109 West North Avenue, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Judge David W. Young is a native of Hagerstown, Maryland. He received his Associate of Arts Degree from Hagerstown Junior College in 1971 and was awarded Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Sociology and Psychology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County in 1974. Judge Young obtained his Juris Doctorate from the University of Maryland School of Law in 1977.
In 1978, he began an appellate clerkship with the late Honorable Judge David T. Mason, Associate Judge, Court of Special Appeals of Maryland. In 1980, Judge Young joined the staff of the Baltimore City Solicitor’s Office as an Assistant City Solicitor. He was appointed by Governor Harry Hughes to the District Court of Maryland for Baltimore City in December, 1985. In December 1995, Judge Young was appointed to the Circuit Court for Baltimore by Governor Parris N. Glendening and elected to a fifteen year term in 1996.
He was reelected to another fifteen year term in November 2011. He retired in November 2013 but continued to serve on a recalled basis until 2019.
Judge Young is active in a number of civic and professional organizations. He is one of the founders of the Second Generation Foundation which was established to provide financial assistance to minority students at his alma mater, the University of Maryland Baltimore County. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Family and Children’s Services of Central Maryland; the Board of Managers of the Druid Hill YMCA and the Board of Directors of the YMCA of Central Maryland. He served on the Board of Directors of the Zion Christian Middle School and The Maryland Bible Society.
From 1996 until 2019, Judge Young served on the Maryland Foster Care Court Improvement Project Implementation Committee (FCCIP)which endeavors to improve the performance of juvenile courts in child abuse and neglect cases. He also served on the Juvenile Law Subcommittee of the Family Law Committee which seeks to enhance the performance of the juvenile courts in delinquency cases.
In 2006, he was named the FCCIP Vice-Chairman and chaired its Training Subcommittee which oversees the specialized training of judges and masters who preside in juvenile cases for twenty-one years.
He has received numerous honors and awards including being selected as one of the Outstanding Young Men in America in 1977 and, in 1992, Outstanding Alumnus by University of Maryland Baltimore County. In February 1996, Judge Young received the Harrison J. Bryant Religious Service Award from Bethel AME Church. In September 1996, he was named outstanding alumnus by Hagerstown Junior College. In 1998, he was named Volunteer of the Year by the YMCA of Central Maryland. In 2006, Judge Young received The American Bar Associations Scripps Howard Foundation Distinguished Service to Literacy Award. In 2009, he received the 2009 Leadership in Law Award from the Maryland Daily Record. In 2013 he was the first recipient of the FCCIP Robert M. Bell Award for outstanding service to children and families.
Judge Young previously served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Baltimore School of Law where he taught legal writing and Moot Court.
Judge Young currently serves Board of Directors of the University System of Maryland Foundation, and the Robert W. Johnson Community Center in Hagerstown, Maryland. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Friends of the Halfway African American Cemetery in Hagerstown, M aryland.
In addition to his judicial responsibilities and civic activities, Judge Young served as pastor in the A.M.E. Church for nineteen years. He was licensed to preach in the African Methodist Episcopal Church in May 1996 and ordained an Itinerant Elder in April 2003. Judge Young was awarded a Master of Divinity Degree by Virginia Union University in May 2003.
Judge Young resides in Baltimore County, Maryland, and is the proud father of two daughters, Daina and Tereina and one son, Anthony, the grandfather of five adorable grandchildren, and is the loving husband of Berneda Logan Young.
Paula Jackson was raised in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, and is a 1978 graduate of Jefferson High School. She earned her degree in Family Life Science with a minor in Communications from Shepherd College in 1982. A Hagerstown resident since 1990, Paula currently serves as a Deaconess at Cornerstone Community Church.
Her professional journey spans retail management, where she worked with Paul Harris, Brooks Fashions, Lerner Shops, and Casual Corner from 1982 to 1990. She was then recruited by Citibank, where she had a successful 20-year career in credit card services until 2010. Following a corporate restructuring, Paula transitioned to Washington County Public Schools, where she currently works as a social worker supporting youth and families in crisis. She plans to retire in November 2025.
In 2023, Paula launched a new chapter as the owner of Proud Peacock Boutique in Williamsport, MD. She remains active in community service, supporting the Robert W. Johnson Community Center, Children In Need, and Goodwill Industries. Paula also organizes donation drives for prom dresses, food, and clothing to support families throughout Washington County.
Reggie Turner serves as Treasurer of the Robert W. Johnson Community Center (RWJCC), where he provides strategic oversight of the organization’s financial operations and fundraising efforts. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Mount Saint Mary’s University.
A dedicated advocate for historic preservation and community revitalization, Reggie co-founded the Western Maryland Community Development Corporation and serves on several boards, including the 1772 Foundation, Leadership Maryland, the Meritus Healthcare Foundation, and the Banneker-Douglass Tubman Foundation.
He previously served on the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture, where he made history as the first commissioner to represent Washington County in the organization’s 50+ year legacy.
With over 25 years of experience in financial advising, nonprofit service, and community leadership, Reggie was named a 2024 Influential Marylander for his work advancing preservation, equity, and economic empowerment in underserved communities. In 2022, he was recognized by the Association of African American Financial Advisors as one of the Top 50 Under 50 for his impact in both finance and community development.
A longtime Hagerstown resident, Reggie is a married father of four and is deeply invested in uplifting underserved communities and creating sustainable opportunities for future generations.
Stan Brown, Jr. is a dedicated community leader and current member of the Board of Directors at the Robert W. Johnson Community Center (RWJCC). A longtime Hagerstown resident, Stan holds a B.A. in Sociology from Salisbury State College and is retired from the State of Maryland’s Department of Juvenile Services. He continues to serve the community through his part-time work with the Washington County Free Library’s Bookmobile Department.
Stan was honored as the 2024 Big Brother of the Year by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washington County for his outstanding mentorship and service. He also serves as CFO of Greater Campher Temple Church and is an active member of the Buffalo Soldiers Commemorative Committee. His past leadership roles include Vice President and President of Brothers United Who Dare to Care, Inc.
Stan is a proud husband, father, and grandfather to two granddaughters, and remains deeply committed to uplifting and empowering the Hagerstown community.
Nelson T. Barr, MBA, SCLA, AINS
Nelson T. Barr is a seasoned insurance executive with over 25 years of experience in property and casualty claims management, currently serving as Vice President of Field Claims for Maryland and Washington, D.C. at Erie Insurance. In this role, he leads claims operations across multiple specialties—including property, litigation, and medical management—while driving operational efficiency, staff development, and cost control strategies.
Nelson has held numerous leadership positions throughout his career at Erie Insurance, including Property Claims Examiner, Supervisor, Specialist, and Adjuster, as well as earlier roles with Nationwide Insurance and Encompass Insurance. His expertise spans complex loss evaluation, litigation oversight, high-exposure claims, and policy interpretation.
He holds an MBA from the University of Arizona Global Campus and a B.S. in Communications from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. Nelson is a graduate of the Jack Welch Management Institute’s Leadership Bootcamp and the Black Insurance Industry Collective (BIIC) Executive Leadership Program. A U.S. Army Reserve veteran, he brings a disciplined and principled approach to leadership and team performance.
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Carolyn V. Sterling is a dedicated community leader, lifelong volunteer, and proud alumna of Hagerstown Community College, where she earned her Associate Degree and was inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Her passion for service began in her youth, volunteering in nursing homes and hospitals in her hometown of Lancaster, PA. With over 25 years in the corporate world and 19 years in mental health, she brings a wealth of experience and compassion to every role. Carolyn is an avid reader, always open to continued learning, serves at her church and most importantly loves being with her family. Since 1998, Carolyn has been an active volunteer at the Robert W. Johnson Community Center and has served in every officer position on its Board of Directors.
Beyond her work with the Community Center, Carolyn is deeply committed to uplifting others—mentoring, tutoring, and advocating for both youth and seniors. She volunteers with the Hospice of Washington County’s Youth Bereavement Program and founded the "Coffee Chat and Bingo" senior group to provide fellowship, resources, and social connection. Her contributions over the years have earned her multiple honors, including Washington County's Volunteer of the Year and the Black History Month Leadership & Service Award from Governor Larry Hogan. Carolyn credits her faith and her mother’s influence for the woman she is today and lives by the mantra: "The only time anyone should look down on another person is when they are extending a hand to help them up."
