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Pastor Wayne BuggsPRESIDENT
Pastor of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, Choudrant, LA, and Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Also a US Army Veteran & financial literacy educator/insurance broker. A professional CDL driver for 26 years. I joined the Coalition because of my passion for pooling our resources and expertise to serve the community. |
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Pastor Detorian GipsonVice President
Pastor of Antioch Baptist Church in Homer, LA. Regional Vice President with Primerica, Entrepreneur of several businesses. Graduate of Grambling State University. My passion for joining the coalition is to teach the next generation relevant information that will empower them. |
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Troy Brooks, Sr.TREASURER
Former Regions Bank Manager, Former ROTC Instructor at Alcorn State University, US Army Veteran, 25+ years licensed insurance agent. President of Brooks Insurance Brokers, LLC. My passion for community redevelopment and education of our constituents for a better life lead me to join the coalition. |
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Patricia Mims-BrooksSECRETARY
Former Executive Assistant for Fortune 500 Companies. Volunteered as President of the Dallas Urban League Guild for 36+ years. Vice President of Brooks Insurance Broker, LLC. My passion for developing children for leadership is why I joined the Coalition. |
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Deacon Tommie WoodsFINANCIAL SECRETARY
A Career Fireman, working his way over the past 36 years from basic firefighter to paramedic, driver, Assistant Chief and Chief. My passion is to assist young adults in steps to be successful after leaving high school. |
Meet the Board
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Edward SmithCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Retired pastor of Antioch Missionary Baptist church in Homer, LA. Current associate minister at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church in Lake Charles, LA. A Middle & High School Social Studies teacher with Calcasieu Parish in Lake Charles, Louisiana. An educator of 19 years with a Master’s Degree from Western Governor’s University. My passion for joining the Coalition lies in my drive to enrich the lives of students academically and socially. |
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Julius SumlerVICE PRESIDENT
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Gerald JenkinsBOARD TREASURER
Deputy Sheriff for the Lincoln Parish Sheriff Department with 35 years experience. Jenkins served as Deacon at the Mount Sinai Baptist Church for several years. My passion is the youth of our communities, inspiring them to become impactful adults with an inspiration to serve others. |
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Regina BuggsBOARD SECRETARY
Teacher’s Assistant at the Lincoln Preparatory School in Grambling, LA, Pursuing a Degree in Education at Grambling State University. My mission is to love, nurture, lead, guide, and teach youth in the community, church, and workplace to strive for excellence academically, socially, and spiritually. |
Auxiliary Advisors and Directors
Prentiss
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Troy
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Deacon Gerald
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Deacon Tommie
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Pastor Alejandro
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Kerry and Beverly CrawfordYouth Athletic Directors
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Pastor DeTorian GipsonBiblical/Spiritual Education Advisor
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Pastor Julius
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Pastor David
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