Essence Nesbit, owner of Designs by Essence was selected from hundreds of Balloon Professional applicants to help create the USA’s very first Big Balloon Build. Sixty five (65) balloon artists from around the world traveled to the City of Vincennes, Indiana in April 2022 to create a massive candy themed wonderland using 125,000 balloons, with giant ice cream cones, colossal cotton candy clouds and larger than life sweets to inspire the children in the community.

Michael Rodgers has recently joined Redstone Federal Credit Union® as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer. He will oversee departments that include Compliance, Legal, Enterprise Risk Management, and Vendor Management.

Chrystal Morgan is the new Director of State & Local Government Operations for The Boeing Company. In this role she briefs key stakeholders across the states of Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee and Alaska on Boeing projects, future programs and strategic direction.

Huntsville resident Jack Kimbrough was promoted to Director of Roadway Design for Barge Design Solutions, Inc. (Barge). Kimbrough earned his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering in 2003. With nearly 20 years in the industry, he has a depth of experience in alternative delivery methods and innovative intersection design.

GTEC, a local Geotechnical, Testing, Environmental, and Consulting Engineering firm has named Zack Young as President and Chief Executive Officer. Zack began his career in the field of civil engineering more than 20 years ago in Huntsville, AL. Prior to his current role at GTEC, Zack served as a Client Manager, Project Manager, and Operations Manager for a regional civil engineering firm. Over the past several years, Mr. Young has worked within the Energy, Transportation, Industrial, Educational, and Government markets. Zack said, “I am humbled and honored to perform and serve in this capacity for my GTEC Team. I look forward to being an integral part of GTEC and our community.”