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Meet our Board of Directors 

The LDCCH is governed by a Board of Directors, comprised of highly qualified and committed community residents. The Board of Directors is responsible for maintaining the commitment of the LDCCH’s mission, establishing its strategic direction, ensuring its compliance with all applicable legal requirements, and maintaining the organization’s financial well-being.  Directors must act in the interest of the organization and avoid conflicts of interest. The Board of Directors selects and evaluates the performance of the Executive Director, and approves and monitors LDCCH’s programs and services.

LDCCH’s Board of Directors elects a Chair, a Vice-Chair, Secretary, and a Treasurer of the Board and the organization.  The terms of office are for two years and there is no automatic renewal at the end of the terms


Charles Thomas

Chairman

Steve Cromity

Board Member

Mildred Smith

Board Member

Victoria Powe-Bittle

Board Member

Michael Bailey, Esq.

Board Member

Kenneth L. Pyle, Sr

Board Member

Von Joseph

Board Member

Kenneth Laidlow

Board Member

Von Joseph

Board Member

Rev. Karim Camara

Board Member

Phillip T. Hardy, Esq.

Board Member

Richard T. Washington, Esq.

Board Member

Nedra Campbell

Board Member

Rev. Dr. Clarence Norman, Sr.

Original Founder & Visionary

In Memoriam of our Founder

Rev. Dr. Clarence Norman, Sr.

April 30, 1930 – July 8, 2015

A transformative pastor, community leader, and the founder of the Local Development Corporation of Crown Heights. Click below to learn about more of his achievements and service to others.

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