ABOUT SPSA : Board of Directors : Leadership

Leroy Bennett
Mr. Bennett serves on the City Council for the City of Suffolk and represents the City of Suffolk on the Board.

Employment
United States Navy (Veteran)
Newport News Shipyard (Retired)

Professional Affiliations
Deacons' Ministry of East End Baptist Chairman
Prince Hall Masons
Newport News Shipyard Employee Organizations
NAACP
Whaleyville Deer Club, President
Wilroy Civic League, Past President
Western Tidewater Regional Jail Board, Chairman
Advisory Council of Ciba Specialty Chemicals, Inc, Former Chairman
Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority, Former Chairman
Suffolk Industrial Development Authority, Chairman
Suffolk City Council Liaison to Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority

Southeastern Public Service Authority Board of Directors, Chairman 2006

Honors and Awards
Quality Leadership Award of the East End Baptist Church
Orlando Community Development Award
Community Service Award by the East Suffolk Federated Civic League

Personal Data
Married to the former Susie Harrell; they have one adult son and one granddaughter Rachelle. It is his belief that true happiness and a feeling of self-worth can only be achieved when one is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of others.