Justices of the Judicial Council

Honorable Adele M. Riley

President

Judge Adele M. Riley has served as a judge in Ohio in various capacities for over 25 years.

Rev. Dr. Derrick R. Anderson

Chaplain

Rev. Dr. Anderson has been committed to serving the whole person both within and outside the walls of the church building by putting emphasis on disciple making and outreach.

Dr. William Stokes

Justice

Dr. Stokes has spent over 20 years in the financial services industry as a stockbroker and investment advisor. He also spent over 20 years as an environmental professional in local government and the petrochemical industry.

Rev. Dr. Reid R. White, Jr.

Vice President

Rev. Dr. Richard Austin, J.D.

Justice

Rev. Dr. Richard Austin, Esq., is a retired attorney, CEO and ordained minister.

Rev. Dr. Joseph A. Tolbert, Sr., J.D.

Justice

Rev. Tolbert is a retired Police Detective and a Certified Crime Scene Investigator (PCI). He also served six years in the U.S. Army.

Rev. Dr. Lisa T. McDow, Esq

Clerk

Rev. Dr. Lisa T. McDow is an ordained elder, licensed North Carolina attorney, and North Carolina 5th Judicial District Arbitrator.

Dr. Marsha C. Grayson, Esq.

Justice

Dr. Yvonne A Tracey

Justice

As a past General President of the Connectional Lay Council of the A.M.E. Zion Church, she is credited with providing vision and leadership that took the organization to new heights.