Fr. James N. Wilson, II. - President
Fr. James N. Wilson, II, MTS, Dmin First LECUSA Chairman (2006 to 2008) and 7th LECUSA President (2024-), Priest in Charge of the affiliated St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Pleasantville, NJ and St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church in Atlantic City, NJ
Wilhelmina Wilson - Vice President
Wilhelmina Wilson started Kindergarten at the Trinity Parish School (TPS). Later enrolled into B.W.Harris Episcopal School for elementary education and subsequently graduated in 1971.
Obtained a Bachelors of Business Administration degree, BBA, and a Masters of Public Administration, MPA, from the California State University, Sacramento. Also holds a certificate in Manpower Budgeting from the Royal Institute of Public Administration, (RIPA), London, England.
OCCUPATION: BANKING AND ADMINISTRATION
• Currently works for Bank of America as a Manager and AVP for 30 plus years.
• Prior work: Liberia Rural Communication Network (LRCN/LBS) in partnership with USAID
• Liberian Civil Service Agency
Wilhelmina has three sons and five grandchildren.
Johnathan Pearce - LECUSA National Treasurer
Jonathan Pearce has a Bachelor’s of Science (BSc) in Economics with minor in management and a master’s of science in information systems (MSIS). Jonathan has served the Episcopal Church both in Liberia and in Baltimore (USA) in several capacities including, but not limited to, EYC chair, youth president, chorister, vestryman, lay reader, chalice bearer, parish financial secretary, parish treasurer, Secretary of LECUSA, and auditor.
Johnathan is a lifelong Episcopalian with deep roots in St Stephen Episcopal Parish, 10th Street Sinkor. In the USA, he is a member of the Church of The Nativity/Comforter – an Episcopal-Lutheran fellowship.
As treasurer of LECUSA, Jonathan plans to maintain proper and acceptable financial procedures and be accountable to the organization.
Augusta Paye-Elliott - FINANCIAL Secretary
Mrs. Theresa Togba-Witherspoon - Secretary
My name is Theresa Tete Togba-Witherspoon. I am an educator preparing young children for the future. I grew up in Liberia and attended the St. Augustine Episcopal Church in Bardnersville. I grew up in a family of educators and priests. As I grew up and saw education and religious activities practiced in my home, I knew being an educator and working in God’s house were my callings. My passion working with young children and working in the house of God has been evident in my involvement in the school as a teacher,and my church as a choir member and the women’s President. I have the opportunity to serve as Secretary General for the Liberian Episcopal Community USA, LECUSA-MN Chapter from 2016 to present. Through these experiences, I have learned to interact with diverse group of people which has sharpened and increased my ability to relate to others. I have also had the opportunity to record meetings minutes and send out relevant communications to members.
It’s my prayer and hope that I can be of help to the Liberian Episcopal Community USA. Let us remember that Unity is our Strength, and together we can make it.
Benoni T. Grimes - Parliamentarian
Benoni T. Grimeswas born in Monrovia, Liberia and grew up in the Township of Caldwell in Montserrado County where he also served at the Township Commissioner before traveling abroad for further studies. Benoni is a graduate of the University of Liberia in Monrovia, Liberia where he obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree and hold two master’s degrees Education and Education Administration & Leadership from the Saint Mary's Catholic University of Minnesota as well as a K-12 Administrator Licensure. He is currently working on his doctorate in Divinity at the North Central Seminary. Benoni studied theology at the Seth C Edwards Theological School in Monrovia, an Episcopal Theological Institute in Monrovia and was advanced as candidate for Holy Orders in the Episcopal Church prior to his travel to the United States. Bro. Grimes worked in various capacities including District Cultural and Diversity Director, Student Learning Advocate, Teacher and substitute Teacher, Assistant Principal at various school districts in Minnesota including Minneapolis, Anoka-Hennepin, Saint Paul, Edina Public Schools, Roseville Area Schools and the Osseo Public Schools District. Prior to coming to the United States, he served as Principal of the Caldwell Community and the Mount Caldwell Foundation Schools in Caldwell, Liberia.
Benoni is married to Caroline and blessed with three beautiful daughters and a son (Coretta Wata, Corazon Nukunu, Macucu Quenila and Darius. They are all members of Trinity Episcopal Church in Anoka, MN. Bro. Grimes is currently in discernment for the Ordered Ministry in the Diocese of Minnesota. At the same time he is Chairman of the LECUSA Membership Committee and is currently making tremendous efforts to establish the next LECUSA Chapter.
Mrs. Rachel Bofa Jallah-Andrews - Chaplain
Reaching out to Episcopalians of Liberian descent residing in the USA in order to foster spiritual and pastoral care and be supportive of one another.
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