayton since 1978.

He is happily married to Labertha and is the proud father of four, Terrance who lives in Atlanta GA, Brittney an employee at WPAFB, Brandon a resident of Dayton, and John (JC) an employee at Disney. He is also the proud grandfather of five, Jalen and Jaylah who lives in Atlanta GA, Arianna, Arielle and Samiyah who resides in Dayton OH.

Cedric L. McGhee, P.E.

Terrence Williams, SMSgtUSAF (Ret)

Cedric L. McGhee, P.E.

Chair

ACT-SO

NSBE President Emeritus

Civil Engineer

The Ohio State University, BS

University of Dayton, MS

Cedric McGhee grew up as a resident of the Five Oaks neighborhood northwest of downtown Dayton. With the help of many, Mr. McGhee studied civil engineering at The Ohio State University (1991-1996). From there, he started working at his current employer, The Montgomery County Engineer’s Office. Eventually, he earned a master’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Dayton 2004. In 2007, Mr. McGhee was one of very few African-American engineers to earn a professional engineer’s license from the Ohio State Board of Registered Engineer’s and Surveyors. Mr. McGhee currently works as the assistant bridge engineer. He designs or reviews bridge designs for Montgomery County projects. While working for the Montgomery County Engineer’s Office for the past 23 years, Mr. McGhee has spent many of his off-work hours in volunteerism. He devoted time to Project Reach Ministries and his home church ~Aspire Church in the youth and adult prison ministry for several years prior to 2008. This prepared Mr. McGhee for his volunteer work today as the ACT-SO (Afro-Academic Cultural Technological and Scientific Olympics) Chair.

In 2008, Mr. McGhee was introduced to the NAACP ACT-SO Program by former Chairlady Linda Bolds and by current ACT-SO co-chair, Sylvan Davis. Just as an ACT-SO chairman alone, Mr. McGhee had the fortune and opportunity to mentor several talented young men and women from all walks of life. Mr. McGhee has a passion for his students to succeed in life even beyond ACT-SO. With some encouragement, he’s seen ACT-SO students grow and improve academically, spiritedly, and emotionally. No achievement medal is bigger than seeing how students increase their self-esteem and confidence. In 2016, Mr. McGhee earned the 2016 Dayton Unit- Youth Empowerment Award. As treasurer for the NAACP, Mr. McGhee has a good financial team keeping good stewardship of the budget. Working along with Dr. Foward, the Dayton NAACP financial status has consistently remained in good standing.

Mr. McGhee is also currently, President Emeritus and secretary of the National Society of Black Engineers-Dayton Professionals, (NSBE) (Member 2014-present). Mr. McGhee served as President from (2016-2018). In NSBE, Mr. McGhee has collaborated with young NSBE professionals mentoring/tutoring high school youth in mathematics thru the Academic Achievement Program at Thurgood Marshall High School in 2015-2016. NSBE volunteered with TechFest, Air Force Marathon, and hosted Professional Development Seminars for college engineering students. During Mr. McGhee’s tenure, Dayton NSBE has guided award winning Junior LEGO League students under the guidance and leadership of NSBE colleagues, Larry Jenkins and Adam Carpenter.

In his spare time, Mr. McGhee likes jogging/ training for 10ks to Half marathons. He likes to grill BBQ and watch his favorite football team, The Ohio State Buckeyes. Mr. McGhee also enjoys travelling.

David L. Montgomery

Chair

GOTV

Entrepreneur

Lu Dale

David L. Montgomery

Chair

Freedom Fund

Retired Professional Educator

Former Vice Mayor

Central State University

Ball State University

PERSONAL

The Honorable Lu Dale, Retired Educator

Born in Greensboro, GA (Madison & Atlanta, GA)

Spouse: Marvin Dale, Retired Chief, Contracting Officer, United States Air Force

Two Children: Stanley K. Dale & Marviette Dale Johnson

Two grands: Micah Julian Johnson & Malachi Julius Johnson

EDUCATION

Post Graduate Studies - Psychology

Wright State University and University of Dayton

Master of Art, Counseling Education & Administration

Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana

Bachelor of Science, Psychology & Education

Licensed Certified Counselor

Serves as Guest Speaker

Community Servant and Political Consultant

Candidate for State Senate

First Black American to serve as Vice Mayor for the City of Huber Heights, Huber Heights, OH

First Black American Elected to Huber Heights City Council, Huber Heights, OH

First Black American Elected to the City of Huber Heights Board of Education, Huber Heights, OH

Awarded Master Board Member, M.B.M by City of Huber Heights Board of Education

Served on the following Committees and Commissions in Huber Heights:

Served on Board of Zoning Commission - 15 years.

Public Works Committee

Member of Public Safety Committee

Created and organized the Youth Commission for the City of Huber Heights.

Montgomery County Democratic Executive Board Committee and Central Committee, Dayton, OH

Member of Citizens Police Academy, Huber Heights, OH

EMPLOYMENT

Employed by Xenia School System, Xenia, Ohio

Ramstein Education Center, Ramstein, Germany

University of Maryland, Education Consultant

Employed by DOD, Kaiserslautern American High School Kaiserslautern, Germany as a Certified License Counselor/Administrator

Weisenborn Middle School as a License Counselor

Huber Heights, Ohio. Only minority in the building of 200 employees.

Served as Department Chair of Counseling and Guidance, Weisenborn

Middle School, Huber Heights, OH

Organized The Black Awareness Club for the Students to Study and learn about their own Culture.

The school did not teach any Black history.

Organized and sponsored the Dr. M. L. King Annual sit- down dinner Celebration for 13 year In Huber Heights City School System, the Community, and the City Employees. Usually over 500 people attended the dinner celebration with an outstanding guest speaker.

Organized The Concerned Parents Organization (CPO) in City of Huber Heights to help parents to facilitate better relationships with teachers and their students thereby cutting down on students being expelled and increased academics.

Employed as Drug and Alcohol Counselor, Health Unit of Hospital, Ramstein, Germany, USAFE, D.O.D.

United States Air Force Europe.

ORGANIZATION

Serves on Community Advisory Committee, Wright State University.

Member Top Ladies of Distinction

Member Links, Inc. (Service to Youth Committee, Black Colleges Consultant)

Professional Women Association – PWA

American Association of University Women

American Business Women, Huber Heights, OH

Past President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Dayton Alumnae Chapter Life Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,

Life Member Central State University

Life Member Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary

Golden Life Member of NAACP

Past Division Coordinator (Supervise organizations in 4 States) and life member of AFSAA – United States Air Force Sergeants Auxiliary Association.

President of AFSAA

CURCH AFFILIATION

Chapel III Gospel Service/ Prairies Chapel, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Wright Patterson, OH and Otterbein Campus Church, Lebanon, OH.

Roland Winburn

David L. Montgomery

Roland Winburn

Chair

Economic Development

Former Ohio Legislator

Central State University

Chairman Roland Winburn is a Dayton native who has resided in Harrison Township since 1996. He is a 1965 graduate of Chaminade High School who earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Central State University, and received certification in Mediation and Dispute Resolution from the Capital University Law School. Winburn was inducted into Who’s Who in Black Cincinnati/Dayton, CSU’s Achievement Hall of Fame, and Parity Inc.’s Top Ten African-American Male. He is a graduate of the Ohio Township Leadership Academy and the Midwest Council of State Governments prestigious Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development as a BILLD Fellow.

Mr. Winburn assumed careers in mental health as a psychotherapist, a program coordinator who coordinated, planned and evaluated health, human and social service programs, and was a fund development director. He also successfully founded and owned a business spanning over twenty years.

Mr. Winburn began his life in public service at Montgomery County before becoming an elected official as a Harrison Township Trustee. After serving two terms, Winburn pursued then won his election to become State Representative for Ohio’s 40th House District, and subsequently was elected to serve the redistricted 43rd House District.

At present, Winburn is a board member of the Area Agency on Aging, and Reach Out Montgomery County. As Trustee, he serves on the First Suburbs Consortium of Dayton, Ohio Public Works District Four Integrating Committee, the National Association of Towns and Townships (NATaT), and the Montgomery County Township Association (MCTA) where he is MCTA’s Governmental Liaison besides representing the MCTA on Montgomery County’s Human Service Levy Commission and the Children’s Trust Fund.

Chairman Winburn is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and the Knights of Saint Peter Claver.

Ayo O. Ogunduyile

Dr. Morris L. Brown

Chair

International Affairs

Retired Product Design Engineer/Manager

Central State University

University of Dayton

Rev. (Engr.) Ayo Ogunduyile is the President of Emlay Group International, LLC. A consulting firm he started in 2007 after retiring from the position of Project Engineering Manager (Fasteners) at Navistar International Transportation Corporation, Springfield, Ohio with 21 yrs of employment. Prior to the positiont at Navistar, he was employed at Hobart Corporation, Troy, Ohio, Delco-Moraine in Dayton and BF Goodrich Aerospace Corporation. He also served the Dayton Public School System.

A graduate of Central State University, University of Dayton College of Engineering and Executive Management Leadership Program from the Haslam College of Business Administration, University of Tennessee, Knoxville in March 1999.

Ayo has served on several boards in the Miami Valley including five years (1982-1987) on the Congressional Advisory Council for Congressman Tony Hall. He also served for four years (1980-1984) on the Racial Reconciliation Board of Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio during which he travelled to Nigeria in the company of (Late) George C. Cooper, retired Human Services Director for the City of Dayton. Ayo is President Emeritus of National Society of Black Engineers, Dayton Professional Chapter (2001-2003). He has also served as the first President of Central State University Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Advisory Committee (IAC) for the first two years (1990-1992). He also served on the Board of K.D.I. (Can Do It) program for mentally retarded students of Dayton Public School System. The program was attached to Grace A. Greene Vocational School.

Ayo attends Zion Baptist Church, Dayton, Ohio, where he serves as Associate Minister.

Dr. Morris L. Brown

Chair

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Nichole Smith

Dr. Morris L. Brown

Nichole Smith

Chair
Communications, Press & Publicity
Vice President of Growth & Strategy
Indiana University

Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA)

Nichole (Wells) Smith, a servant leader, has made it her life mission to engage in meaningful work for the betterment of her community.

An Indiana University graduate, Nichole received her B.A. in Criminal Justice with a minor in Spanish Language and Customs. In 2007 while obtaining her degree, Nichole also became a graduate of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA), a fully empowered law enforcement officer in the State of Indiana.

Upon graduation, Nichole moved to the state of Ohio, and her professional work has included becoming an Investigator with Montgomery County Job and Family Services, as well as becoming a graduate of the Ohio State Highway Patrol (Basic) Academy, where she went on to serve as a Police Officer for the City of Centerville.

Shortly thereafter, in 2016, at 29, Nichole was diagnosed with Breast Cancer and felt led to serve in the nonprofit space. As the Director of Programming at Pink Ribbon Girls, Nichole had the opportunity to assist in providing vital services to cancer patients and their families across the country, provide peer support for newly diagnosed patients, and advocate for health equity for young survivors and survivors who are historically underserved and underinvested. In March 2020, Nichole was highlighted for her efforts as a Dayton Daily News, Daytonian of the Week.

Nichole is currently the Vice President of Growth and Strategy for VOICES Corp., an Indianapolis, IN nonprofit that, through culturally sustaining education, healing-centered engagement, and workforce development, provides the relationships, resources, and opportunities for youth and families to heal, grow, and further their path towards economic self-sufficiency and civically engaged lives.

Nichole is also a 14-year member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. A member of Tau Lambda Omega Chapter (Trotwood, OH) of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Nichole serves in Cheer and Hospitality.

About Us

Chris R. Cortner

Rev. Renard D. Allen, Jr.

Charlsie M. Edmonson

Chair

Labor & Industry

Retired GM Worker

Charlsie M. Edmonson

Rev. Renard D. Allen, Jr.

Charlsie M. Edmonson

Chair

Prison Branch

Assistant Warden II

University of Cincinnati

Eastern Kentucky University

Chair

Prison Branch

Assistant Warden II

University of Cincinnati

Eastern Kentucky University

A native of Kentucky who migrated to Ohio with the sole purpose of working with the incarcerated population. Charlsie earned a BA in Human Serves through Eastern Kentucky University and a BA in Criminal Justice through the University of Cincinnati and is currently pursuing a graduate degree in Criminal Justice. holds the position of Activity Therapist with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections at Dayton Correctional Institution. Within the prison she facilitates multiple groups to assist the offenders with sharing their fears of being released as well as the challenges they will face securing both housing and stable employment.

Charlsie is also a Crisis Advocate for the Artemis Center Domestic Violence Resource Agency. As a veteran advocate, she uses both her careers to defend the rights of those impacted by intimate partner violence, sexual assault and human trafficking while working toward improving the lives of exploited women and children.

Charlsie is a lifetime member of the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice as well as a member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. She is also a member of the American Correctional Association and a steering committee member of the Ohio Prison Art Connection. Other affiliations include Crisis Intervention Team member, Prison Rape Elimination Act Support Person and a Registered Advocate with Advanced Standing with the Ohio Advocacy Network. Through her volunteer efforts she has coordinated numerous programs and initiatives including Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday and Day of Service events, female entrepreneurship workshops, women’s leadership conferences, and voter registration. She strives to achieve equality and opportunity while eliminating systemic racism.

“It is our responsibility to challenge and fight our oppressive society, silence is compliance. We must fight to eliminate racism, empower women, and strengthen our communities. If not us, who will?”

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Rev. Renard D. Allen, Jr.

Chair

Religious Affairs

Pastor

St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church

Co-Founder

Dayton Ministers United for Social Change

Pastor Renard D. Allen Jr. was born to a family of distinguished pastors who nurtured his love for God, gift for preaching, passion for ministry, and interest in the general welfare of people.

Pastor Allen is a graduate of M

Chair

Religious Affairs

Pastor

St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church

Co-Founder

Dayton Ministers United for Social Change

Pastor Renard D. Allen Jr. was born to a family of distinguished pastors who nurtured his love for God, gift for preaching, passion for ministry, and interest in the general welfare of people.

Pastor Allen is a graduate of Morehouse College, an institution known for producing Renaissance men who are well-read, well-spoken, well-mannered, well-traveled, and well-dressed. He is also a graduate of San Francisco Theological Seminary, where he attained the Master of Divinity along with the David Esler Award in Homiletics distinguishing him as the most outstanding student preacher in his class per the vote of the faculty.

Since 2016, he has served as the pastor of St. Luke Baptist Church, Dayton, Ohio. The church has experienced significant growth in a short time, adding nearly 300 persons to its membership, baptizing nearly 100 converts, developing weekly discipleship opportunities as well as presenting the church with a vision of transforming people to transform the community. Over 12 new ministries and/or community-based initiatives and events have been added to the church. Hence, the new motto of our church: "A Ministry for People on the GROW."

His skills as a visionary, administrator, writer (of song, poetry and prose), public thinker and vocalist are secondary and dependent upon his most cherished and recognized gift - preaching. An eclectic blend of scholarship and soul, wisdom and wit, humor and hope, positivity and purpose, conviction and compassion, social and personal concerns are intricately woven together in his preaching as well as his leadership. Words of high commendation have been used to describe his preaching ability by both his peers and senior colleagues within the academy as well as the public square.

His chief aim is to see both the church and the city, individuals and the community impacted by the gospel of Jesus Christ proclaimed AND practiced by those who serve under his influence.

Reverend Allen is married to Jasmine Nicole and is the proud father of his “three heartbeats,” Kennedy Anjell, Renard III, and SydneyMarie

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Agent Derrick Scales, Sr.

Agent Eric L. Ellington, Sr.

Security Detail
Executive Committee
Entrepreneur

Derrick’s mission is to provide residents with exemplary service in a quality home environment. Derrick provides client’s with unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional development. Derrick continues to provide partners and clients with maximized real estate asset value.

Derrick is loyal, committed, accountable and innovative when it comes to providing the best of services. Derrick’s personal touch provides quality home comforts to those whom seek to make change.

Derrick’s skills as a past union representative have launched him in the direction to be the voice and the design of integrity. Derrick is trendsetter when it comes to initiating neighborhood change.

As a heavy equipment operator Derrick understands the loads that can be cast upon one’s shoulders. As an Agent with the National Association for the Advancement of Color People (NAACP) Derrick is charged to secure the general public and the Honorable Dr. President Derrick L. Foward.

Active Subscribing Silver Life Member.

Quote: “If you do what you love then you never work a day in your life” anonymous

Agent Eric L. Ellington, Sr.

Sergeant-at-Arms

Executive Committee
Sales Rep. / Support

A native of Dayton, Ohio. Graduate of Patterson Co-op High School Class of 1994. Currently employed by Heidelberg Distributing Company since 1998. He is a sales rep/support.

Community Involvement:

Volunteer NFL Summer Camp
Organizer 10 years Breast Cancer Awareness
Inspired By Dayton Empowered by Us
Miami Valley Organizing Collaborative
Administrator What's Going On In Dayton Feeding the Homeless.
Thanksgiving Food Distribution 10 + years
Community Harvest Initiative to increase awareness of infant mortality.
Get out and Vote Campaign NAACP

Additional Related Activity:

Organizer - Food and Clothing Distribution for our Community - Emmanuel MB Church
Organizer Community Clean-up in partnership with Milano's
Volunteer Vineyard Church, Hope Foundation
Security, sound and social media - Emmanuel MB Church
Designer of Martin Luther King posters for walk
NAACP Dayton Unit Sgt. At Arms - 7th term

Agent William Thomas Spear

Agent Eric L. Ellington, Sr.

Agent William Thomas Spear

Security Detail

Chair, Building Maintenance

Retired

William Thomas Spear, a native of Dayton, Ohio, is affectionately known as (Tee) or (Spear).

Will grew up on the Westside of Dayton and attended Dayton Public Schools until his 8th grade year.

His family moved to Macon, Georgia where he graduated from Central Lanier High School.

After graduating from high school, Will moved back to Dayton, Ohio. He was an avid skater and assumed the name of Tee because of his skating ability at Dayton's own Skate Land.

Will was proud to serve our Nation for 4 1/2 years in the U.S. Army. He left the Army with the rank of an (E4) Specialist where he was affectionately known as Spear.

While serving on the Dayton Unit NAACP Security Team, Will was led to serve as the armor-bearer to the President.

Will married Shuthee Bryant-Johnson. They have two sons, William Jr. & Joseph Aaron.

Stacey D. Benson-Taylor

Member

Executive Committee

Chief Deputy

University of Dayton

Wright State University

Sinclair Community College

Stacey D. Benson-Taylor. Employed at AFSCME Ohio Council 8 for 13 years, where she represented public employees as a Staff Representative for 12, and now as the Dayton Regional Director.

Received an AAS in Paralegal Studies from Sinclair, BA in Political Science from Wright State, and JD from the University of Dayton School of Law.

In addition to serving on the NAACP Executive Committee, serves on the Miami Valley AFL-CIO Executive Board, MLK Inc. Community Engagement Committee, Montgomery County Democratic Party Executive and Central Committees, and as a Lead Coordinator for the "Women of Soul Models" girls mentoring program.

Attends The Way of The Cross Gospel Ministries and is a Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Beta Eta Omega Chapter.

Jo Ann Lovelace Hill

Stacey D. Benson-Taylor

Member

Executive Committee

Retired Deputy Director

Wilberforce University

Dinah M. Williams

Stacey D. Benson-Taylor

Dinah M. Williams

Member

Executive Committee

Retired Postal Worker

Governor State Univeristy

Protecting Your Civil and Human Rights Is Our #1 Priority

Pursuing Equality and Justice for ALL Americans!

The Foward Administration

Executive Leadership

Dr. Derrick L. Foward

"Move Forward With Foward"

Mattie P. White

Willie A. Terrell, Jr.

Mattie P. White

Tom Roberts

Willie A. Terrell, Jr.

Mattie P. White

Willie A. Terrell, Jr.

Willie A. Terrell, Jr.

Willie A. Terrell, Jr.

Clair Mae Thompson

Clair Mae Thompson

Clair Mae Thompson

Tiwona L. Foward

Clair Mae Thompson

Clair Mae Thompson

Lauretta Williams

Clair Mae Thompson

Lauretta Williams

Harvey C. Bolden

Jessie O. Gooding

Jessie O. Gooding

Jessie O. Gooding

Jessie O. Gooding

Jessie O. Gooding

Get Engaged

Jessie O. Gooding

Get Engaged

Youth & College Division Leadership On E.C.

Solomon Scales

Dr. Derrick L. Foward

Dr. Derrick L. Foward

Dr. Derrick L. Foward

Dr. Derrick L. Foward

Dr. Derrick L. Foward

Pamela D. Sloan

Dr. Derrick L. Foward

Pamela D. Sloan

Zora Boddie

Dr. Derrick L. Foward

Dr. Derrick L. Foward

Dr. Derrick L. Foward

Dr. Derrick L. Foward

Dr. Derrick L. Foward

Mattie P. White

Dr. Derrick L. Foward

Mattie P. White

Escalajah Draper

Escalajah Draper

Escalajah Draper

Tiwona L. Foward

Escalajah Draper

Escalajah Draper

Vilo Westwood

Escalajah Draper

Vilo Westwood

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Executive Committee

Atty. Gary J. Leppla

Rev. Dr. David L. Fox

Rev. Dr. David L. Fox

Rev. Dr. David L. Fox

Rev. Dr. David L. Fox

Rev. Dr. David L. Fox

Brian E. Dunson

Rev. Dr. David L. Fox

Brian E. Dunson