January 7, 2025
Aviation and Missile Solutions (AMS) is pleased to announce the hiring of Matt Bower as part of the company’s technical leadership senior staff. Bower brings over 20 years of aerospace and defense experience to AMS across technical, program management and […]
January 7, 2025
Calhoun Community College proudly celebrates Chief Tyler Roden’s recent achievement in the Certified Law Enforcement Executive Program. Through dedication and hard work, Chief Roden completed an impressive 240 hours of advanced training with the Alabama Association of Chiefs of Police […]
January 7, 2025
In a significant effort to provide mental wellness services to its campus, Calhoun Community College is excited to announce the hiring of Leslie Shelor as the college’s first full-time mental health counselor. This new position expands the college’s mental health […]
January 7, 2025
CFD Research is pleased to announce the promotion of Justin Scharber to Vice President. Mr. Scharber will lead the company’s Aerospace and Defense Solutions Division and will continue to lead the strategic growth of promising CFD Research technologies through engagement […]
January 7, 2025
The Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville is pleased to announce that Nancy Washington Vaughn, Esq., PHR, SHRM-CP is the new Director of Charitable Strategies at the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville (CFGH). In that role, Nancy collaborates with CFGH Donors […]
January 7, 2025
Crestwood Medical Center’s Board of Trustees has announced that Justin Serrano has been named Chief Executive Officer and will begin his new role in Huntsville on December 9, 2024. Serrano brings more than a decade of healthcare experience to the […]
January 7, 2025
Damon Brant, a 20-year Army Veteran, has been named DCS Corporation’s SETA Contract Lead for PEO Soldier, Project Manager Soldier Survivability, Logistics Management Directorate (LMD). Formerly the PM SSV Fielding Logistics Lead, Brant brings his Soldier and Contractor NET experience […]
January 7, 2025
DCS Corporation’s Vanessa “Van” Dickson has been promoted to Army and Marine Corps Sector Project Control Support Branch Manager. With more than 18 years of experience, Van is well versed in all facets of cost and value management, analysis and […]
January 7, 2025
DCS Corporation is proud to announce the promotion of Jeff Merli to Vice President and Division Manager of the F/A-18 Software Engineering Support Division supporting Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) at Naval Air Weapons Center, China Lake, California. […]
January 6, 2025
Drake State Community and Technical College is excited to announce Dr. Myron Parks as the Huntsville Tech FAME Chapter Coordinator. Dr. Parks began his career in education as a third-grade elementary school teacher. In 2015, he moved to Nashville, Tennessee, […]
January 6, 2025
F&B Law Firm, P.C., announces that Cade P. Barlow has joined the firm as an Associate where he will practice in the areas of civil litigation and insurance defense. Mr. Barlow received his J.D., magna cum laude, from the University […]
January 6, 2025
Family Savings Credit Union would like to recognize Carol Searles. Carol is a proud Huntsville native whose deep-rooted connection to Rocket City has fostered a lifelong dedication to serving her community. Growing up in this innovative and dynamic city, she […]
January 6, 2025
Architect Jeffrey Parnell is one of the newest project managers for Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC). He is a highly motivated and progress-focused architect with a longstanding background in the design and construction industry. Jeffrey has dependably led the design and […]
January 6, 2025
Sam Dean has joined Huntsville Hospital Health System as Executive Vice President, Regional Hospital Operations, according to an announcement from Jeff Samz, President and Chief Executive Officer. In his new role, Dean will be responsible for leading the Health System’s […]
January 6, 2025
Ken Smith has been named Senior Economic Development Director for the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber. Ken has been with the Chamber 32 years, and his previous position was Senior Director of Research and Information Services. In his new role, he will […]
January 6, 2025
Ross Ivey is an experienced business development leader with over a decade of expertise in economic development at both the local and state levels. He currently serves as the Director of Business Development at JESCO, Inc., an industrial construction contractor […]
January 6, 2025
Keller Williams Realty Huntsville is thrilled to announce that Donna Lamb has joined KW Commercial. As a part of this exciting move, Donna will spearhead the development of a dedicated team of professionals to provide commercial real estate services in […]
January 6, 2025
Kimley-Horn is honored to recognize Jenny Brown, PE, a Senior Civil Engineer, Shareholder, and pioneer of Kimley-Horn’s Huntsville office, as one of Engineering News-Record Texas and Southeast’s 2025 Top Young Professionals! As one of only 20 selected under the age […]
January 6, 2025
Madison City Community Orchestra (MCCO) is excited to introduce Carrie Howard, our newest marketing member to join our team. As a local real estate professional who has to market to the community to earn their business, as well as market […]
January 6, 2025
Maynard Nexsen welcomes the addition of Carolyn Weeks as an Associate in the Corporate & Business Transactions practice group. During law school, Carolyn served as a summer associate for Maynard Nexsen, where she gained experience drafting a variety of documents […]
January 6, 2025
Maynard Nexsen welcomes the addition of Holdon Guy as an Associate in the Government Solutions practice group. During law school, Holdon spent his summers working in the legal department at a prominent shipbuilding and defense company and as a summer […]
January 6, 2025
Garrett Griffith has joined Michael Hatcher & Associates as Branch Manager. The company, also known as Hatcher Landscape, provides commercial landscape services in Huntsville and north Alabama for professional and medical offices, retail centers, industrial complexes, multi-family developments, and homeowner […]
January 6, 2025
Mike Fazah has been named the director of the Propulsion Systems Department in the Engineering Directorate at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. Center Director Joseph Pelfrey made the announcement in early November. In his role, Fazah will oversee a workforce […]
January 6, 2025
Dwight Mosby has been named to the position of director of Spacecraft and Vehicle Systems Department in the Engineering Directorate at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, effective immediately. Current director Angelia Walker plans to retire at the end of 2024. […]
January 6, 2025
Alabama Golf News recently spotlighted Huntsville’s Howard Bankhead, who is the Executive Director of Par Excellence Youth Development (PEYD). Through his organization, Bankhead introduces kids in Madison, Morgan, and Jackson counties to the world of golf at area schools. PEYD’s […]
January 6, 2025
Redstone Federal Credit Union is pleased to welcome Samarpreet “Sam” Sohi as its new chief financial officer (CFO) and executive vice president (EVP). The announcement came on November 19, 2024. Sohi succeeds Wayne Sisco, Redstone’s current CFO and Senior EVP, […]
January 6, 2025
Renasant announced December 5 that Tracey Young has joined the company as Vice President of Residential Construction Lending for north Alabama. In this role, Young will foster relationships with homebuilders and developers. “Young has more than 20 years of banking […]
January 6, 2025
STUDIO 60 Senior Center is proud to announce Janet South as its new Development Director. She is responsible for fundraising efforts and is the connector for business development. Before joining STUDIO 60, Janet was a project manager for Gilliland Marks, […]
January 6, 2025
The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) would like to recognize Azita Amiri, Ph.D., MPH, CPH, RN, FAAN, a dedicated public health advocate and nurse scientist. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing and a Fellow at […]
January 6, 2025
Cheryl Hart Smith is one of six new members elected to serve a two-year term on the national United Cerebral Palsy Board of Trustees. “We’re proud to welcome our new trustees. Each of these individuals has had an impressive history […]
January 6, 2025
WLRH is pleased to announce that Katy Ganaway has been promoted to Program Director. After a nationwide search, Katy’s experience and growth with the station enabled her to rise to the top of the pool of candidates. The station is […]
January 6, 2025
Yedla Management Company is pleased to announce that Ashlee Crosby, General Manager at SpringHill Suites by Marriott Huntsville Downtown was recognized by the Alabama Restaurant and Hospitality Association. During the annual meeting held October 28, 2024 in Montgomery, Alabama, Crosby […]
January 6, 2025
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP ispleased to announce that Stephen Hall, of the firm’s Huntsville, Alabama, office has been selected to the 2024 Mid-South Super Lawyers list. Across all the firm’s offices, 95 attorneys in Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee were […]
January 6, 2025
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that Huntsville partner Kimberly B. Martin was named to the Top 50 Women list in the 2024 edition of Mid-South Super Lawyers. She is among eight Bradley attorneys across all the […]
January 6, 2025
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that Emma Duke McBurney, an attorney in the firm’s Huntsville office, has been recognized by the Madison County Volunteer Lawyers Program (MCVLP) for her pro bono contributions to the organization. Ms. […]
January 6, 2025
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that Scott Burnett Smith, in the firm’s Huntsville, Alabama, office has been selected to the 2024 Mid-South Super Lawyers list. Across all the firm’s offices, 95 attorneys in Alabama, Mississippi and […]
January 6, 2025
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that George A. Smith II, an attorney in the firm’s Huntsville office, has been recognized by the Madison County Volunteer Lawyers Program (MCVLP) for his pro bono contributions to the organization. […]
January 6, 2025
Dentons Sirote has announced that Logan Chaney Abernathy, of the firm’s Huntsville office, has been named to the 2024 Mid-South Rising Stars list. This exclusive group is comprised of lawyers who have ranked at the top of the list in […]
January 6, 2025
Dentons Sirote has announced that Sarah Green, of the firm’s Huntsville office, has been named to the 2024 Mid-South Rising Stars list. This exclusive group is comprised of lawyers who have ranked at the top of the list in the […]
January 6, 2025
Dentons Sirote has announced that Sarah Ray, of the firm’s Huntsville office, has been named to the 2024 Mid-South Rising Stars list. This exclusive group is comprised of lawyers who have ranked at the top of the list in the […]
January 6, 2025
Yorktown Systems Group is pleased to recognize the recent achievements of Amanda Braun, Director of People Operations. Alongside Director of Finance & Accounting, Babayele Sodade, Amanda led a breakout session at this year’s Deltek ProjectCon in Washington D.C. The session […]
January 6, 2025
Yorktown Systems Group is pleased to announce that Lisa Hope has received the Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) Foundation Level Certification. The APMP certification tests the knowledge of best practices in proposal management. Lisa is Yorktown’s Manager of Proposal […]
January 6, 2025
Yorktown Systems Group would like to recognize Tristan Johnson for receiving his CompTIA Security+ Certification, enhancing his skills to perform core IT/security functions. Tristan works as the Microsoft (MS) Azure Analyst on Yorktown’s IT team and has provided excellent support […]
January 6, 2025
Yorktown Systems Group is thrilled to announce the promotion of Jeffrey Schultz to Director of Yorktown Software Labs (YSL). The establishment of YSL is part of the company’s strategic initiative to innovate and elevate software development capabilities and design solutions […]
January 6, 2025
Yorktown Systems Group is pleased to recognize the recent achievements of Babayele Sodade, Director of Finance & Accounting. Alongside Director of People Operations, Amanda Braun, Yele led a breakout session at this year’s Deltek ProjectCon in Washington D.C. The session […]
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