meet our dedicated team
Lake County Ohio NAACP Executive Committee
The Lake County NAACP was founded on the idea of ensuring equal opportunity & rights for all people, with special emphasis on underserved and oppressed populations. Since the establishment of the Lake County Ohio Branch of the NAACP in 1958, we have been committed to this mission and have been an essential part of building awareness and bringing about positive changes to our community.
Our team is made up entirely of volunteers.
Allow us to introduce you to:
Chris Lee
President
My name is Rev. Chris Lee, QMHS, MA, TBS.
I am an Ordained Minister. I currently Work as a Director of Social Services at a nursing facility. I am the CEO of a non profit organization dealing with youth in Arts and Theatre. My passion is to continue to be an advocate for the Minority population.
Deacon James Dillard
1st Vice President
James Dillard, NAACP member active for two years, served as an officer under the past presidents in 1982, 1983. Retired human resource administrator from The Lubrizol Corporation, retired school board member, Painesville City Board of Education, charter member of The New Hope Baptist Church, Painesville, Ohio. Presently. Chairman of the Deacon Board in the New Hope Baptist Church..
Dr. Frances Webb
2nd Vice President
Events Committee Chair
Education Chair
W.I.N. Committee Co-Chair
I am a native of Painesville and attended the local public school system. I graduated from Ohio Dominican College with my Bachelor's degree then received my Medical Doctorate degree from Wright State University School of Medicine. After 32 years as an Obstetrician Gynecologist I retired and returned to Painesville. I am currently on the Painesville City Local School Board and tutor students from elementary to high school. I've been an active member of the Lake County NAACP W.I.N. and Education Committees.
Dwane Towler
3rd Vice President
Bio coming soon.
Earnestine (Tina) Wilson
Treasurer
Membership Committee Co-Chair
Serves as Co-Chair of the Membership Committee, W.I.N. Member. Advocate for Civil and Human Rights for all people.
I have served my Community, Churches, United Way, PTA, Boy Scouts, Volunteer Lake County Hospital NAACP and YMCA.
Retired 2014 from Lake County Auditors Office as Office Manager/ BOR Secretary, Realtor, Notary and Appraiser.
I have served my Community, Churches, United Way, PTA, Boy Scouts, Volunteer Lake County Hospital NAACP and YMCA.
Retired 2014 from Lake County Auditors Office as Office Manager/ BOR Secretary, Realtor, Notary and Appraiser.
Arlene Becks
Secretary
Bio coming soon
Debera Douglas
Assistant Treasurer
Bio coming soon
Derrick Abney
At-Large
Bio coming soon
Rene Aston
At-Large
Bio coming soon
Dyan Denmeade
Health Committee Chair
I was honored to receive the 2021 Dr. William J Rucker Award for Providing Health & Medical Service in Lake County. I have worked with the Lake NAACP to increase access to healthcare and health services for Lake County residents since March 2021, and was appointed to the Executive Committee as the Health Committee Chair in May 2023.
I work as a Certified Nurse Practitioner and volunteer at the local Free Health Clinic as a provider. I am an avid gardener with the goal of growing a ten-foot tomato plant, and a pumpkin weighing more than my toddler.
Bishop Gerard Mirbel
At-Large
I am a Haiti missionary and minister of the Gospel working to improve the well being of the people of Haiti West Indies and the people of the United States of America.
I previously served two terms as President of the Lake County Branch NAACP and am currently serving as First Vice President. I am also a Board Member of Western Reserve Community Development and the Lake County Library District.
Joe Megery
At-Large
Bio Coming Soon
Reverend Melvin Motley
At-Large
I am the pastor of Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church in Painesville. Presently teaching a twelve (12) state bible study each week and currently working for Motley Construction Inc. I enjoy working with people and giving spiritual guidance.
Lois Osborn
At-Large
Bio Coming Soon