James H. Buford
President & CEO
(314) 615-3662
abams@urbanleague-stl.org

21 years with the Urban League

Honorary Doctorate from Webster University
Areas of Expertise:
- Community Issues
- Historical Perspective
- Development
- Advocacy
- 2007 National Conference

Brenda J. Wrench

Chief Operating Officer

(314) 615-3650

bwrench@urbanleague-stl.org

12 years with the Urban League

MBA from Washington University

Areas of Expertise:

- Operations
- Finances
- Programs and Services
- Housing
- Weatherization
- Lead Abatement
- Scholarships

Lori Burch
Chief Financial Officer
(314) 615-3639
lburch@urbanleague-stl.org

2 years with the Urban League Certified Professional Accountant
Areas of Expertise:
- Financial Management
- Pension Plan

Angelia Bills
Vice President, Communications
(314) 615-3604
abills@urbanleague-stl.org

3 years with the Urban League
Areas of Expertise:
- Public Relations
- Advocacy

1 year with the Urban League

Areas of Expertise:
- Development

- Fundraising
- Special Events

Seretha Curry, Ed. D
Vice President, Head Start
(314) 615-3662
scurry@urbanleague-stl.org

1 year with the Urban League

Doctorate of Education Administration
Areas of Expertise:
- Early Childhood Development
- Head Start
- Academic Achievement Gap

Victoria Reaves
Vice President, St. Louis County
(314) 388-9840 x 115 vreaves@urbanleague-stl.org

12 years with the Urban League

Areas of Expertise:
- Certified HUD Counseling
- MIS Systems Management
- Computer Training
- Meeting Clients’ Basic Needs

Everett Stuckey
Vice President, WIA Youth Program (314) 679-3510
estuckey@urbanleague-stl.org

6 years with the Urban League

Areas of Expertise:

- Youth Employment

- Career Education Services

Steve Nienkamp
Vice President, Human Resources
(314) 388-9840 x 134 snienkamp@urbanleague-stl.org

5 years with the Urban League

Areas of Expertise:

- Human Resources

- Volunteer Management