OUR MEMBERS
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Business Manager
Hank Mabry (Tru-Que)
Hank Mabry, whose riding name is "Tru-Que” is a proud member of The Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club of Virginia. He has been a member since 2001 and rides a Harley Davison Road Glide Special (PBB) and a Harley Davidson Ultra Classic (Big Sexxy). He is proud to represent the 9th and 10th Calvary riding as they did to show the commitment and strength of the Black Soldier.
Road Captain
Travis Pierce (Ole-Man)
Travis “Ole Man” Pierce was born and raised in Surry, VA and is a proud graduate of Surry County High School and Delaware State University. He loves riding and considers himself a true “Ground Pounder.” He is happy and proud to call himself a husband (Keshana), and last but not least a Christian Masonic Buffalo Soldier!
He rides a 2010 Honda Gold Wing (Ruby) and a 2016 Harley Davidson Road Glide Ultra (Skywalker). He loves his Buffalo Soldier MC of VA family; they are truly his second family! Becoming a Buffalo Soldier has taken him to many places but most of all it has introduced him to some of the best people in this country. It is his honor and pleasure to ride with his Buffalo Soldier VA family and educate the public on the contributions of the Buffalo Soldiers while supporting and showing a positive image for African American motorcyclists in our community. As a Buffalo Soldier, he will always remember and be grateful to those who came before him, while educating and mentoring those that come behind.
Secretary
Jlonda Wright (LoniLon)
Jlonda Wright, whose riding name is, LoniLon is originally from Oklahoma. She has been riding for 46 years and began racing in the Motorcross at the age of seven. She rides a Harley Trike and a Harley Sportster and has proudly served in the United States Army as a logistician. She officially joined the NABSTMC on July 7,2021.
Vice President
Raymond Mayo (Stingray)
Raymond Mayo is a proud Buffalo Soldier, father to three sons, grandpa, husband to Ethel “Sunshine”, retired VDOT employee of 37 years, and a retired VA Army National Guard (276 Eng. Batt.) 21 years. He currently rides a 2016 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra.
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Raymond's hobbies include anything with tires and a motor.
President
Robert Banks (Chilly B)
Robert " Chilly B " Banks is originally from Salem, New Jersey and proudly served in the United States Army, achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant. Chilly B's steel horse is a Black 2021 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Limited and he is a proud member of the Virginia Charter Buffalo Soldiers MC.
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Lue Berry (LB)
Lue Berry. whose riding name is L B, rides a 2012 Harley Tri Glide. He joined the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club in November 2002. He was employed at Richfood, which is now Supervalue in 1973. He worked there for 41 years until retiring in February 2014. He has one daughter (Trina) and two grandchildren (Joscelyn and TaeQwan).
His hobbies include bowling and a little golf.
Sergeant of Arms
Bishop Cliff Coward (Biker Rev)
Bishop Cliff “Biker Rev” Coward has been married for over 35 years and is the father of three grown children along with eight grandchildren. He has been pastoring Agape International Ministries for over 30 years and is also a traditional business owner of small construction and contractual business and a Real Estate Investor. He served in the US Army for over 10 years in which six of those years were on the trail as Drill Sergeant.
He has been riding for over 38 years and riding my motorcycle is one of the greatest joys of his life. He enjoys long distance and cross-country riding and riding with the Soldiers because of their unity and responsible riding styles.
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Joining the Buffalo Soldiers in particular the Petersburg Chapter wasn’t a long thought-out process and decision for him simply because he had been approached by many other clubs, but the Petersburg chapter proved to be one of the more respected and responsible groups he had experienced. He is proud to be a soldier because of its rich history and along with what they represent in serving their communities. Again, the Petersburg chapter was his choice because of the genuine love, respect, unity, and fellowship they have with one another.
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Stephany Officer (Top Shelf)
Stephany Officer(Top Shelf) is a Washington, D.C. native and a Retired Army Veteran with over 20 years of honorable service. She joined the United States Army in 1989 after graduating high school where she served as a 77F/92F Petroleum Supply Specialist and 92R Recruiting Station Commander. Stephany graduated from Central Michigan University with a Master’s of Science Degree in Administration. She currently is a Division Chief/Contracting Officer for the Defense Logistics Agency-Energy located at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. In her spare time, she loves to travel, and spend time with family and friends. She currently lives in Chesterfield, Virginia with her husband, Mark (Ciguns) who is also a Retired Army Veteran.
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Tony Ford (Coffee)
Tony Ford prefers to be called Coffee, although he is known throughout the states by several aliases. However, he loves to be Frank or Ernest with everyone he meets. He has been married 23 years with three children (two girls and one boy), five
grandchildren (four boys and one girl), and is number 10 of 11 (seven boys and four girls).
He was a general contractor for 20-plus years, a master mechanic, and a certified heavy equipment operator. He fell in love with motorcycles when he saw his brother rebuild his motorcycle in their home during the winter of 1980. He has been riding solo and with friends, since he was 16 and has a few recreational two-wheel toys but the one he rides the most is an ultra-classic which he occasionally pulls on a compact trailer.
He joined the B.S.M.C in 2015 and it was a great privilege and an honor to be involved with such a prestigious organization and with fine outstanding hard-working people. He is proud of his heritage and ancestors on both sides of history which makes him ecstatic to represent by wearing his colors. Wherever he goes with a hat on or with a t-shirt on or riding with his colors he hardly misses a time when he has to inform or educate someone about the Buffalo Soldiers and the history which has impacted the country in so many ways.
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Deborah Mabry
Deborah Mabry, whose riding name is C&T, is a proud Black woman who loves the legacy of our Black people. For more than 20 years she has enjoyed fellowshipping with the Buffalo Soldier Motorcycle Club of Virginia Family. BSMCVA has given her the opportunity to share and teach the history of the first Black Soldier.
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Cynthia Jones (LadySee)
Cynthia Jones is originally from Petersburg, VA and is a proud graduate of VSU. She is married to the handsome Steve "Revvy Rev" Jones.
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Steve Jones (Revvy Rev)
Steve "Revvy Rev" Jones is originally from Petersburg, VA. He proudly served in the US Marine Corp. Revvy Rev rides a 2008 black and silver Honda GoldWing. He is married to his beautiful wife Cynthia Jones " Lady See."
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Kevin D. Butts (Va Colonel)
Kevin D Butts, “Va. Colonel," is originally from Prince George County, but as a child moved to Surry County Virginia, where he was raised by his grandparents. The oldest of three sisters, he attended Surry County High School, and surpassed in many sports. After completing high school in 1983, he worked a few jobs and then in 1989, he landed and currently works for Newport News Shipbuilding. As a master of numerous trades, he received the “Model of Excellence Award”, out of over 15000 employees. In June 1989, he married his high school sweetheart, Sandra Butts, aka Ladi Sasha. They love spending time with their three daughters and one granddaughter. Kevin’s love for drag racing encouraged him to build many engines for his Chevy S10. The love for riding motorcycles ascended during his young adult age, Kawasaki 1000 being his first, inspired him to become a member of the Virginia Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club, where he now drives a CVO Street Glider.
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Sandra Osborne-Butts (Ladi Sasha)
Sandra Osborne Butts, “Ladi Sasha,” was born and raised in Surry County, Virginia, a small county located South East of Richmond, Virginia. The youngest of six children, she attended Surry County Public Schools. During her tenure in Surry County Public Schools, she maintained a focus on scholastics while also engaging in band, cheerleading, and socializing. A 1983 graduate of Surry County High School, she attended Virginia State University, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Information Systems in 1987. Still connected to her HBCU, she serves as a Life Member of the Virginia State University Alumni Association (VSUAA). Being the first in her immediate family to receive a college degree didn’t come easy, as most of her college days were spent working on and off campus and meeting new lifetime friends.
In June 1988, she married her high school sweetheart, Kevin D. Butts, aka Virginia Colonel. They are passionate about spending quality time with their three daughters and granddaughter. Sandra served over 15 years as Financial Secretary at Abundant Life Christian Church, serving the holistic needs of people, body, soul, and mind. In 1990, she received her first cooperate job at VCU Health System as a Computer Operator. For over 31 years, she also served in different capacities in leadership. Currently, she is employed as an Ancillary System Administrator. In the next six years, retirement will find her. It will take her to tropical resorts and places where she will exert her alter ego, Beyoncé “Sasha Fierce,” the fun, more sensual, aggressive, outspoken, and more glamorous side that is displayed when she isn’t working.
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Mark A. Officer (Ciguns)
Mark Officer is a native of Brooklyn, New York and a retired Army Veteran with 21 Years, eight months, and five days of honorable service. He joined the United States Army in 1981 after graduating high school where he served as a 76W/77F/92F Petroleum Supply Specialist, Senior Drill Sergeant (SDS) and First Sergeant (1SG). Mark graduated from Central Michigan University with a Master’s of Science Degree in Administration.
He is currently a Policy and Compliance Officer for the Defense Logistics Agency-Energy located at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. In his spare time, he loves to fish, go to the gun range, smoke cigars, ride his Harley Davidson, volunteer in his community, and spend time with his family and friends. He currently lives in Chesterfield, Virginia with the love of his life and wife, Stephany, who is also a Retired Army Veteran.
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Fernando Wheeler (Paracord Ranger)
Fernando Wheeler is from Charlotte, North Carolina and a 1982 graduate of Olympic High School. He is also a proud 1990 graduate of NC A&T State University. IHe is an Army veteran, logistics (Quartermaster)
officer, retired 2006 from Fort Lee, VA and lives in Chesterfield, VA with his lovely and dedicated
wife of 31 years, Pamela. They have two daughters, Levonia and Sigouney. His hobbies include macrame art designs (paracord and rope), thus the name Paracord Ranger. I am excited about being an associate member and look forward to riding in the near future.
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Keith Swann (Mr350)
Keith Swann was born in Petersburg, VA and raised in Chesterfield County, VA, He worked at VDOT as a Maintenance Manager for 30 years and retired in 2017. He is married to Carla aka Mrs. 350.
He rides a 2018 Harley Ultra Limited, 2014 Victory Vision and a 2013 Victory Vision.
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Jimmy Johnson (Coach)
Jimmy Johnson, whose riding name is Coach, joined BSMCVA (Petersburg) in 2015.
He is a retired high school principal and basketball coach with 34 years of service in the Cumberland County School System. He has been inducted into the Cumberland High School Basketball Hall of Fame for coaching (4 state championships in basketball), the Virginia State University Sports Hall of Fame for track
and the Virginia High School League for coaching basketball.
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Jimmy has a Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Physical Education and a Master’s Degree in Education Administration/Supervision. He has studied at Virginia State University, Longwood University, Virginia Commonwealth University, and the University of Virginia.
He rides a full-dress Harley Road king (police interceptor) and a CSC Honda trike. He is also a member of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, Tearwallet Baptist Church and a past Master of the Randolph Lodge Number 30, Prince Hall Masons. He is a widower and has one daughter and one grandson.
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Todd Mayo (Wiz)
Todd Mayo is a proud Buffalo Soldier, husband to Adraine “Talka,” father of one son and one daughter, and a grandfather of four. He is a retired UPS Feeder Driver and retired U.S. Army PA National Guard (2nd 104th Cavalry (RSTA).
He currently rides a 2009 Harley Ultra Classic (BLUE). Todd's hobbies include, but are not limited to, riding his HOG, hunting, fishing, watching sports, and fellowship with his Buffalo Soldier family.
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Iris Nita Williams (Lowkey)
Iris (Nita) Williams aka Lowkey is from Virginia and retired in 2009 as a state and national Certified Pharmacy Technician. She joined the BAMCVA in 1997 and retired from BSMCVA in 2018; however, she is still active. Her ride is a 2018 CAN AM SPYDER F3 SE6.
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George Pierce (Mr. P)
George Pierce was born in Surry County, VA and has five siblings. He is married to Marie Pierce and together they have two children, Aaron and Travis. He retired from the Army as a SFC (E7), and in 2009 retired from the U.S. Government, where he was with NAVSEA SUPSHIP. He started riding motorcycles in 1973, and is currently riding a Honda GW 1800 Trike. He graduated from LP Jackson High School in 1969 and from Electrical school and hair styling college. He is currently a school bus driver for Surry County Public Schools.
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George Bowles (Lil Country)
George Bowles is a proud Buffalo Soldier and father of four. He joined the Buffalo Soldiers Club in January 2019. George is currently a driver for the Virginia Poultry Plant.
He currently rides a 2016 Harley Road Glide Special and a 2003 Honda Goldwing. George's hobbies include riding and traveling and enjoying life to the fullest.
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Rita Barner (Lady B)
Rita Barner, whose riding name is Lady B, is from Petersburg, VA. She is an associate member of BSMCVA and joined the BSMCVA (Petersburg) chapter in 2019. She has certifications in accounting and finance and is an active member at Sharon Baptist Church in Dinwiddie, VA where she is part of the following ministries: pastor aide, women, and hospitality, and is also a choir member.
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Antonio Cooper (Cadillac)
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