Leadership Greater Huntsville (LGH) is thrilled to announce the hire of Christie Finley as Chief Executive Officer. Finley is a north Alabama native who most recently served as Superintendent of Huntsville City Schools 2018 – 2023.
Board members and key advisors of LGH led a comprehensive search to find a right-fit, highly qualified leader to fill the role of CEO. Through a multi-phase interview process, it was clear Finley’s background in educational leadership, strategic planning, and community engagement would serve her well in the role as CEO.
“The selection committee was quite impressed with the quality and caliber of candidates interested in serving as Leadership Greater Huntsville’s next CEO,” said Drew Battle, LGH Board Chair. “We believe Christie Finley’s deep experience in leading complex, innovative organizations to achieve exceptional outcomes positions her well to serve LGH as CEO.”
Some of Finley’s most notable accomplishments during her time with Huntsville City Schools include collaborating with community stakeholders to expand National Board-Certified Teacher opportunities and approval for a new Career Technical Center in the district. As a leader well-versed in managing strategic initiatives with significant financial commitments, Finley worked to create a stable financial model for the district that would fund existing programs, while positioning for growth and expansion of workforce development opportunities for students.
As a Leadership Flagship graduate, Finley understands the lasting impact Leadership Greater Huntsville has on individuals, our workforce, and community at-large.
“I am truly honored to join Leadership Greater Huntsville,” said Christie Finley. “Working with such a dedicated staff, Board of Directors, alumni, and business and community stakeholders is a privilege. This organization has been instrumental in nurturing both future and current leaders, thanks to the incredible efforts of past Leadership Greater Huntsville CEOs and staff.”
“I am genuinely excited to contribute to the continued success and growth of Leadership Greater Huntsville and to support its mission of fostering an inclusive community of enlightened and engaged servant leaders,” said Finley.
Finley assumed the role of CEO with LGH on August 1, 2024.
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Leadership Greater Huntsville (LGH) is a tax exempt, charitable nonprofit whose mission is to identify, educate, inspire and connect leaders to serve the communities of Huntsville, Madison and Madison County, and the surrounding regions of Alabama. For more information on LGH, visit leadershiphsv.org.