About Us

The Lewis Howard Latimer Progressive Association was founded January 1, 1958 by members of Local Union #3, IBEW from the Construction, Manufacturing, and Maintenance Divisions. Austin Ottley was the Latimer's first president. Local Union #3, IBEW Business Representative Douglas Griffith - who served as the Club's President from 1984-1992 - is currently the club's advisor.
The Lewis Howard Latimer Progressive Association has grown and thrived over the past 48 years participating in labor union, governmental, educational, civil rights, and other activities.
Club President- William G. Riley, Sr.
1st Vice President - Darren Gooding
2nd Vice President - Marc Brown
Treasurer - Ronald Bryan
Recording Secretary - Dwight Anderson
Financial Secretary - Joseph Hester
Our Dearly Departed Vice President Brother Lindsey Chalk
(pictured here with Douglas Griffith - (right))