Janet Brower is a retired reading specialist from Harnett County School with more than 40 years working with children.  She has years of experience planning and coordinating events such as fundraisers, church & community programs for youth, and family reunions. She enjoys coordinating the SFHA Annual Rural Heritage Food Celebration.

Priscilla Burton is a licensed clinical social worker and a community organizer with experience in nonprofit financial management, community engagement, veterans issues, caregiver support, mental health and geriatrics. Priscilla's background makes her a valuable asset in work with the elderly and with inter-generational initiatives. Her degrees are from NC A&T State University and MSW from the University of Pittsburgh. She is also a licensed real estate agent in North Carolina.

Debra Clyde moved to Spring Lake in 2006 following her service in the United States Army and quickly became active in the community. She is a member of the ministerial team at Bethel A.M.E. Zion Church and was ordained in 2013. Debra is especially passionate about working with young people and remains deeply engaged in youth-focused community efforts.

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She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Administration and Policy, which provides a strong foundation for her work with nonprofit organizations and municipal governments.

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Debra also serves on the Board of Directors for Grands to Grown, a nonprofit that supports grandparents and other kinship caregivers raising children.

Larry Dobbins, a native son of Spring Lake, NC, is a retired Mayor of Spring Lake. He holds a B.S. Degree in Biology and a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from Fayetteville State University, as well as a Master’s Degree in Biology from Duke University. Mr. Dobbins served for 40 years as an educator, was elected to the Spring Lake Board of Aldermen, and served as Mayor from 2017 to 2021. He also served as Pastor at Mt. Herman A.M.E. Zion Church in Goldsboro and currently pastors Mt. Hebrew A.M.E. Zion Church in Fayetteville. In addition to his pastoral duties, he operates a tax preparation business and remains active in several community programs

Doris Lucas is an active and dedicated member of the Sandhills community. She volunteers with her church and with SFHA, helping to organize health and wellness workshops and events. Doris holds a Master’s Degree in Health and Physical Education and taught in the Cumberland County School System for 33 years, also serving as a sports medicine trainer. A committed SFHA member for over ten years, she is a member of the SFHA Sankofa Players and currently serves as Coordinator of the SFHA HealthWise program.

L.D. Dockery is one of four boys born to Thomas and Algia Dockery, on July 15, 1948.

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His childhood life was contained within the small community of Spout Springs, N.C., whose impact has shaped his advocacy for community― “to live and breathe community”.

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His person or of that which he shapes his thriving is a parenting of three children, with his wife, Doris, a pastoring (2004-2016), poetry (children & adult literature),

a persuasion (writing―socio-economic & faith nonfiction), a professor (mathematics),

and a performer (jazz gospel genre) all of which he terms as his Ps of endurance.

       “Involved and Innovative”

1. Associate professor of mathematics at Southeastern Community college, 2011.

   2.  NCCTM (North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics) speaker, 2019, MIC…Mathematics integrated -interdisciplinary Coursework.

   3.  Author: a) POETRHYME…a traditional rhyme reading series of family values and educational perceptions b) RHYME STORY READING (Jungleland) +Plus Series (Liz Lizzard, Michael Monkey, Lee A. Lion, etc..) which includes .

   4.  Founder and CEO of Adammm House Inc., a publishing and production educational resource company.

   5.  Founder of S.O.F.U (Sons of Faith United Inc.) a faith- based.

Not-for-Profit organization dedicated to community activism in promoting the three R’s (Respectful, Responsible, and Resourceful) within the development of minority males.

Myron Jones is a retired United States Air Force veteran who served for 25 years, culminating his military career with a role as Superintendent in Human Resources. Following his service, he spent more than 19 years with the Fayetteville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau as Director of Sales.

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Myron has been an active partner with the Sandhills Family Heritage Association, working to promote African American heritage tours across the Sandhills region. He also serves as a key resource for SFHA’s Veterans History Project and the Deerfield Cemetery Project.

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He holds a Master of Arts degree in Organizational Management. Myron is a dedicated member of Spring Lake Memorial Missionary Baptist Church, where he serves faithfully as an usher.

Tonya Brinkley is a retired U.S. Air Force veteran, having served 21 years with distinction. She brings a deep passion for service and community engagement to the SFHA Board. Tonya holds a B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, a Master’s in Education from the University of Oklahoma, and a Master’s in Computer Information Systems from the University of Phoenix. She is an active member of her church and the Presbytery of Coastal Carolina, where she serves on the Matthew 25 Sub-Committee. Her dedication to giving back is reflected in her ongoing work with both faith-based and community initiatives.

Wilbur S. Graham, Jr. is a U.S. Army veteran and retired Command Sergeant Major with over 30 years of service, including two tours in combat. A native of Wampee, South Carolina, he pursued college studies in Business Management and Criminal Justice through the military education program. After retiring, he and his family opened G & G Country Kitchen restaurants in Spring Lake, NC.

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He later developed Graham Village, LLC—a $21 million affordable housing community in the Myrtle Beach area—and served as Executive Director of the Kingston Lake Education & Business Center, leading its growth as a key community hub.

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Wilbur is a founding member and Regional Commander of NABVETS (National Association for Black Veterans), growing chapters across SC, GA, and FL. He now serves as COO of Nucleus, LLC and CEO of Nucleus Charging Systems, LLC, an EV infrastructure startup.

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He and his wife Hattie live in Spring Lake, where he serves as a Deacon at Spring Lake Memorial Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoys fishing, computers, and building strong communities.