Leadership

Consider yourself invited!
We have one of the largest and most active units in Oregon, and many hands make light work. As you review the committee positions below, note that vacant seats are in need of your energy and expertise. Also, each chairperson welcomes members to support the work of the respective committees. Email us or attend an upcoming membership meeting for more information.

President

Benny Williams presides over the Unit/Branch and chairs the Executive Committee/Board.

Vice President

Reg Hendrix supports president Benny Williams in coordinating Unit activities and overseeing the Executive Committee and membership meetings.

Secretary

Pastor Marilyn Williams records memberships and provides reports to the local chapter, State Area Conference and national NAACP.

Treasurer

Michael Chenault is the chief financial officer. Mr. Chenault deposits all monies received by the Unit and submits reports to the Unit and Executive Committee.

Communication Chair

Michelle Blake promotes visibility of the NAACP, maintains this website, and works with the local media to raise awareness of the Unit's programs, activities, functions, and objectives.

 Education Chair

Cynthia Richardson coordinates the annual African American Youth Leadership Conference (AAYLC), coordinates our scholarship program, and hosts various events throughout the year to improve achievement and opportunities for students of color.

Membership Chair

Reg Hendrix works to increase and maintain membership. Mr. Hendrix plans membership drives, encourages members to get involved in the Unit, and promotes membership levels.

Legal Redress Chair

Kristi Negri collects and responds to legal redress matters. See our Legal Redress tab for necessary forms.

Freedom Fund Chair

Pastor Williams and Michael Chenault take the lead on making arrangements for the annual Freedom Fund Banquet, a crucial and highly enjoyable fundraiser.

Political Action Committee Chair

Tom Sermak works to help increase registration and voting, address municipal, state and federal legislation, and seeks to help repeal racially discriminatory legislation. 

Housing Chair

Ashley Ingersoll will study housing conditions in the local community, address complaints of discrimination and oppose restrictive practices

Labor & Industry Chair

Vacant: the labor and industry chair will seek to improve economic status of minority groups by elimination of discriminatory practices in employment and secure enactment of fair employment practices legislation

Community Coordination Chair

Vacant: the community coordination chair will enlist support of other community organizations on issues affecting interests of minority groups

Youth Chapter Chair

Vacant: the youth chapter chair will help recruit and mobilize young people to work for racial justice and help connect young people to opportunities such as our African-American Youth Leadership Conference and our Freedom Fund Scholarship.