Oscar Kennedy, President

Oscar Kennedy is a retired Georgia-Pacific employee with 38 years of distinguished service, where he served as the Corporate Facility Manager and Security Coordinator for the Texas and Louisiana region. Prior to the Georgia-Pacific acquisition, his career with Temple-Inland and International Paper included key leadership roles as an I/T Operations Manager and an I/T Purchasing Agent, demonstrating his expertise in operations, technology, and organizational management.

Vincent Beamon,
Vice President

Vincent Beamon dedicated 27 years to Champion Paper, serving in Product Services and contributing to the company’s operational excellence. After his long tenure there, he continued his commitment to public service by working for the State of Texas in corrections. He retired from Lufkin Industries as a Parts Supplier.

Sellestine Hunt, Recording Secretary

Sellestine Collins Hunt has dedicated her life to serving others. As a Realtor® (GRI) with Century 21 Cota Realty, she guides individuals and families through every step of purchasing or selling their homes. She is also a retired Associate Dean of Student Support Services at Angelina College, where she devoted 45 years to advancing student success. Throughout her distinguished career in higher education, she worked tirelessly to help students achieve both their academic and personal goals.

Brenda Tankersley, Treasurer

Brenda Anderson Tankersley is a retired educator with forty years of dedicated service in Lufkin ISD. Throughout her career, she employed a wide range of instructional methods to engage students and support individualized learning, while collaborating closely with teachers, parents, administrators, and community leaders. She also mentored and coached new teachers, strengthening instructional practices across the district. Committed to creating inclusive and culturally responsive classrooms, she researched students’ backgrounds and experiences to ensure they felt safe, supported, and eager to learn.

Charles Chatman, Assistant Treasurer

Charles Chatman has decades of experience in executive leadership, business development expertise, and operational excellence. He is the CEO and CFO of Janus Solutions Inc., DBA Bodacious Bar-B-Q. He is also the retired CEO of Superior Professional Services Inc.

Eric Chinn, Audiovisual Education

Eric Chinn is a seasoned mechanical engineer and the owner of CVG (Computers, Video & Graphics). Drawing on his experience as a Naval Nuclear Machinist’s Mate, he brings a broad and adaptable technical skill set refined through roles at General Motors, Southwest Detroit Hospital, and Piston Automotive. With 15 years of experience at the local Soundsmiths SoundTechs, Eric has seamlessly blended engineering precision with his passion for video, sound, and music, creating a unique expertise that spans both technology and the creative arts.

Dr. Monica Peters-Clark, Communications

Dr. Monica Y. Peters-Clark has more than 25 years of experience in program development, strategic planning, workforce development, and organizational improvement. She is the Founder and Principal Consultant of M. Clark Consulting, LLC, where she provides orgaizational management, leadership development and advocacy consulting services. Previously, she served as Director of Business Engagement at Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas, where she led regional employer initiatives, workforce development strategies, and community partnerships. She spent over ten years at Angelina College, advancing institutional effectiveness and innovation through continuous improvement initiatives. She also served as Program Director at Jetson Correctional Center for Youth, where she developed and implemented programs supporting the growth and rehabilitation of adjudicated youth.

Advisory Committee

Dr. Freddie Avant

Stephen F. Austin State University

Miguell Ceazar

Houston Public Library

Marque Denmon

Utah Jazz

Roy Dubose

African American Library Gregory Friends

Jonathan Gerland

The History Center

Freddie Gipson

Angelina County Citizens Chamber of Commerce

John Green

Attorney

Ken Houston

Dunbar HS Alumni

Dr. Patricia McKenzie

Dunbar HS Alumni

Dr. Vicki Claybon-Sellers

Dunbar HS Alumni

Robert Shankle

City of Lufkin

Dr. Daniel Spikes

Lufkin ISD

Pastor Joe Starks

Dunbar HS Alumni

Kenneth Williams

City of Beaumont