Read about promotions, new hires, and recognition of talent in our member companies.
Jacquelyn Shipe
Global Ties Alabama
Jacquelyn Shipe, CEO of Global Ties Alabama, was presented with the “Decade of Impact Award” at the annual meeting for Global Ties U.S. Each year at its National Meeting, Global Ties U.S. recognizes outstanding individuals whose service and contributions exemplify citizen diplomacy. Shipe is one of six professionals who were recognized for being pillars in the organization and helping to chart the path for the next 10 years.
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Jeff Samz
Huntsville Hospital Health System
Jeff Samz, CEO at Huntsville Hospital Health System beginning July 3, was recently elected to serve on the board of the Alabama Hospital Association (AlaHA) as the representative for the North Regional Council. The election took place in June at the Association’s virtual annual meeting, during which time the Association celebrated its 100th anniversary.
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Bekah Schmidt
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama is pleased to announce Bekah Schmidt has joined Toyota team as a Corporate Communications Analyst. Bekah will be responsible for Toyota Alabama’s external affairs, including media relations, local government affairs, and social innovation.
BG Garrick Harmon
U.S. Army Security Assistance Command (USASAC)
Brigadier General Garrick Harmon assumed command of the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command (USASAC) on May 17. Prior to this assignment, Harmon served as the Senior Defense Official and Defense Attaché, U.S. Defense Attaché Office, Embassy of the U.S.A., Moscow, Russian Federation. He is excited to be at Redstone Arsenal after assignments that have seen him and his family living outside the U.S. for more than 10 years.
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Dr. Warren Strickland
Crestwood Medical Center
Crestwood Medical Center recently announced that Dr. Warren Strickland was recently appointed to its Board of Trustees for a three-year term. Dr. Strickland is an interventional cardiologist and was appointed along with Bobby White, General Manager of Woody Anderson Ford.
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Bobby White
Crestwood Medical Center
Crestwood Medical Center recently announced that Bobby White was recently appointed to its Board of Trustees for a three-year term. White is the General Manager of Woody Anderson Ford in Huntsville. He was appointed along with Dr. Warren Strickland, an interventional cardiologist.
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Nadine Jones
Nesin Therapy Services, P.C.
Nesin Therapy Services, P.C., is pleased to announce the promotion of Nadine Jones to Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Nadine began her career with the company in 2010, starting at the front desk, and since that time has risen through the ranks, serving previously as Office Manager, and most recently as Director of Business Operations. Her substantial contribution and dedication to the continued growth and development of the organization, and now its subsidiary companies, and her leadership within Nesin was recently recognized by the Board of Directors with the unanimous vote to promote her to the CFO position.
Jonathon Cooper, PTA
Nesin Therapy Services, P.C.
Jonathon Cooper, PTA, has been appointed Clinic Director of NesinFIT, the newest venture of Nesin Therapy Services, P.C., opening in July at Lincoln Mill. Jonathon began his career with the company in 2004, and is excited to lead the NesinFIT team to their goal of bridging the gap between rehab and fitness.
Mally Cash
Canvas, Inc.
Canvas is proud to announce Mally Cash, with 11 years of missile defense industry experience, has been named Vice President. Mally joined Canvas in 2014; was promoted as Task Lead for Canvas’ MDA Warfighter Integration team in 2015; transitioned to the Task Lead for MDA Test, Exercises, and Warfighter team in 2017; and was named Director of Operations in 2020. In her role as Vice President, Mally will manage Corporate Operations and the Cross-Functional Directorate Team to ensure effective management processes and procedures and contract execution at Canvas.
Larry Couvillon
Canvas, Inc.
With almost 30 years of senior leadership experience, Canvas is proud to announce Larry Couvillon has been named President. Since joining Canvas as Vice President in 2012, Larry has overseen marketing, business development, capture management, and proposal activities. He has also provided direct customer support as Program Manager (PM), Alternate PM, Task Lead, and Senior Advisor. In 2018, Larry transitioned to overseeing contract operations and execution as Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Canvas. In his role as President, Larry will provide strategic leadership and is responsible for the execution of corporate goals and operations aligned with Canvas’ vision, mission, and growth strategies.
Kayla Carlile
Huntsville/Madison County Chamber
Kayla Carlile is a new employee of the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber. She joined the team in June as the new Communications and Social Media Specialist. In this role, she will assist with communication needs, video assets and social media channels for the Chamber, ASmartPlace, and Cummings Research Park, along with other duties.
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Ken Smith
Huntsville/Madison County Chamber
The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber is pleased to announce that Ken Smith has been promoted to Senior Director, Research & Information Services. With over 28 years of economic development experience, Ken helps to grow the Huntsville/Madison County community by providing business and market data to companies to assist with their location and expansion decisions.
Meghan Nazario
Huntsville/Madison County Chamber
The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber is pleased to announce Meghan Nazario has been promoted to Business Administration Specialist. Meghan wears many hats in her role at the Chamber. She will continue to serve as Executive Assistant to Chip Cherry, our President and CEO, and her new title now reflects her work in Accounting (Accounts Payable) along with her coordination and assistance for the Chamber Board of Directors and the Industrial Development Board.
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Amberly Kimbrough
Huntsville/Madison County Chamber
Amberly Kimbrough has been promoted to Events Specialist at the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber. Her role includes the planning and execution of large-scale events, including luncheons and dinners including our Updates with elected leaders and our Small Business galas, such as the annual Small Business Awards Celebration. If it’s one of our many events, Amberly is heavily involved in making sure it’s a success! She is committed to serving our members and we are grateful to have her on our team.
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Alexander Sellers
Collins Aerospace
Alexander Sellers is Associate Director of Engineering at Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company. In this role, he directs the Tactical, Communications and Maintenance Applications (TCMA) department. In addition to delivering multiple avionics software products and overseeing a team of senior managers and engineers, he is actively involved in Huntsville site strategy, contributing to diversity and inclusion and community engagement initiatives at Collins Aerospace.
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Tim Lyon
deciBel Research, Inc.
deciBel Research is proud to announce the promotion of Tim Lyon to Director, Information Technology. Lyon has over 20 years of experience in maintaining and troubleshooting information technology and telecommunications systems with 10 years of specialized experience in security and information system management in fast-paced, ever-changing, DoD contractor work environments. In his new role as Director, Information Technology, Lyon will be responsible for the management of IT personnel along with overall IT department planning and execution.
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Katie Bosarge
South Huntsville Main Business Association
South Huntsville Main Business Association is pleased to announce Katie Bosarge as the organization’s new Executive Director. A graduate of The University of Alabama, Katie brings with her over 10 years of experience in Public Relations and Marketing, having most recently served as the Public Relations and Communications Manager at Davidson Technologies Inc.
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Mark Topping
Atlantic
Mark Topping, a leading Lidar technology expert, has joined Atlantic as an Associate Vice President. In his new role, Topping will lead technological advancement, participate in Atlantic’s research & development activities, and will support Atlantic’s business development team with technical education. Topping, based in Ontario, Canada, also improves Atlantic’s ability to serve its international clients in Canada and beyond.
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Vicki Morris
Face to Face Marketing
Face to Face Marketing is honored to announce that its president and founder, Vicki Morris, has been accepted as a new member of the Huntsville Committee of 100. This is a perfect complement to her work in serving the entrepreneurial community here in Huntsville and North Alabama.
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Matt Bender
CFD Research Corporation
Matt Bender recently joined CFD Research as Vice President of Strategic Initiatives. In this role, Matt will be responsible for executing strategic projects and initiatives that will help CFD Research continue to develop new technologies and support the company’s DoD customers with highly technical engineering expertise. Matt joins CFD Research after spending over 20 years with Dynetics, where he started his engineering career working on foreign material exploitation tasks in addition to the development of weapon system Hardware-In-The-Loop test systems.
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Constance Anderson
St. John Paul II Catholic High School
On May 21, the St. John Paul II Catholic High School Board of Trustees announced and welcomed Mrs. Constance Anderson as the Director of Development. Mrs. Anderson comes to JPII with more than 30 years of mission advancement experience with schools, diocesan offices, community nonprofits, a state university, and a hospital foundation.
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Zachery Johnson
Signalink
Zachery Johnson recently celebrated his two-year anniversary with Signalink as a Senior System Administrator. Zach has been working in the Information Technology (IT) field for over 20 years, and is known for his ability to troubleshoot issues across all spectrums. Zach has always had a reputation for going above and beyond for the customer, and never lets an issue remain. He is going to dig in and do his best to resolve it, even when it is out of his line of work. Once he had a customer tell his manager, “they have never had anyone come in, hang a picture, fix their blinds, talk with them on life issues, and resolve their IT issue all in the same visit.”
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Terri Bentley
Redstone Federal Credit Union
Alabama CIO has named Terri Bentley, Senior EVP & CIO at Redstone Federal Credit Union, a 2021 CIO of the Year® ORBIE® Awards winner. The ORBIE honors chief information officers who have demonstrated excellence in technology leadership. Finalists and winners are selected by an independent peer review process, led by prior ORBIE recipients, based on leadership and management effectiveness; business value created by technology innovation; and engagement in industry and community endeavors.
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Glenn Turner
Hill Technical Solutions
Hill Technical Solutions (HTS), a growing provider of advanced engineering and technology services for government customers, has named Glenn Turner CEO of the Huntsville-headquartered company. He is responsible for the planning, direction, and execution of the company’s growth strategy, and the overall management and operations of HTS. Glenn previously served as HTS’ Chief Operating Officer (COO).
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Michael (Mike) Lee
Hill Technical Solutions
Hill Technical Solutions (HTS) has promoted Michael (Mike) Lee to Chief Technology Officer (CTO). He served as Vice President of Strategic Programs prior to this appointment. In his current role, Mike actively identifies, qualifies, and implements advanced technologies and systems that support and further the company’s mission, vision, and strategic objectives.
Leslie Mitchell
Hill Technical Solutions
Leslie Mitchell is Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Hill Technical Solutions (HTS). She is responsible for the planning, implementation, managing, and execution of all financial activities for the company. Leslie joined HTS in 2015 to manage contracts and program control and then expanded her position, establishing processes and procedures for company operations.
Daniel Lowery
Hill Technical Solutions
Hill Technical Solutions (HTS) appointed Daniel Lowery to the position of Chief Information Officer (CIO). He will leverage information technology to support the company’s mission, vision, plans, and operations. In addition, he will lead the development and growth of the company’s Digital Engineering capability area. Daniel most recently served as Director of Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Programs for HTS.
Mick McGuire
Hill Technical Solutions
Hill Technical Solutions (HTS) has hired Mick McGuire as Director of Strategic Initiatives. Mick will establish enhanced business development and proposal processes for HTS to prepare the company for future growth; develop a pipeline of opportunities; and lead capture management and proposal efforts. Additionally, he will assist other directors and program managers with organic growth efforts.
Joshua Parrish
Alion Science and Technology
Alion Science and Technology welcomes Joshua Parrish who has recently joined the team as one of their newest Program Managers. Josh brings over 20 years of military experience as an Army Aviation and Force Management officer to the Alion team. He has led people and managed processes in organizations ranging from CH-47 helicopter units to cross functional teams developing budgets and requirements at the Pentagon.
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Anna Parks
MartinFederal
Anna Parks joined MartinFederal in 2019. The company says she has contributed not only to its success and growth, but has been instrumental in establishing an attitude of excellence in all she does. She has worked with all areas of the organization to improve the focus on profitability and has truly developed, matured, and refined processes around program financial performance and proposal pricing.
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Gerrit Burke
MartinFederal
MartinFederal has named Gerrit Burke as the Director of Engineering & Technical Solutions located in their corporate office in Huntsville, AL. With more than 10 years of experience bridging the gap between organizational business and technical leaders, Burke has supported and facilitated the growth of software development and engineering projects at Redstone Arsenal, the National Capital Region (NCR), and multinational collaborations across a diverse set of vehicles, including Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs).
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Jessica Hunter
MartinFederal
MartinFederal is pleased to announce Jessica Hunter has been promoted to Business Development (BD) & Proposal Coordinator. As a BD Intern, Jess has proven to be an exceptional resource and a valuable member of the team. The company says she proactively looks for opportunities to assist.
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Todd Bentley
MartinFederal
Todd Bentley is the new Senior Manager of Security and Facilities for MartinFederal Consulting. Todd is an Industrial Security professional with 15 years of experience; 10 of those years spent in Senior Leadership. He has served as the Facility Security Officer for AEgis/Blue Halo, Assistant Facility Security Officer for SAIC, and the Director of Security for Intrepid. Todd has also helped various other Defense Contractors in the Huntsville area with security over the years.
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Victoria Privett
MartinFederal
Victoria Privett, SHRM-CP, CA, has been promoted to Human Resources Manager at MartinFederal. Victoria began her career at MartinFederal in December 2017 as the Administrative Assistant. She was promoted to HR Generalist in March 2018 and then promoted to Sr. HR Generalist in April 2019. In her time with MartinFederal, she has been instrumental in helping shape the Human Resources Department. She does not just take a task with stride but devotes the time and effort to ensure accuracy and excellence in all that she does. She is capable, confident, committed to the Company’s core values and mission.
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David L. Roberts
NAI Chase Commercial
NAI Chase Commercial, a member of the world’s premier managed network of commercial real estate firms, NAI Global, announced on May 6 that David L. Roberts has accepted a position as Associate Broker with the Huntsville office. In this role, he will be responsible for investment analysis, sales, acquisition and disposition, tenant services, valuation consulting, consulting service and client representation in Huntsville and surrounding markets.
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Bhagyesha Darji
NAI Chase Commercial
NAI Chase Commercial, a member of the world’s premier managed network of commercial real estate firms, NAI Global, announced on June 7 that Ms. Bhagyesha Darji has accepted a position as Assistant Controller with the Huntsville office. In this role, she will be responsible for providing high-level support to the Controller to manage accounting & financial activities for clients as well as upper management, while working with the Controller & President to create internal controls & policies.
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Elizabeth Fewell
Cepeda Systems & Software Analysis, Inc. (CSSA)
In April 2021, Cepeda Systems & Software Analysis, Inc. (CSSA) announced Elizabeth Fewell as Director of Human Resources & Community Outreach. Elizabeth, an Alabama native, has returned to her home state after working in the DC Metropolitan area. She has 25 years of human resources experience in roles within government contracting, hospitality and tourism, property development and management, and franchising.
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Kenzie Oliver
RealtySouth
RealtySouth, the largest real estate company in Alabama, is pleased to announce the promotion of Kenzie Oliver to Manager of Business Development & Client Relations. The last three years, Kenzie has helped grow the company by identifying additional opportunities for the Relocation Department and RealtySouth Agents.
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Dennis Hunziker
Deloitte Consulting LLP
Dennis Hunziker recently joined Deloitte’s Government and Public Service practice as a Specialist Master in the Deloitte Consulting LLP. Hunziker brings more than 20 years of experience in the information technology industry with a specialty in network engineering and architecture, and IT modernization.
Eric Crigger
Deloitte Consulting LLP
Deloitte Consulting LLP is pleased to announce that Eric Crigger has joined as a Manager in Core Business Operations. Eric will manage the data center upgrade for a large government customer. Eric has a Business Management degree from Arizona State University and has over 20 years of experience in Information Technology with more than 15 years in management. Eric was a small business owner in Huntsville prior to joining Deloitte.
Lauren Lee
Rocket City Mom Media Group
Rocket City Mom Media Group is pleased to announce Lauren Lee as the new Managing Editor of RocketCityMom.com. Lee, who formerly was a staff writer at the Hartselle Enquirer, as well as a Communications Associate at the Huntsville Museum of Art, will oversee content development, social media, and manage a slate of 23 local contributors for Rocket City Mom.
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Sarah Macaluso
Red Sage
Sarah Macaluso has been promoted to Director of Client Experience & Strategy at Red Sage, a full-service integrated marketing, public relations and website development agency, with offices in Huntsville and Decatur, Alabama. The firm announced Macaluso’s promotion on April 23. Red Sage Communications, Inc. was recently recognized as one of the “Biggest and Best in Alabama Business,” ranking #5 among public relations firms and #13 among advertising agencies in Business Alabama’s 2021 Top Rank Magazine.
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Hollie Beaver
Ad4! Group
Ad4! Group, a local advertising and marketing agency in Huntsville, Alabama, is proud to announce the addition Hollie Beaver as Partner. Hollie has been a part of the Ad4! Group team for four years as the Director of Content but will now rise to the level of Partner to help continue the company’s growth. The full-service agency specializes in branding, marketing strategies, digital marketing campaigns, social media and more; and has successfully served the Madison County area for more than 15 years.
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Paul Wagner
Summit 7 Systems
Paul Wagner is the newly appointed Chief Operating Officer at Summit 7 Systems. Paul graduated from the US Air Force Academy and served his country for five years as a Supply Officer in the US Marine Corps, leading a large team of Marines to support one of the most heavily deployed ground units in the Marine Corps. Since this time, Paul has accumulated nearly 15 years leading numerous programs for some of the largest IT and software providers in the world. During his tenure as Segment Leader at DXC, he led a $100 million portfolio of customer accounts after their merger with HP Enterprise Services.
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David Luders
The Building People
David Luders recently joined The Building People as the new Regional Manager in Huntsville, AL. Dave is a retired Army officer with over 32 years of Army experience. In addition, he brings 37 years of experience specializing in building cohesive teams, solving complex problems, and creating solutions with the goal of growing existing organizations to improve profitability in support of customer’s requirements.
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Mark Didier
The Orthopaedic Center (TOC)
The Orthopaedic Center (TOC) is pleased to announce that Mark Didier joins TOC as the CEO. Mark has over 33 years of healthcare experience, with 17 of those years focused on orthopedics. In addition to his administrative positions, he is a Certified Laboratory Technician and served in the Coast Guard Medical Corps for 22 years. In his role, he will be responsible for leading the practice’s growth and optimizing patient outcomes.
Carolyn King
APT Research, Inc.
APT Research, Inc., is pleased to welcome Carolyn King as the company’s new HR Director. Carolyn is a strategic and innovative HR professional who translates business vision into HR initiatives that improve performance, profitability, growth, and employee engagement. Skilled in talent acquisition, employee relations, data analytics, program management, ATS/HRIS systems and process improvement, Carolyn is looking forward to implementing positive changes throughout the organization.
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Kevin Glouner
Von Braun Center
On June 1, the Von Braun Center promoted Kevin Glouner to VBC Food and Beverage Director. He previously worked as Senior Food and Beverage Manager. This follows the retirement of longtime Food and Beverage Director Bruce Mitchell, who served the VBC and its countless guests for 22 years.
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Caydin White
The Huntsville Sports Commission (HSC)
The Huntsville Sports Commission (HSC) is excited to announce the hire of Caydin White as a 2021 summer intern. White will be responsible for assisting in the coordination and planning of events and meetings, monitoring social media accounts, creating digital media content and more.
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