Bridgeton Area Brothers United (B.A.B.U.)
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OUR VOLUNTEER BOARD

Reggie Laster

Thomas “Tommy" Todd

Thomas “Tommy" Todd

Vice President - 

Reggie Laster resides in Middletown, DE with his lovely wife Corrine. They have two daughters, Kyla and Madison. Kyla is a graduate of Delaware State University and Madison is a Senior at Howard University.

Reggie Laster acknowledges that all his accomplishments have been made possible by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 

Vice President - 

Reggie Laster resides in Middletown, DE with his lovely wife Corrine. They have two daughters, Kyla and Madison. Kyla is a graduate of Delaware State University and Madison is a Senior at Howard University.

Reggie Laster acknowledges that all his accomplishments have been made possible by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He is especially thankful for the spirit of giving his parents Miles and Carole Laster demonstrated and instilled in him and his siblings during their time here on earth.  

Reggie is a proud resident of Spruce Street, Bridgeton. NJ, graduated from Bridgeton High School in 1987 and in 1992 he went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Delaware State College (now University).

Professionally Reggie served twenty-one years with New Castle County Police Department, New Castle, DE. He retired at the rank of Senior Sergeant. During his career he was assigned to the Patrol Division, Special Operations Unit, and the Criminal Investigations Unit. Currently he owns his own lawn and landscaping business (Curb Appeal Lawn & Landscaping) and serves as a Program Coordinator with the Beau Biden Foundation for the Protection of Children.

Reggie is a proud member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Inc. and the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (N.O.B.L.E).

BABU Board Member since 2020

Thomas “Tommy" Todd

Thomas “Tommy" Todd

Thomas “Tommy" Todd

Secretary -

Graduated in 1979, Sacred Heart High School, Vineland, NJ

I'm currently a resident of Durham, NC AND Sacramento, CA.

1983/84, Graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Broadcast Communications and wrapped up my baseball career at Wayne State University, Nebraska, 

1998, Graduated from the University of Nebraska Lincoln with a

Secretary -

Graduated in 1979, Sacred Heart High School, Vineland, NJ

I'm currently a resident of Durham, NC AND Sacramento, CA.

1983/84, Graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Broadcast Communications and wrapped up my baseball career at Wayne State University, Nebraska, 

1998, Graduated from the University of Nebraska Lincoln with a Masters Degree in  Mass Communications. 

1995-1999, I worked freelance for ESPN, ABC Sports, WGBH, and full time as a Associate Producer/Director at Nebraska Public Television 

2000/26, I recently retired from the PBS North Carolina Television Station 

2015, Founded Real Connectivity Media LLC. I own/operate a production company that provides audio and video services to churches, residential homes and commercial businesses.  

2026, I was recently hired by North Carolina Central University, a Historically Black College University, in Durham, NC to teach and advise students in the Mass Communications field.       

2020, Became an active board member of the Bridgeton Area Brothers United BABU, a non-profit agency that's located in Bridgeton and gives monetary money to youth and families, as well as sponsors and supports educational, health and youth programs. 

George Jamison, Jr.

Thomas “Tommy" Todd

George Jamison, Jr.

● Bridgeton High School, 1980
● Resides in Rochester Hills, MI
● Currently Retired from NFL and currently Detroit Lions Peer Pride Captain
● Athletic Scholarship - University of Cincinnati
● Detroit Lions 2nd Round Supplemental Draft Pick, but opted to play in the USFL - 2nd
Round Pick of the USFL Philadelphia Stars; Philadelphia Baltimor

● Bridgeton High School, 1980
● Resides in Rochester Hills, MI
● Currently Retired from NFL and currently Detroit Lions Peer Pride Captain
● Athletic Scholarship - University of Cincinnati
● Detroit Lions 2nd Round Supplemental Draft Pick, but opted to play in the USFL - 2nd
Round Pick of the USFL Philadelphia Stars; Philadelphia Baltimore Stars with Back to
Back Championships
● Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resource - University of Detroit Mercy
● Played in the NFL for 13 years - Detroit Lions (10 years) Kansas City Chiefs (3 years)
● Married for 31 years (4 children, 5 grandchildren, and 1 grandpop)

Joined the BABU board 2020  

Oscar Telfair III

Thomas “Tommy" Todd

George Jamison, Jr.

Parliamentarian- 

I grew up at 281 Amity Heights after living at 175 Gilbert Ave. in Bridgeton. 

Graduated 1978 Bridgeton High School 


Graduated Howard University May 1982 - Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting 


May 1985- Received Jurisprudence Doctorate Degree from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law


Currently Presidi

Parliamentarian- 

I grew up at 281 Amity Heights after living at 175 Gilbert Ave. in Bridgeton. 

Graduated 1978 Bridgeton High School 


Graduated Howard University May 1982 - Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting 


May 1985- Received Jurisprudence Doctorate Degree from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law


Currently Presiding Judge of 387th State District Court, Fort Bend County, Texas since 1-1-2025. Elected November 5, 2024. 


Currently Residing in Missouri City Texas- Suburb of Houston Texas 


BABU Board Member since 2020

David Gonzales

David Gonzales

David Gonzales

I currently reside at 441 Fairton Gouldtown Rd. in Gouldtown, Bridgeton, NJ. I am married to Janet (Newsome) Gonzalez for 40 years with three beautiful daughters and 6 Grandchildren.

I am a disabled veteran who served in the United States Navy and a retired Federal Correctional Officer 25 years of service. Since retiring as a federal emplo

I currently reside at 441 Fairton Gouldtown Rd. in Gouldtown, Bridgeton, NJ. I am married to Janet (Newsome) Gonzalez for 40 years with three beautiful daughters and 6 Grandchildren.

I am a disabled veteran who served in the United States Navy and a retired Federal Correctional Officer 25 years of service. Since retiring as a federal employee, I have started a second career as the Elected National Vice President for the American Federation of Government Employees, the largest federal employee labor union in the country. I also volunteer as an assistant basketball coach at Bridgeton High School, where I have been coaching for the last 26 years. I also have worked with many youth organizations. 


BABU Board Member since 2020

Osco Williams

David Gonzales

David Gonzales

I graduated in 1991

I grew up on the Southside of Bridgeton

I currently reside in Williamston/NJ

I have been working at Bridgeton High School for the past 20 years. I am currently working as a school counselor. I coached basketball/track at BHS for 10 + years. Prior to working at BHS, I worked for The Department of Corrections/Community Rele

I graduated in 1991

I grew up on the Southside of Bridgeton

I currently reside in Williamston/NJ

I have been working at Bridgeton High School for the past 20 years. I am currently working as a school counselor. I coached basketball/track at BHS for 10 + years. Prior to working at BHS, I worked for The Department of Corrections/Community Release/The Kintock Group -10 years. 

BABU Board Member since 2020

Charlie Kates

David Gonzales

Charlie Kates

President - 

1977: Graduated from Sacred Heart High School.
1981: Graduated from Saint Francis University Bachelor’s Degree.
Occupation: Social Worker.
Occupation: Retired from Bridgeton Public School District as a School Social Worker.
Currently employed by Archway Programs (Creative Achievement Academy part time)
Early childhood years gr

President - 

1977: Graduated from Sacred Heart High School.
1981: Graduated from Saint Francis University Bachelor’s Degree.
Occupation: Social Worker.
Occupation: Retired from Bridgeton Public School District as a School Social Worker.
Currently employed by Archway Programs (Creative Achievement Academy part time)
Early childhood years grew up at 9 Therosa Road in Bridgeton New Jersey.

BABU Board Member since 2020

Tony Bailey

David Gonzales

Charlie Kates

Chaplain -

Graduated from Bridgeton High School in 1977
Home Address:  South Main Street, Cedarville, NJ 08311
Currently residing in Atlanta, GA
I served twenty-one years in the United States Air Force and retired as a Master Sergeant
I've been an HR Professional for 23 years, and I'm currently working as a Payroll Analyst for Arclin USA, 

Chaplain -

Graduated from Bridgeton High School in 1977
Home Address:  South Main Street, Cedarville, NJ 08311
Currently residing in Atlanta, GA
I served twenty-one years in the United States Air Force and retired as a Master Sergeant
I've been an HR Professional for 23 years, and I'm currently working as a Payroll Analyst for Arclin USA, a materials science company
Distinguished Graduate, Military Airlift Command (MAC), Non-Commissioned Officers Academy
High School Basketball Official - 22 years
High School Volleyball Official - 4 years

BABU Board Member since 2020

Williw Simmons

Kenny Strickland

Kenny Strickland

Treasurer

Kenny Strickland

Kenny Strickland

Kenny Strickland

Darrin Doss

Kenny Strickland

Keith Dickens

Keith Dickens

Kenny Strickland

Keith Dickens

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