The Allegheny Conference was established September 26, 1945. This was a historical year for Blacks in the Columbia Union Conference. The Allegheny Conference was organized in the rear of a bookstore near Howard University with 4,000 members.

Elder J. H. Wagner was elected the first president and by the beginning of 1967, the conference was divided into two conferences, Allegheny East and West.

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Our Presidents

  • Trevor Kinlock

    June 23, 2024 - present

  • Marcellus T. Robinson

    October 16, 2022 - June 23, 2024

  • Pete Palmer

    September 2021 - October 16, 2022

  • Henry J. Fordham

    Oct 14, 2012 - Jul 18, 2021

  • Charles L. Cheatham

    Sept 10, 2000 - Oct 14, 2012

  • Alvin M. Kibble

    Jan 1, 1989 - Sept 10, 2000

  • Meade C. Van Putten

    Apr 26, 1981 - Dec 31, 1988

  • Luther R. Palmer, Jr.

    Apr 20, 1975 - Apr 26, 1981

  • Edward Dorsey

    Jun 28, 1970 - Apr 20, 1975

  • William A. Thompson

    Jan 1, 1967 - Jun 28, 1970

  • William L. Cheatham

    Jan 14, 1954 - Dec 31, 1966

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