Meet Our Contractors
Welcome to our “Meet Our Contractors” page, where we proudly introduce you to the talented individuals who help bring our events to life. From the soul-stirring Gospel Celebrations to the spirited Basketball Showcases and Tournaments, as well as the dazzling Evening With The Stars events, our dedicated team ensures each gathering is a memorable experience.
Meet our expert coordinators who orchestrate the magic behind the scenes, from organizing Juneteenth Pageants to coordinating Volleyball Tournaments. Our skilled photographer captures the essence of every moment, preserving memories for years to come, while our adept soundman ensures that the atmosphere resonates with harmony and clarity.
Get to know the passionate professionals who collaborate with the Black Cultural Council of Odessa to create unforgettable events that celebrate culture, community, and unity.
Gospel Celebrations
Melvin Watkins, Native Odessan. Married 30+ years with two daughters, and 2
grandkids. Head musician for 30+ years. Gospel Celebration Coordinator with the
BCCO for 20 years.
Stars Coordinator
Juneteenth Pageants
o Among Shelia’s honors and activities include: ECISD Administrator of the Year; Region 18 Assistant Principal of the year; (TMEA) Texas Music Educators Distinguished Administrator of the Year; Past Vice President Permian Basin Playhouse/Basin Theater Works Board of Directors; Juneteenth Scholarship Pageant Coordinator/Evening with the Stars Coordinator for BCCO; President Odessa Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; Past Outstanding Woman of the Year by Midland/Odessa Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity; Ebony Bar Award celebrating educators by the Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin (BCCPB); The King Community Development Corporation Living Legend; Member/Past Youth Director of St. James Missionary Baptist Church
o Family: Daughter of the late Curtis & Katie Arnold; Wife of Clarence Stevenson; Three adult children: Ta–Tanisha, Tarak, Trevor; Four grandchildren: Taryn, Tobias, Tylee, Thamus
Photographer
Corey Williamson, Williamson Photography, Odessa, TX, is a photographer with over ten years of experience in the field. He began his photography journey as a hobby but has worked into making photography into a second career. He retired from Juvenile Probation after twenty six years of service. He is currently attending Odessa College and is seeking a degree in photography to further hone his skills. Corey enjoys all types of photography and has done work in sports, wedding, portrait, event, graduation, and most other types of photography. His wife, Necole Williamson, of twenty five years, is an instrumental part of Williamson Photography. His updated phone number is (432) 212–1909.
