Our Officers

Professional Background
Suntrease Williams-Maynard is a public servant, attorney, and military officer whose career is defined by leadership, service, and a commitment to advancing others. She serves as Deputy City Attorney for the City of Mobile, where she provides strategic legal guidance and helps lead the City's Legal Department, ensuring effective, ethical, and accountable municipal governance.
Ms. Williams-Maynard previously served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Southern Districts of Alabama and Texas, prosecuting complex, high-impact cases. She also served as a Trial Attorney with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, advancing civil rights enforcement. Most recently, she served as Special Counsel with Adams and Reese LLP, advising public and private entities on federal defense, compliance, workplace investigations, and governance matters, including utility boards, school boards, colleges and universities, and nonprofit organizations.
In addition to her civilian career, Ms. Williams-Maynard serves as a Major in the United States Air Force Reserve as a Judge Advocate (JAG), reflecting her continued dedication to national service.

Education
Ms. Williams-Maynard earned her Juris Doctor from North Carolina Central University School of Law. She holds a Master of Public Administration and a graduate certificate in Human Resources Management from The Pennsylvania State University. She earned her bachelor's degree from Shaw University, where she graduated with honors.

Community Engagement
A respected leader in her profession and community, Ms. Williams-Maynard serves on multiple boards at the local, state, and national levels and is the recipient of numerous professional and civic awards. Her commitment to mentorship, leadership development, civic engagement, and community service is reflected throughout her professional and volunteer endeavors.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®
Ms. Williams-Maynard is one of the 17 chartering members who established Alpha Gamma Zeta Omega Chapter (AGZO) and serves as its Chartering Basileus. Prior to the chapter's chartering, she served as President of the Exquisite Pearls of the Alabama Eastern Shore Interest Group, demonstrating her commitment to sorority leadership, membership development, and service.
As Chartering Basileus, Ms. Williams-Maynard established the Exquisite Trifecta Leadership Program, a chapter leadership-development initiative designed to build a strong foundation for effective and sustainable leadership. The program focuses on preparing members for leadership positions by developing an understanding of leadership roles and responsibilities, strengthening knowledge of the organization's governing documents, and providing opportunities to learn from experienced leaders who share best practices and lessons learned. Through this initiative, she has prioritized leadership continuity, institutional knowledge, and the long-term development of emerging chapter leaders.
Her Alpha Kappa Alpha leadership accomplishments also include graduating from the Dr. Glenda Glover Leadership Institute and earning both the Basileus Certification and Executive Leadership Certification.