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Committee Members

LARRY B. BROWN
Chairman

Larry B. Brown is the third child born to Percy Lee Brown, Jr. and Geraldine Malinda Brown. He was born and raised in Steubenville, Ohio. Larry got the message early in life that education was very important and that great effort in the pursuit of his education was equally as important. +View Full Bio...

LENNIE LYNWOOD BROWN
Co-Chairman

Lynwood has extensive years of experience in business development, marketing, sales and promotion and customer service. He possesses a high level of challenging, responsibilities throughout his professional career. Strong Leadership Skills, Life & Health Certified, CFL Certified, Series 63. +View Full Bio...

DEBORAH K. BROWN STUBBS
Director of Finance

Deborah K. Stubbs is the second oldest of eight children born to Percy Lee Brown, Jr. and Geraldine M. Brown. Deborah attended Ohio University, and then transferred to Akron University, where she received a BS degree in Education (Comprehensive Special Educations K-12). Deborah then continued her education by obtaining a Master's of Science Degree (Education) from the University of Louisville. +View Full Bio...

DONNA R. BROWN
Secretary

Donna R. Brown is fourth child born to Percy L. Brown, Jr. and Geraldine M. Brown. Upon graduating from Steubenville "Big Red" High School, Donna attended the University of Iowa receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. She received awards and achievements which included: University of Iowa Scholarship, Alpha Lambda Delta Academic Achievement Award, Honor's Club, and a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. +View Full Bio...

DENESSE BROWN FOLEY
Financial Secretary

Denesse Brown Foley is the fifth child of eight children born to Percy Lee Brown, Jr. and Geraldine Malinda Brown. Denesse attended Ohio University in Athens, Ohio in 1977 majoring in Early Childhood Education. +View Full Bio...

DRENA D. BROWN
Treasurer

Drena Dawn Brown Blackwell is the youngest daughter of eight children born to Percy Lee Brown, Jr. and Geraldine M. Brown. Drena studied Early Childhood Education at the Community College of Aurora in Colorado. There, Drena maintained a 4.0 grade point average (GPA) and became a member of Phi Theta Kappa in 1995. +View Full Bio...

DIANE BROWN WALLACE
Community Liaison

Diane Brown Wallace is the first child born to Percy Lee Brown, Jr. and Geraldine Malinda Brown. Diane graduated from the University of Iowa in 1973 majoring in Social Work. Diane married Booker T. Wallace on January 27, 1997. Booker attended Langston University until he was drafted into the USA Air Force.  +View Full Bio...

PERCY LEE BROWN III
Publicity Director

Percy Lee Brown III is the sixth child born to Percy Lee Brown, Jr. and Geraldine Malinda Brown. He was born and raised in Steubenville, Ohio. Percy feels blessed to be raised in a nurturing environment that instilled Christian values and morals.  This same environment encouraged education and a blueprint for pursuing higher education beyond high school. +View Full Bio...

GERALDINE M. BROWN
Honorary Member

My name is Geraldine M. Brown and it is my great privilege to be selected as an Honorary Member of the Percy Lee Brown, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund. It is such an honor to be a member of this organization because my children were involved in the selection process that led to my appointment. I am extremely proud of them for undertaking this endeavor. Their father would be proud too. +View Full Bio...

GEORGE N. BROOM
Honorary Member

George N. Broom passed away and went to be with the Lord on January 31, 2015. He was an excellent fundraiser for the Percy Lee Brown, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund and always worked hard in other ways to help our youth advance themselves. He will always be an Honorary Member of the scholarship fund. +View Full Bio...

RONNIE L. KING
Honorary Member

Ronnie L. King is a retired Purchasing Manager and native of Dayton, Ohio. As a student of the Dayton Public School System, Ron graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1974. Ron attended The Ohio State University earning a Bachelors of Science degree in Business Administration. +View Full Bio...

CLIFTON L. SPINNER
Honorary Member

Clifton L. Spinner, a nephew of the late Percy L. Brown Jr. and a native of Steubenville, Ohio is a commander with the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Clifton studied at West Liberty University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. He was also a four year standout athlete on the football team. +View Full Bio...

DENNIS M. WHITMIRE
Honorary Member

Dennis M. Whitmire was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina.  Dennis moved with his family to Columbus, Ohio at an early age. His father owned his own business.  He was a Plastering Contractor.  Dennis graduated from Central High in 1965. He joined the United States Navy and became a Navy Medical Corpsman serving on ships, performing at different duty stations. Additionally, he served with the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.  +View Full Bio...