United We Stand, Together We Build

Alvin Bradley, a Grambling State University graduate with degrees in computer information systems and public administration, is the current mayor of Grambling, Louisiana. He previously managed the university’s procurement process and served as a city council member for eight years while working as the Director of Purchasing at Grambling State University. A U.S. Air Force veteran and recipient of the Meritorious Service Award, Bradley is a servant-leader who prioritizes the needs of the growing city and its citizens.

As mayor, Bradley’s plans:

• To work with other local, state, and federal officials to secure funding and support for economic development and the various city infrastructure projects
• To upgrade the infrastructure for streets, water, and sewage that support current and future growth
• To provide enhanced lighting on the 120 exits to Grambling and throughout the city 
• To be intentional with programs within Parks and Recreations to enhance the lifestyles of the elderly, youth, and all citizens of our great city
• To assist and support our local business owners and attract potential new and start-up businesses to locate in our city 
• To partner with Grambling State University on strategic initiatives for infrastructure improvement projects and business economic opportunities.
• To update the citizens with Town Hall Meetings
• To facilitate the design and implementation of the city’s Master Plan

John is a lifelong resident of Grambling. Graduate of Grambling Lab Schools and earned a degree in Business Management from Grambling State University. John has served in leadership and managerial capacities in both retail and manufacturing. He and his wife JoAnn, have two sons and four grandchildren and are active members of St. Benedict Catholic Church in Grambling, where he serves as a lector, eucharistic minister, and finance council member.

Cathy is a retired educator, who received a bachelor’s and Master of Science degree from Grambling State University in Education. She was the supervising teacher for 16 years at Grambling Middle School for Social Studies and History. Currently teaching in Eldorado, Arkansas school district 15. Mt. Zion Baptist Church is her church affiliation, and she is a member of the Grambling Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Cathy has two children, D’Carlos and Christopher, and four grandchildren.

DeVaria has nineteen years in leadership that includes DEI, EdTech, Immigration, and HR. This includes her experience in equity, inclusion, data analytics, admissions, and recruitment. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health Administration from Dillard University, and Doctor of Education, Student Development and Personnel Services, at Grambling State University, and an M.S., in Sports Administration also at Grambling State University. Alumni of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc 

Delores graduated with honors from Dillard University with a B.A. in Accounting and with honors from Atlanta University with an MBA (concentration in finance). Her work experience at Grambling University includes Instructor of Finance and general business and Accounting, Grants Administrator, Director of Administrative Services, Intern Dean of Student Affairs, Vice President for Finance, and local business owner. Delores holds many leadership positions in the community of Grambling and is a Diamond Life Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Jerry "Pete" Lewis has held many leadership positions in the city of Grambling and in the state of Louisiana. To name a few, he Retired from the Ruston Fire Department,  is the former Fire Chief/Consultant for Grambling, a life member of Kappa Alpa Psi Fraternity, former Justice of the Peace-Ward 2, Grambling, forty years in real estate, and former director of Homeland Security in Lincoln Parish. Jerry is a longtime resident of Grambling and is committed to being a lifetime public servant.