"One Child, One Teacher, One Pen, One Pad...Can Change the World"
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Meet Our Board Members
Meet the Team
Our team is dedicated to the mission of assisting college students to pursue their dreams. Get to know the people who make Mary E Demps Scholarship Fund what it is. Our team is an unbelievable source of information and we are ready to share our events, activities, and ways for you to get involved.
Mr. J. Vincent Demps
Board Chairman
Vincent serves as the Chairman and is truly a valued member of the Mary E Demps Scholarship Fund family. He is the son of the honoree Ms. Demps and could not think of a better way to honor her memory. Mr. Demps is a Volunteer Community College and Fisk University Alum, current Treasurer of the Fisk Class 1991 Alumni and Memphis Fisk Club. Vincent initiates, organizes, and develops new ways to increase donation efforts while corporate matching contributions.
Ms. Andrea Demps
Board Member
Ms. Demps is a University of Tennessee Alum, who also holds an MBA from Union University. She plays a major role in keeping the organization on task. Ms. Demps is personable and detail-oriented and is instrumental in establishing the initial parameters associated with the scholarships. We are so lucky to have such a wonderful woman on our team.
Dr. Ray Bennett
Board Member
Dr. Ray Bennett is a former athlete and Fisk University Alum as well as a graduate of Meharry Medical College. He is the founder of Wingard Primary Care in Peachtree City; GA. Dr. Bennett is a keen believer in the power of charity and volunteer work and is committed to changing the world. His dedication and input play a major role on the team. We are happy to have Dr. Bennett as part of the Mary E Demps Scholarship Fund team.
Dr. Fred Garner
Board Member
Dr. Fred Garner is a former Fisk University athlete with a Doctorate degree from the University of Memphis. Dr. Garner is an excellent educational advisor who helps to balance our team. He assists with developing the scholarship parameters and volunteers his time and resources to assist with donations. We are very fortunate to have Dr. Garner on our team.
Mr. Sincere Richards, Esq.
Attorney
Mr. Sincere Richards is a Tennessee State University Alum and a founding member of Richards and Colburn Law Group, who practices in TN and GA. Mr. Richards volunteers his legal expertise and helps to keep the team together as we work to grow our donation efforts and continue to look at future giving at other universities.
Mr. Tracey M. Thedford
Board Member
Mr. Tracey Thedford is a former athlete and a Fisk University Alum. He holds a master’s degree in Marketing from DePaul University. He is a strong advocate for HBCU enrollment is another valued member of the Mary E Demps Scholarship Fund family. Mr. Thedford as with all our other members helps to establish the parameters of the scholarships and assist with raising donations. We are very fortunate to have Mr. Thedford on our team.
Mr. Darryl Washington
Board Member
Mr. Darryl Washington is a former athlete as well as a Fisk University Alum. Mr. Washington holds a Master's Degree in Public Administration from Texas Southern University. He is an advocate for HBCU support. Mr. Washington volunteers his time and assists with donation efforts as well as helps to establish the parameters of the scholarships. We are very fortunate to have Darryl on our team.
Mr. Calvin Capers
Board Member
Mr. Calvin Capers is a former athlete as well as Fisk University Alum. Mr. Capers holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting. Calvin obtained a Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Memphis and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Mr. Capers volunteers his time and assists with donation efforts as well as helps to establish the parameters of the scholarships. We are very fortunate to have Calvin on our team.
Ms. Jacqueline Watkins
Event Coordinator
With a keen belief in the power of charity and volunteer work, Ms. Watkins is committed to changing the world. There really couldn’t be a more dedicated Event Coordinator, and we’re so happy to have Ms. Watkins as part of the Mary E Demps Scholarship Fund team as she is truly a superstar.