The Executive leadership of the UBCAA is responsible for managing the organization’s daily operations. It is elected to a three-year term to exceed no more than two consecutive terms. The President is the head and official spokesman of the organization. The President and all elected officers are elected by the General Membership during National Convention every three years.
Caimon Joe Kollie
National President, UBCAA
Caimon comes to UBCAA with extensive leadership experience in managing community organizations. Caimon brings solid, innovative leadership skills in identifying challenges and opportunities in organizations and proven results in developing thriving organizations. Caimon has successfully built his career in community organizing, education, social services, research, administration, and small business development.
Caimon is a result-oriented leader and an experienced and proven community leader with an established history of successfully developing and implementing community-driven programs. He is a decisive leader, who does not shy away from challenging tasks, and values honesty, transparency, diversity, and outstanding performance.
Caimon continues to make considerable contributions to the growth of our Bong County community, serving within the ranks and files of local UBCAA Minnesota Chapter-BKA and national UBCAA leadership. Before being elected to the presidency of UBCAA, Caimon had served in these previous positions in UBCAA:
- Former President, Bong Kwatekeh Association II of Minnesota (BKA)-2011-2015
- Former Chairman, Membership Coordinating Committee, UBCAA-2012-2015
- Former General Secretary, Bong Kwatekeh Association II of Minnesota-2007-2011
- Former Chairman, Elections Commission, 2015 UBCAA General Elections
- Board Member and Secretary, Board of Directors, Bong Kwatekeh Association II of Minnesota-2016-2021
Caimon is married to his beautiful wife, Leonora Macfoy Kollie, whom he met in 1995 in a gospel group, and their union is blessed with six beautiful children and four grandkids.
Caimon holds a Master of Arts (MA) in Sociology-With College Teaching Emphasis from Minnesota State University, Mankato, Minnesota, USA-2013, and Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Sociology and History (double major), from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, USA, 2007.
Towan Kollie-Peters
National Vice President, UBCAA
Rufus J. Kwenah
General Secretary, UBCAA
Gabbo Z.M. Tokpah, Sr.
National Financial Secretary, UBCAA
David Parker
National Treasurer, UBCAA
Sylvia Flomo
National Chaplain, UBCAA
Leo Mulbah
Sr. Advisor & Chief of Operations & Strategic Planning, UBCAA
Dr. Wilmot Valhmu
Consultant/Grant Writing, UBCAA
Moses Vankpanah
Senior Grant Writer, UBCAA
Philip Singbah
Country Representative, UBCAA Liberia Program
Charles Fernandez Kellen
Senior Strategic Planner, UBCAA Liberia Program
UBCAA Committees Leadership
Elijah Zina
Chair, Fundraising & Resource Development Committee, UBCAA
Rev. Christian Kolleh
Co-Chair, Fundraising & Resource Development Committee, UBCAA
Henrietta Carter
Chair, Membership Committee, UBCAA
Mary Gwee
Co-Chair, Membership Committee, UBCAA
Juma Dennis
Chair, Program & Planning Committee, UBCAA
Moses Sumo Ketter
Chair, Education Committee
Nellie S. Beyan-Olabige
Chair, Women Committee, UBCAA
Marilyn Spyiee
Vice Chair, Women Committee, UBCAA
Rebecca Bestman Carr-Harris
Chair, Health, Relief, and Social Welfare Committee, UBCAA
Martha Wilberforce
Co-Chair, Health, Relief and Social Welfare Committee, UBCAA
David Artey
Operational Manager, Membership Development, UBCAA
