AHERN Board of Directors News & Members

I am pleased to present our board’s news and activities, as I remain committed to upholding its integrity through transparency.

Mrs. Vivian Releford, Board Chairman

Board of Directors News

On January 2, 2026, Board Chairman Vivian and Douglas observed our 58th Wedding Anniversary. The Releford are members of Bethel AME Zion Church in Kingsport, Tennessee,

Board of Directors

Mrs. Vivian Releford
Chairman & Charter Member

Rev. Cecil Mills Jr.
Vice-Chairman & Charter Member

Ms. Jacqueline Collins
Secretary

Ms. Cathy Walker
Recording Secretary

Rev. Roger Mills Jr.
Founder-President & Treasurer

Mr. William Isom II
Financial Secretary

Dr. Dorothy Dobbins

Ms. Shelia Pinkston

Reverend Dr. Harold Middlebrook Sr.

Dr. Diane Lewis

Rev. Alicia Starnes

Ms. Deborah Arnett

In Memoriam

Rev. Frederick L. Gordon
Charter Member & 1st Chairman
2009 - 2014

Rev. Dr. C. H. Charlton
Member and Writer
2011 - 2020

Dr. Angela Lewis
Member & Writer
2010 - 2019