President
Deacon LaVonn Traylor is the president of South Suburban Action Conference. After becoming involved with SSAC, he was a member for two years and was then elected as President. Growing up, he attended Chicago Public Schools and graduated from Morgan Park High School in 1976. He retired from M&M Mars after 22 years of service an
President
Deacon LaVonn Traylor is the president of South Suburban Action Conference. After becoming involved with SSAC, he was a member for two years and was then elected as President. Growing up, he attended Chicago Public Schools and graduated from Morgan Park High School in 1976. He retired from M&M Mars after 22 years of service and attends South Suburban Missionary Baptist Church where he serves as Deacon. He takes great pride in helping and developing others to be more effective and powerful by pulling the best out of them. Deacon Traylor and his wife Belinda Ann Traylor have four children, three boys and one girl.
1st Vice President
Pastor Dale A. Lawson is the Pastor of Christ Temple Baptist Church in Markham, IL. His commitment to his faith and to his Christ Temple family are strengths beyond measure that benefit the entire congregation. Pastor Lawson is married to Evangelist Vallierie Lawson, Christ Temple's First Lady, who stands beside him
1st Vice President
Pastor Dale A. Lawson is the Pastor of Christ Temple Baptist Church in Markham, IL. His commitment to his faith and to his Christ Temple family are strengths beyond measure that benefit the entire congregation. Pastor Lawson is married to Evangelist Vallierie Lawson, Christ Temple's First Lady, who stands beside him in dedicated and faithful service in Christ Temple. They have one son and one daughter, as well as 15 grandchildren.
2nd Vice President
A highly motivated financial professional that combines communication, organizational, analytical and research skills with a special focus on establishing and cultivating client relationships. Highly regarded as a driven, personable leader with the proven ability to develop and manage effective team environments as wel
2nd Vice President
A highly motivated financial professional that combines communication, organizational, analytical and research skills with a special focus on establishing and cultivating client relationships. Highly regarded as a driven, personable leader with the proven ability to develop and manage effective team environments as well as prioritize and complete projects under pressure. Possesses spirited optimism, self-discipline, and a work ethic that transcends the nine-to-five boundaries.
Secretary
Trancita Mickens is the Secretary of SSAC and is a faithful worker in the justice field. She retired as a Human Resource Specialist with the United States Postal Service for 31 years. Trancita is a member of Lord of Mercy Catholic Church in Harvey, IL. She has a Bachelors Degree in Organizational Management. She was installed as Secretary on January 21, 2023.
Treasurer
Dr. Emma L. Dabney is treasurer of SSAC and has shown her eagerness to work and support the organization. She has a true love for GOD's work and is a member of Covenant United Church of Christ in South Holland, IL. Dr. Dabney worked for the U.S. Steel Corporation for 12 years before the sell-out of the corporation in Chicago.
Treasurer
Dr. Emma L. Dabney is treasurer of SSAC and has shown her eagerness to work and support the organization. She has a true love for GOD's work and is a member of Covenant United Church of Christ in South Holland, IL. Dr. Dabney worked for the U.S. Steel Corporation for 12 years before the sell-out of the corporation in Chicago. She later obtained a position at the Southwest Cook County Cooperative for Special Education, and retired in 2012, after 26 years of service. GOD blessed Dr. Dabney with 5 children, (4 daughters, and 1 son); 16 grandchildren and 3 great-grandson.
Pastor David Bigsby, is the Pastor of In The Upper Room Ministries, Lansing IL
Pastor Bigsby served as President of the South Suburban Action Conference, ( until 2009) which is actively pursuing and involved in social, civic, and educational parity in the south suburbs, including such issues as the Third Airport in Peotone. More recently,
Pastor David Bigsby, is the Pastor of In The Upper Room Ministries, Lansing IL
Pastor Bigsby served as President of the South Suburban Action Conference, ( until 2009) which is actively pursuing and involved in social, civic, and educational parity in the south suburbs, including such issues as the Third Airport in Peotone. More recently, he was elected Vice President of African American Leadership Commission, (AALC) a national organization dedicated to development of clergy in social justice advocacy. In July 2009, Pastor Bigsby was elected President of Gamaliel National Clergy Caucus (GNCC), and was installed in December at ILA in St. Louis, MO.L
Clergy Caucus Chair
Pastor, Tyrone Coleman, is the pastor of Evans Community Church, in Phoenix IL . He is Co-Convenor of the South Suburban Action Conference presiding over each meeting and is Chair of the Jobs Taskforce.
SSAC Parliamentarian
Grace is our newly elected Parliamentarian and has been a willing worker for Justice since the inception of SSAC.
Pastor Tyrone Coleman, Co-Convenor
Mrs. Annie Sears, Co-Convenor
Restorative Justice Taskforce
Atty Madeline Sanders
Rev. Maverick Davis
Father Len Dubi
Mrs. Fronnie Echols
Sis. Joyce Scott
Dea. LaVonn Traylor
Sis. Heather Wills
Pastor Olusegun Oyewole
Lively Souls (Seniors) Taskforce
Bro. Dwight Taylor
Sis. Barbara Parker
Housing Taskforce
Bro. Thomas
Pastor Tyrone Coleman, Co-Convenor
Mrs. Annie Sears, Co-Convenor
Restorative Justice Taskforce
Atty Madeline Sanders
Rev. Maverick Davis
Father Len Dubi
Mrs. Fronnie Echols
Sis. Joyce Scott
Dea. LaVonn Traylor
Sis. Heather Wills
Pastor Olusegun Oyewole
Lively Souls (Seniors) Taskforce
Bro. Dwight Taylor
Sis. Barbara Parker
Housing Taskforce
Bro. Thomas Ketchum
Ms. Trancita Mickens
Mrs. Sandrea Harvey
Rev. Maverick Davis
Program Committee
Mrs. Wynell Verrett-Butler
Dr. Emma Dabney
Mrs. Sandrea Harvey
Ms. Trancita Mickens
Ms. Erika Butler
Mrs. Belinda Ann Traylor
Scholarship Committee
Dr. Emma L. Dabney
Bro. Mark Thompson
Pastor Tyrone Coleman
Ms. Trancita Mickens
Mrs. Belinda Traylor
Education Task Force
Lady Grace Dawson
Pastor Dale A. Lawson
Dr. Emma Dabney
Heather Wills
Pastor Derrick Roberts
Airport Committee
Pastor David Bigsby
Bro. Mark Thompson
Ms. Trancita Mickens
Father Len Dubi
President Min. LaVonn Traylor
Pastor James Hunt
Media Marketing
Ms. Grace Dawson
Deacon Antonio Cooper
Dr. Emma Dabney
Voter Participation
Heather Wills
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