Los Angeles Association of Black Personnel, Inc.
2020 Executive Board List of Candidates
Meet the Candidates
Click the nominee to read their statement.
View the list of candidates for the 2020 LAABP Executive Board Election scheduled for
Friday, November 6, 2020 – Friday, November 20, 2020.
Please note the term for Class B elected positions will be for three years: 2020 – 2023.
President
DeMarlo Sims
Current City Department and Civil Service Classification:
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power – Utility Administrator III (Retired);
Currently – Labor and Employee Relations Consultant
Years of City Service:
30 years
Years of LAABP Membership:
20+ years
LAABP Involvement/Personal Statement:
I currently serve as President of the Los Angeles Association of Black Personnel, Inc.
I have served as a Chair or member of the following committees: Executive Committee, Finance Committee, Executive Board Installations Committee, members’ holiday network events, Scholarship/Career Development Committee, Training, and Development Committee, and numerous volunteer activities when needed.
Second Vice President (Vote for One)
Janeshia Robinson
Current City Department and Civil Service Classification:
Los Angeles World Airports – Senior Personnel Analyst I
Years of City Service:
20 years
Years of LAABP Membership:
15 years
LAABP Involvement/Personal Statement:
I have served as First Vice President and a member or Chair of the following committees: African American History Month Program, Nominations Committee, Elections Committee, and the Mentorship Program.
Antrecia Sims
Current City Department and Civil Service Classification:
Los Angeles Department of Water & Power – Utility Administrator
Years of City Service:
20 years
Years of LAABP Membership:
13 years
LAABP Involvement:
I currently serve as Fourth Vice President of the Los Angeles Association of Black Personnel, Inc.
Previously, I have served as the Recording Secretary and have also served as a member or Chair for the following committees: Nomination Committee, Election Committee, Scholarship/Career Development Committee, Training & Development Committee, including presenter for LAABP Professional Development Training Seminars and numerous volunteer opportunities regarding LAABP activities.
Fourth Vice President (Vote for One)
Niesha C. Louis
Current City Department and Civil Service Classification:
Public Works: LA Sanitation & Environment – Senior Management Analyst
Years of City Service:
14 years
Years of LAABP Membership:
14 or more years
LAABP Involvement:
I currently serve as Second Vice President of the Los Angeles Association of Black Personnel, Inc.
I have served as Director-at-Large and as a member or Chair for the following committees: Special Events Committee Chair (African American Heritage Month activities, Black History Food Truck, Executive Board Installations, Scholarship Award events, members’ holiday network events), Scholarship/Career Development Committee Chair, Training & Development Seminar Committee member, Membership Committee member, and numerous volunteer opportunities.
Hosie Thomas
Current City Department and Civil Service Classification:
Personnel Department – Personnel Director I
Years of City Service:
24 years
Years of LAABP Membership:
20+ years
LAABP Involvement:
I currently serve as a Director-at-Large of the Los Angeles Association of Black Personnel, Inc.
I have served as a LAABP Seminar Trainer, Event Photographer, and Social Media Manager.
Treasurer
Vacant
Recording Secretary
Terrea Moore
Current City Department and Civil Service Classification:
Los Angeles Department of Water & Power – Senior Claims Representative
Years of City Service:
6 years
Years of LAABP Membership:
5 years
LAABP Involvement:
I have served as a member and volunteer of the following: LAABP Masquerade Ball & Fundraiser and participated in numerous Professional Development Training Seminars.
I have reviewed the requirements and qualifications for the position; I am aware of the dedication needed to fill each position, and I am up for the challenge. I am honored that the members felt me worthy of such an important responsibility.
Director-at-Large (Vote for Two)
Erick Bell
Current City Department and Civil Service Classification:
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power – Principal Clerk Utility
Years of City Service:
14 years
Years of LAABP Membership:
8 years
LAABP Involvement:
I have been a member of LAABP, Inc. for the past eight years. I look forward to contributing to upcoming events.
Keyonna Kidd
Current City Department and Civil Service Classification:
Office of the City Clerk – Legislative Analyst
Years of City Service:
19.5 years
Years of LAABP Membership:
7 years
LAABP Involvement:
I have served as a member or attendee on the following: LAABP Professional Development Training Seminars and numerous volunteer opportunities, including the LAABP African American Heritage Month activities, Executive Board installations, General Membership meetings, holiday network events, and committee planning meetings.
Terrea Moore
Current City Department and Civil Service Classification:
Los Angeles Department of Water & Power – Senior Claims Representative
Years of City Service:
6 years
Years of LAABP Membership:
5 years
LAABP Involvement:
I have served as a member and volunteer of the following: LAABP Masquerade Ball & Fundraiser and participated in numerous Professional Development Training Seminars.
I have reviewed the requirements and qualifications for the positions; I am aware of the dedication needed to fill each position, and I am up for the challenge. I am honored that the members felt me worthy of such an important responsibility.
Adrienne Murphy
Current City Department and Civil Service Classification:
Public Works: LA Sanitation and Environment – Senior Personnel Analyst II
Years of City Service:
21 years
Years of LAABP Membership:
21 years
LAABP Involvement:
I have served a term as a Director-at-Large; I have also served as a member of the following committees: Nomination Committee, Membership Committee, and numerous LAABP Professional Development Training Seminars.
Andrea Netterville
Current City Department and Civil Service Classification:
Los Angeles Police Department – Police Performance Auditor III
Years of City Service:
22+ years
Years of LAABP Membership:
10+ years
LAABP Involvement:
I have served as a member and volunteer of the following committees: recruitment events, African American History Month Program, Black History Month Food Truck event, Black History Month Pan-African Film Festival, and attended numerous Professional Development Training Seminars.
While my nomination to serve on the Executive Board is an enormous source of pride, I am honored to know the members felt me worthy of such an important responsibility. I assure you; I will do my best to uphold the mission of the Association. Thank you and best regards.
Latrice Williams
Current City Department and Civil Service Classification:
Los Angeles Department of Water & Power – Utilities Services Manager III
Years of City Service:
27 years
Years of LAABP Membership:
2+ years
LAABP Involvement:
I have served as an active member of LAABP, including attending membership meetings to gain information. I look forward to upcoming volunteer opportunities and contributing to future events.