May 1, 2024
Avion Solutions is pleased to share that JJ Parsons has received the award of ESOP Employee of the Year from the New South ESOP Association. This award honors an exemplary employee owner who educates and motivates colleagues about employee ownership, […]
May 1, 2024
Bailor Group is delighted to announce the addition of Juliana Denes-Walker as its new Strategy Associate, marking a significant step in the company’s commitment to driving growth and innovation. With a Master’s degree in Professional Communication from the University of […]
May 1, 2024
Bailor Group is excited to share the lighter side of its operations with their delightful office companion, Maggie Mae, a golden retriever who has been a part of the team since the remote days and has now transitioned to a […]
May 1, 2024
Hai Nguyen, formerly director of procurement at BlueHalo, was elevated to the role of vice president of procurement at the Arlington, Virginia-based provider of capabilities in space, counter unmanned aerial systems and autonomous systems, electronic warfare and cyber and artificial […]
May 1, 2024
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP announced on April 10 that J. Lucas Adair, Ph.D., has joined as a senior advisor in the firm’s Governmental Affairs Practice Group in Huntsville, bringing more than a decade of experience in local, state, and […]
May 1, 2024
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP announced on March 27 that partner L. Justin Burney has been named to The Legal 500’s Private Practice 2024 M&A Powerlist: United States, which recognizes leading M&A practitioners across the U.S. The […]
May 1, 2024
Drew Norris is a dedicated project manager at Bret Slaton Homes, known for his exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. With a passion for construction and a commitment to excellence, Drew oversees projects from inception to completion, ensuring they […]
May 1, 2024
Bryant Bank is proud to recognize Scott Ellis for his outstanding commitment to the Huntsville community as a Bryant Bank Mortgage Lender. With over 28 years in financial services, Scott’s customers can rest easy knowing they have an expert Mortgage […]
May 1, 2024
CB&S Bank is excited to announce the promotion of Taron Thorpe to Chief Analytics Officer. Prior to this new role, Thorpe has been a Regional Market President for CB&S Bank. Thorpe graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Agricultural […]
May 1, 2024
ChurchStreet Family Businesses is thrilled to announce a fantastic addition! Please join them in welcoming Katie Patterson, who’s bringing her incredible talent, expertise, and passion to the team. Katie joined Stephanie Kennedy-Mell and Matt Mell as their Strategic Operations Assistant […]
May 1, 2024
DaikyoNishikawa USA Inc (DNUS) is proud to announce that Sheila Cassady has been promoted from Human Resources Department Manager to General Manager of Human Resources, General Affairs, and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS). Sheila joined DNUS in August 2022, and […]
May 1, 2024
DCS Corporation would like to congratulate Pete Arango on his recent promotion to Department Manager of PEO Ground Combat Systems (GCS) Engineering Support. In his new position, Pete is responsible for all DCS Engineers supporting PEO GCS at the Detroit […]
May 1, 2024
DCS Corporation would like to congratulate Thomas Byrne on his promotion to Operations Branch Manager for the Common Core branch in the Robotics Command and Control Department. Thomas started at DCS in 2013 as a summer intern, and after graduating […]
May 1, 2024
DCS Corporation’s Jack Kulick has been promoted to Operation Branch Manager for Applied Ground Robotics. Jack joined DCS back in 2017 as a software developer and now supports the Warfighter Machine Interface software for the Army’s Ground Vehicle Systems Center. […]
May 1, 2024
DCS Corporation proudly announces Kathy Madek’s promotion to Department Manager of PEO Ground Combat Systems (GCS) Operations Support within the TACOM PM Support Division of the Army and Marine Corps Sector. Kathy brings more than 17 years of DoD Operations […]
May 1, 2024
DCS Corporation is pleased to announce the promotion of Carl McGraw to Operations Branch Manager within the Ground Vehicle Division’s FSR Department Tech Insertion Branch. Carl brings over 18 years of dynamic expertise in electronics, engineering, mechanics, and maintenance, with […]
May 1, 2024
DCS Corporation is excited to announce that Jason McIndoe has been promoted to Department Manager of Program Executive Office Combat Support & Combat Service Support under the TACOM PM Support Division. Jason has 22 years of experience in engineering and […]
May 1, 2024
DCS Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Wood as its new Vice President and Division Manager of the Robotic Systems Division. Brian brings 24 years of experience in software development, network communications, graphical user interfaces, streaming video, […]
May 1, 2024
Dentons Sirote announced on March 25 the well-deserved promotion of Sarah Green to Senior Managing Associate. As a valued member of the Tax practice group in the firm’s Huntsville office, Sarah is committed to providing exceptional services to clients. With […]
May 1, 2024
Dentons Sirote announced on March 11 that Carneil Wilson has joined the Firm’s Tax practice as an associate in the Huntsville office. “We are excited to welcome Carneil to our expanding Tax Controversy team,” said Gregory Rhodes, chair of Dentons […]
May 1, 2024
The leadership of Fortis Rose Engineering, LLC nominates Chelsea Frye for the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber’s Movers and Shakers. Chelsea is the Vice President and Co-Founder of Fortis Rose Engineering, LLC in Huntsville, AL. As Vice President, Chelsea applies strategic thinking […]
May 1, 2024
GTEC has welcomed Cesar Castillo to the Geotechnical Engineering Department as a Project Manager. Cesar brings 15 years of experience throughout various fields of civil engineering. Prior to joining the team, he had worked as a consultant for construction materials […]
May 1, 2024
The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology announced April 1 that Sam Jackson, PhD, has joined its team as the Director of the Greening the Southeast (GSE) project, a National Science Foundation (NSF) Engines development award. In his new role, Jackson will […]
May 1, 2024
The Huntsville/ Madison County Chamber is pleased to announce the addition of Joy Albregts as a Membership Account Executive. Joy has a Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Merchandising from Louisiana Tech University. In addition, she also holds a Real Estate […]
May 1, 2024
The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber is pleased to announce that Lakeysha Brown has been promoted to the Director of Membership & Engagement. Lakeysha will lead the Membership team by continuously seeking opportunities to serve our members more effectively and enhance the value […]
May 1, 2024
Washington, DC (March 12, 2024) – The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) and Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) Foundation are proud to announce the recipients of the inaugural Certificate in Workforce Development Fundamentals program. This initial cohort of […]
May 1, 2024
ITC Defense welcomes Daniel Price as Vice President of Business Development. He is responsible for sales, marketing, and strategic planning to build strong relationships and new capabilities as the company grows its support for government customers. Daniel brings 17 years […]
May 1, 2024
Huntsville, AL – JBS Solutions, Inc. is pleased to welcome Randy Kline as Senior Vice President, Program Management Office. Randy brings nearly two decades of experience in corporate leadership roles in the information and technology sectors to the engineering services […]
May 1, 2024
Huntsville, AL – JBS Solutions, Inc. is pleased to welcome Alec Nash as Director, Marketing & Recruitment. Alec brings seven years of experience in recruiting and marketing to the JBS team. In addition to overseeing the marketing department, he will […]
May 1, 2024
Huntsville, AL – JBS Solutions, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Melanie Barksdale Newton to Chief Operating Officer. Melanie brings her 21 years of experience in business development and technology solutions to manage the day-to-day operations of the […]
May 1, 2024
LSINC is proud to announce that Meredith Dupree Payne is joining the company’s family as Vice President of Business Development. Meredith Payne is a proven leader with over 20 years of experience across a broad range of project management functions […]
May 1, 2024
Mazda Toyota Manufacturing has announced new leadership at its plant in Huntsville. Founding Plant President Masashi Aihara, who took the helm of the new plant in 2018 as part of his 40-year career with Mazda Motor Corp., stepped aside at […]
May 1, 2024
Merit Bank is excited to announce the addition of Brandon Carrin as Vice President / Relationship Manager. Brandon, a native of Huntsville, received his Bachelors of Finance from the University of Alabama and brings with him over 17 years banking […]
May 1, 2024
Merit Bank is pleased to recognize the recent addition of Tracy Flesch as Vice President / Mortgage Banker. A distinguished professional with 13 years of experience in the mortgage industry, Tracy brings with him a great understanding of the north […]
May 1, 2024
Merit Bank is thrilled to announce the addition of Teresa Smith as Vice President / Relationship Manager. With 35 years of banking and leadership experience in the north Alabama area, Teresa has a proven success record of business development, retail […]
May 1, 2024
The law firm of Morris, King & Hodge, P.C. is pleased to announce Foster Gregory has joined its team as an associate attorney. Morris, King & Hodge P.C. is a full-service personal injury firm which serves clients throughout North Alabama. […]
May 1, 2024
The NCAC is excited to announce that Chris Newlin is now its Chief Executive Officer. This title change comes as the NCAC expands its local, state, national, and international impact and evolves its organizational structure to champion and strengthen the […]
May 1, 2024
Poitevint Financial – Raymond James is excited to welcome Drew Bishop as their new Branch Operations Coordinator. She received her bachelor’s degree in Banking & Financial Services with a minor in Accounting from The University of North Alabama in December 2017. […]
May 1, 2024
Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, appointed Dr. Charles Moore as Associate Director for the company’s Powder Metal Value Stream. Dr. Moore has served across RTX for nine years and has held roles leading international programs, business critical projects, the […]
May 1, 2024
Alicia Shelley has been promoted to Operations Manager of Rocket City HR Consulting. Shelley graduated from Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky with a double Bachelor’s degree in Print Journalism & English Literature. In her previous professional work roles, Mrs. […]
May 1, 2024
Hayden Freese has recently been promoted to the position of FedRAMP Program Manager at Sentar. In her new role, she manages the FedRAMP Quality Management System, which is crucial for maintaining the company’s 3PAO accreditation. Hayden is responsible for keeping […]
May 1, 2024
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS), announced March 18 the addition of Tammy McCurry as First Vice President, Mortgage Production Manager for the ServisFirst Bank Huntsville region. “We are thrilled to welcome Tammy to the […]
May 1, 2024
Southern States Bank, a subsidiary of Southern States Bancshares (NDAQ: SSBK), announced the addition of their new Huntsville Market President, Senior Vice-President Chris Allen. In this role, he will be responsible for leading the bank while growing and originating new […]
May 1, 2024
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Starfish Holdings (Starfish), the parent company of Torch Technologies, Freedom Real Estate, and SIMVANA on March 27, 2024 announced the appointment of Tammie Dodson as Director of Communications. Dodson joins Starfish Co-founder and CEO Bill Roark and […]
May 1, 2024
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Starfish Holdings (Starfish), the parent company of Torch Technologies, Freedom Real Estate, and SIMVANA announced on March 27, 2024 the appointment of Joe Pierce as Chief Information Officer (CIO). Pierce joins Starfish Co-founder and CEO Bill Roark […]
May 1, 2024
Ben Crow is the COO at Travel Tech Managed IT Services. Ben has been leading the charge daily at Travel Tech and is responsible for Operations as well as driving Marketing, Sales, and Projects. Travel Tech is a newly formed […]
May 1, 2024
Touronimo Destination Management Group is thrilled to welcome Loni Cleve to their executive team as its VP of Sales. Loni is an accomplished Sales Executive with over 20 years of experience. She brings a proven track record of training, coaching, […]
May 1, 2024
Turner Construction Company’s Huntsville office has named Jerry Johnson to the role of FEC Business Line Manager. In this role, Johnson will oversee the local operations of First Equipment Company, Turner’s jobsite equipment supply arm, ensuring efficient operations and quality […]
May 1, 2024
Cheryl H. Smith, CEO of United Cerebral Palsy of Huntsville and Tennessee Valley, received the Kathy O. Maul Leadership Award from UCP National as its top honor for UCP affiliate executives. The annual award was presented April 8, 2024 at […]
May 1, 2024
Susan Heeschen has taken on the additional responsibility as Victory Solutions Facility Security Officer (FSO) along with her role as Human Resources Manager. In the FSO role Susan is responsible for overall management of the Victory Solutions Industrial Security Program, […]
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