Leadership

Shannon Cloman 
President

Orlando Arnold

1st Vice President

Address:Miami, Florida

Email: Orlando@Pyramidsportsgroup.com
Phone: 313-995-6928

Wendell Saxon

2nd Vice President

Address: 1645 McCain Road
Wetumpka, Al 36092

Email: WSaxon1977@gmail.com
Phone: 334-549-2468

Marcedia Bolden

Treasurer

 

As a native of Gary, Indiana, who currently resides in Birmingham, Alabama, Marcedia received her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Alabama State University. Upon graduation from ASU, she received a BS in Human Resources from Purdue University, a Master of Business Administration, and a Master of Public Administration from DeVry University.  She has over 24 years of experience in the accounting/finance world. She is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Address: 2910 Allison Bonnett Memoral Drive
Suite106 PMB 354

Email: NAAASUTreasurer@gmail.com
Phone: 205-259-8729

Tislam Ellis

Financial Secretary

 

Address: 3447 Gilmer Avenue
Montgomery, Al. 36105

Email: bamastatealum@gmail.com
Phone: 334-538-2721

Rita Knight-Smith

Recording Secretary

 

1986 Criminal Justice Cum Laude Graduate of Alabama State University. 
Past President of the New York Metro Chapter of the ASU/NAA for 2 terms
Past Northeast Regional Director for 2 terms
Served as The ASU/NAA Secretary for the years 2016-2017
Present Member of the Metro Atlanta Alumni Chapter
Life member since 2019
Retired from New York City Department of Education
Reisides in McDonough, GA where she now works for The Henry County School System.  She is an active and Proud Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.


Address: 604 Lockerbie Terrace
McDonough, GA 30252

Email: mjr1130@aol.com
Phone: 470-936-6814 / 917-817-9467

Vanda Jones III

Far West Regional Director

Dionna McMillan

Farwest Regional Representative

Dionna McMillian is a graduate of Alabama State University who resides in Los Angeles, California.  She works as a film and commercial director.  She currently serves the NAA as the Farwest Regional Representative and is an active member of the LA Alumni Chapter.

Address: Los Angeles, CA

Email: asu.farwestregion.rep@gmail.com
Phone: N/A

James Catledge

Midwest Regional Director

1969 Alabama State University Graduate
Elementary Education Major
Retired Educator Cleveland Public School System

James is currently residing in Gates Mills, Ohio.

Address: 1815 SOM Center Rd
Gates Mill, OH 44040

Email: jamescatledge@sbcglobal.net
Phone: 216-469-5513

Shannon Washington

Midwest Regional Representative

1996 Alabama State University Graduate - Accounting Major

Shannon resides in Chicago, IL where he currently serves President of the Chicago Alumni Chapter.  Shannon is a Residential Service Coordinator for Urban Development Corporation where he advocates for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities to ensure quality and affordable housing. Shannon was elected Regional Representative at the November 2020 Midwest Regional Conference.

Address: 11505 S. Vincennes
Chicago, IL 60643 

Email: shannon.washington@yahoo.com
Phone: 773-457-2887

Donald Prater

Southeast Regional Director

 

Dr. Donald V. Prater was born and raised in Piedmont, AL and matriculated through the Piedmont City School System.

Donald attended The Alabama State University in Montgomery, AL where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science (1990). As a student at ASU, Donald was campus leader, serving as President of SOS Leaders, a member of the political science club, and pledged Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Gama Beta Chapter. After graduating from ASU, Donald earned his master’s degree from Clark Atlanta University in Counseling and Human Development. He also holds an education leadership certification from Georgia State University. Additionally, Donald holds two post graduate degrees-Education Specialist and Doctor of Education-in education leadership from Argosy University Atlanta.

Address: 3639 Sycamore Bend
Decatur, GA 30349

Email: vandon1025@yahoo.com
Phone: 404-431-3674

Malcolm Mallory

Northeast Regional Director

 

Mr. Mallory was born and raised in Prince Georges County, Maryland and graduated with honors from Alabama State University in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management. Mr. Mallory continued his studies at the University of Maryland Global Campus, earning his Master of Business Administration (MBA) in 2018. Mr. Mallory currently works as a Contracts Manager in Washington D.C.

Mr. Mallory is a prominent member in the Metro DC Alumni Chapter. He is currently a part of the scholarship and awards committee which host the annual Pre-College Scholarship Program. The Pre-College enrichment program is a three-week program in which current ASU students, parents and Alumni of the university share their experiences at ASU with incoming ASU Freshmen. At the workshops conclusion we hold a scholarship and awards ceremony to recognize all participating students and award them with scholarships.

Address: 250 American Way #227
Oxon Hill, MD 20745

Email: malcom.mallory@yahoo.com
Phone: 240.938.1985

Demeatrice Saunders

Northeast Regional Representative

1983 Alabama State University Graduate 
Business Administration (CIS) Major; Marketing Management Minor 
Federal Government IT Specialist (Ret.) 
Registered Representative/ Financial services
Demeatrice was elected Northeast Regional Representative in 2020. 
Previously held office(s): Philadelphia Chapter Corresponding Secretary, Northeast 
Regional Secretary.  Hometown: Verbena, Alabama

Address: 383 Osceola Ave.
Elkins Park, PA 19027

Email: ladydtl@msn.com
Phone: 215.498.1364 

Erick Wright

Past President

1980 Alabama State University Graduate - Communications Major

Currently residing in Lithonia, Georgia and serving his first term as President of the NAA. Erick recently retired after 27 years as a federal government employee. Prior to being elected President, Erick served as the First Vice President, and past president of the Metro Atlanta Alumni Chapter. He is a former Drum Major of the Mighty Marching Hornets Band and member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Erick’s goal is to significantly increase NAA membership through effective communications.

Cromwell Handy

Alumni Affairs Director

1980 Alabama State University Graduate - Accounting Major

As Director of Alumni Affairs for ASU, Cromwell serves as the conduit between the University and National Alumni Association with a goal of increasing alumni participation. Cromwell is a former member of the Mighty Marching Hornets.