March 18, 2025
We are excited to welcome 62 athletes to Huntsville for the 2025 U.S. Paralympic Cycling Time Trial on March 29 in Cummings Research Park! These are the athletes who are registered, and the list includes several who medaled in the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.
March 2, 2025
Abacus Technologies is pleased to welcome Corbin Parker the company’s new Manager of Information Assurance and Risk Advisory. In this role, Corbin oversees the design and execution of SOC 1 and SOC 2 engagements. With experience leading over 100 SOC […]
March 2, 2025
Ambrosia Patterson has joined Accenture Federal Services as the Huntsville practice and strategy lead, part of the company’s Justice & Security Sector. Previously, she was the FBI’s Huntsville change and transition program manager, overseeing the relocation of critical functions from […]
March 2, 2025
Anglin Reichmann Armstrong is pleased to announce that Steve Sledge, CPA, has joined the firm as an Audit Partner in the Huntsville, Alabama office, bringing over 31 years of experience in audit, financial reporting, and technical accounting. The announcement came […]
March 2, 2025
Applied Technical Services (ATS) is delighted to announce the advancement of Kim Cantrell to Southeast Regional Sales Representative. With 27 years of technical experience, Kim has excelled in various roles, including project management, account management, Human Resources, and Business Development. […]
March 2, 2025
Applied Technical Services (ATS) is excited to announce the hiring of Bryce Files as Department Manager for ATS Huntsville Lab. With over 15 years of technical experience, Bryce has excelled in various roles, including project management and non-destructive inspection in […]
March 2, 2025
The Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engieering is pleased to announce that Christopher Blanding was appointed as the Director of Admissions in December 2024. With an impressive 25 years of leadership experience, Mr. Blanding is ideally suited to lead our […]
March 2, 2025
Auburn University’s Office of the Senior Vice President for Research and Economic Development is pleased to announce the hiring of Jonathan Pettus as executive director of the Auburn University Applied Research Institute in Huntsville. Pettus previously worked for 27 years […]
March 2, 2025
Avion Solutions is pleased to welcome Jacob Scott to its team in the role of Business Development Specialist. Jacob earned his Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration, magna cum laude, from The University of Alabama. While pursuing his […]
March 2, 2025
Bank Independent is pleased to announce the promotion of Tiffany Dostica to Sales Specialist. The announcement was issued February 20. Dostica will serve consumer customers with their non-real estate loan needs in her new role while assisting with new deposit […]
March 2, 2025
Momentum Leaders is proud to announce the inaugural Upward class for north Alabama. Among the distinguished participants is Amanda Hicks, Bank Independent Vice President Sales Officer for Madison County, who joins the group of trailblazing professionals committed to empowering women […]
March 2, 2025
BMSS Advisors & CPAs is proud to announce that Laura Hanks, CPA has been promoted to Member at BMSS. Laura joined the firm in 2019 after working in the accounting profession for 14 years. As a senior manager in the […]
March 2, 2025
Cahaba Federal Solutions is pleased to announce that Tim Sitterson has joined the company as Senior Vice President. In this role, Tim will oversee multiple departments including contracts, human resources, and infrastructure. He will be located in the Huntsville office. […]
March 2, 2025
Cahaba Federal Solutions is pleased to announce that Jeannette Ward has been promoted to Director of Finance. In this role, Jeannette is responsible for financial strategy and planning, accounting and financial reporting, and leading the firm’s finance and accounting departments. […]
March 2, 2025
Calhoun Community College is proud to announce the appointment of Takeema Johnson as Director of its Huntsville Site. She officially began her new role on August 10, 2024. Takeema began her career at Calhoun in 2020 as an Academic Advisor. […]
March 2, 2025
Calhoun Community College is proud to announce the appointment of Marchia Oates as the Director of Advising and Retention. Marchia officially joined the College on January 2, 2024, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to this vital role. In […]
March 2, 2025
CFD Research is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Carrie German to Director. Dr. German will lead the company’s computational and experimental biology efforts in their Biotechnology, Energy and Materials Division. She will support the strategic growth of promising […]
March 2, 2025
CFD Research is pleased to announce the promotion of Conrad McRight to a Director. In this role, he will lead the company’s initiatives in Protective Technologies and Uncrewed Aircraft Systems within the Aerospace and Defense Solutions Division. He will also […]
March 2, 2025
CFD Research is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Conrad Patton to Director of Hypersonic Modeling and Simulation. Dr. Patton leads multiple projects focused on development of hypersonic vehicle modeling and simulation technologies. Dr. Patton will continue to contribute […]
March 2, 2025
CFD Research is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Paulien Roos to Director. Dr. Roos leads the company’s Biomechanics team and will support the wider Biomedical Engineering and Materials division as a director. She will continue to support strategic […]
March 2, 2025
CFD Research is pleased to announce the promotion of Christal Smith to Director. Christal will lead the company’s Human Resources and Talent & Acquisition team where she will continue to support CFD Research’s mission of fostering a positive and inclusive […]
March 2, 2025
The City’s Office of Multicultural Affairs is under new leadership following Mayor Tommy Battle’s appointment of Dr. Randy Barbour, Jr., as the new director. Dr. Barbour, who previously served as Assistant Professor of Psychology at Alabama A&M University, brings extensive […]
March 2, 2025
Mary Kate Moore joins the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville with a robust background in public administration, event coordination, and community-focused initiatives. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Mississippi State University and is currently completing her Master’s […]
March 2, 2025
Helix Hospitality is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Middleton, CGMP, CHSP, as Area Director of Sales for three Huntsville Marriott hotels. With over three decades of experience in the hospitality industry, Mrs. Middleton brings a wealth of expertise […]
March 2, 2025
Craig Comfort Control is pleased to announce the hiring of Jessica McAllister as part of the company’s office staff. With 15 years of hands-on experience in customer interaction, Jessica brings a wealth of knowledge and a customer-first mindset that aligns […]
March 2, 2025
DCS announced the promotion of Wayne Cowan to HH-60W Jolly Green Department Manager in the Air Sea Forces Support Sector. Wayne brings 19 years of helicopter Acquisition Category I program knowledge and procurement experience, and extensive rotary wing maintenance expertise […]
March 2, 2025
DCS‘s Brandon Hulbert has been promoted to Synthetic Wargaming Branch Manager. After joining DCS as an intern in 2019, Brandon soon transitioned to a full-time role developing user interfaces for Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration and Modeling (AFSIM) software. Brandon […]
March 2, 2025
DCS is proud to announce Adam Schimmelpfenning as the Future Systems Branch Manager in the Air and Space Technology Sector. With an extensive background in Geographic Information Systems, Adam leads and contributes to modeling and simulation, technical analysis, and agile […]
March 2, 2025
Congratulations to Dr. Patrica Sims, President of Drake State Community and Technical College, for being selected to participate in the Department of Defense’s (DOD) esteemed Joint Civilian Orientation Conference (JCOC 96). Established in 1948, JCOC is the DOD’s oldest and […]
March 2, 2025
The Drake State Foundation proudly welcomes Nancy Dollar, Market President at Truist Bank, to the Foundation’s Board of Directors. The Drake State Foundation supports the college to further its goals and initiatives. Foundation Board members also help raise awareness of […]
March 2, 2025
The Drake State Foundation is thrilled to welcome JoAnn Perez, Esq., Founder of Perez Law, to the Foundation’s Board of Directors. The Drake State Foundation supports the college to further its goals and initiatives. Foundation Board members also help raise […]
March 2, 2025
The Drake State Foundation is excited to welcome Don Wessels, Chief Operations Officer at Woody Anderson Ford, to the Foundation’s Board of Directors. The Drake State Foundation supports the college to further its goals and initiatives. Foundation Board members also […]
March 2, 2025
Luis Calderon is a dedicated financial professional and community advocate who strives to make a lasting impact in Huntsville and Madison County. As an Assistant Branch Manager with Family Savings Credit Union, he is passionate about supporting individuals in their […]
March 2, 2025
Freedom Real Estate and Capital, LLC (Freedom) announced in December that Douglas McCullough has joined the firm as Director of Brokerage Services. McCullough brings more than four decades of experience in commercial real estate brokerage. Prior to joining Freedom, McCullough […]
March 2, 2025
HPM is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Sarah Logan to Project Manager. Sarah started her career with HPM as an intern in 2019 and returned with a role as Assistant Project Manager in 2022. Since then, she has […]
March 2, 2025
HudsonAlpha Institute for Technology named Russell Smith as its new Chief Operating Officer on January 23. Smith will lead strategic operations for institutional growth of services, revenue and market expansion. He replaces Danny Windham, who is retiring. Smith brings more […]
March 2, 2025
The following is a letter submitted by Marion Myers, owner of Hughes Properties II, LLC. We are publishing it in its entirety. Recognizing Exceptional Dedication: A Tribute to Our Office Manager In this fast-paced realm of modern business, exceptional dedication, […]
March 2, 2025
In February, the Huntsville Madison County Hospitality Association (HMCHA) presented Brenda Martin, the City’s Community Affairs representative, with the prestigious Pineapple Award for her contributions to the hospitality sector. HMCHA hosts the annual Pineapple Awards ceremony to honor members who […]
March 2, 2025
We are excited to announce that Mary McNairy, VP of Finance & Administration at Huntsville/Madison County Chamber, has successfully completed the Certificate in Workforce Development Fundamentals program offered through a partnership between the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) […]
March 2, 2025
Cindy Wood is our newest Membership Account Executive at the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber. She joined our team in February. Born in Port Chester, New York, Wood’s family moved to Miami, Florida, in 1974, where she was raised in the warmth […]
March 2, 2025
Joshuah Gregory has demonstrated remarkable leadership and commitment to community service throughout his career. He became a member of Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity, Inc. in 2012, which laid the foundation for his future endeavors in leadership and mentorship. In 2018, […]
March 2, 2025
Donna Lamb and the Keller Williams Huntsville family are delighted to welcome Cooper Schrimsher to its commercial real estate team. A Huntsville native, Cooper brings eight years of real estate and property management experience at Schrimsher Company where he oversaw […]
March 2, 2025
The Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC) is North America’s oldest and largest regional economic development association. It represents 17 states and the world’s best economic developers. In 2025, newly elected leaders were welcomed to the Council’s Board of Directors. New […]
March 2, 2025
Limestone County Economic Development Association Project Manager Amber Turner recently graduated from Auburn University’s Government and Economic Development Institute (GEDI) with a Leadership Institute Certificate from the Economic Development Association of Alabama (EDAA). The program is designed to educate and […]
March 2, 2025
After nearly a decade in the concrete industry, Adam Weinrich has entered the landscaping industry as the Business Developer for the Huntsville branch of Michael Hatcher & Associates. The company specializes in commercial landscape installation, maintenance, and irrigation. Adam was […]
March 2, 2025
Patience Samson has been appointed Vice President of Growth, Technology and Engineering at MORI Associates, where she will lead strategic growth initiatives, technology development, and engineering solutions for the company’s federal and commercial sectors. With over 20 years of experience […]
March 2, 2025
Joyce Myers is the MTSI Chief Data Officer and has a rich history in data management. Prior to joining Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.. (MTSI), she served as a Soldier, Civilian, and Contractor. After she retired from Civil Service in 2022, […]
March 2, 2025
Karen O’Brien is a senior principal data scientist and AI/ML practice lead at Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. In this capacity, she leverages her 20-year Army civilian career as a scientist, evaluator, ORSA, and analytics leader to aid DoD agencies in […]
March 2, 2025
Jason Gregory has joined NextOp Vets to support their mission of helping active duty service members seeking to transition out of the military into meaningful careers. Gregory was born in Hammond, Indiana in 1982. His family relocated to Scottsboro, Alabama […]
March 2, 2025
Malissa Riddle has been named PPT Solutions’ Program Manager for the growth and management of the ACC-RSA Expedited Professional and Engineering Support Services (EXPRESS) contract task orders. As PPT’s EXPRESS PM, Riddle will work closely with customers and contractor teams in […]
March 2, 2025
PROJECTXYZ, INC. is proud to announce the appointment of Larry E. Lewis Jr. to the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta to the board of directors of its Birmingham Branch. The announcement was made in early January 2025. Appointed by the […]
March 2, 2025
Kara George serves as the Human Resources Analyst on the Talent Acquisition Team at Redstone Federal Credit Union , where she has been making a remarkable impact for nearly two years. Since joining the organization in this role, Kara has […]
March 2, 2025
Emanuell Suddler is a dedicated Human Resources Generalist on the Talent Acquisition Team at Redstone Federal Credit Union. He works hard to make sure both candidates and employees feel supported throughout their experience. His approachable and trustworthy nature makes him […]
March 2, 2025
Redstone Federal Credit Union says it is incredibly grateful to have Anna Weimer as a valued member of the Talent Acquisition Team. Anna’s dedication and passion for recruiting have made her an essential part of the organization, where she has […]
March 2, 2025
Redstone Government Consulting is proud to announce the promotion of Brandon Bright to Senior Consultant within the company’s Collaborative Accounting Solutions Group. With over a decade of experience in government subcontract accounting, financial operations, and process optimization, Brandon has played […]
March 2, 2025
Redstone Government Consulting is excited to share that Jonas Clem has been promoted to Director of Compliance Consulting at Redstone GCI. In this role, Jonas will lead the company’s compliance consulting team, overseeing DCAA/DCMA audit support, CAS/FAR compliance, incurred cost […]
March 2, 2025
Redstone Government Consulting is thrilled to announce the promotion of Katie Donnell to Director of Unanet Practice Services. In this role, Katie will lead Redstone GCI’s Unanet consulting practice, overseeing software implementations, system optimization, report development, training, and outsourced accounting […]
March 2, 2025
Redstone Government Consulting is proud to announce the promotion of Kim Lay to Senior Consultant in the company’s Costpoint Consulting Group. Kim has been instrumental in helping clients optimize Deltek Costpoint’s Accounting, Time & Expense, and Projects modules, with a […]
March 2, 2025
Redstone Government Consulting is proud to announce the promotion of Heather Stroud to Senior Managing Costpoint Consultant. Since joining Redstone GCI, Heather has played a key role in helping government contractors optimize their Deltek Costpoint systems. From implementations and re-implementations […]
March 2, 2025
Savant Wealth Management, a fee-only registered investment adviser (RIA) majority-owned by its employees, named Zach Ivey, CFA®, CFP®, as its chief investment officer (CIO), effective Jan. 1. Ivey, who joined Savant in 2023 as part of the firm’s acquisition of […]
March 2, 2025
ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS), is pleased to announce the promotion of Lisa Bryan as Private Banking Manager for ServisFirst Bank Huntsville. “I’m proud to announce Lisa Bryan’s promotion to Private Banking Manager in Huntsville,” said Andy […]
March 2, 2025
ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS), is pleased to announce the addition of Linda Presley as Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager for ServisFirst Bank Huntsville. “We are excited to welcome Linda Presley to the ServisFirst Bank Huntsville team,” […]
March 2, 2025
St. John Paul II Catholic High School is excited to announce the hiring of Michael C. Burke as the school’s new President. Burke joins JPII with 40 years of experience in Catholic school education as a headmaster, president, educator, consultant, […]
March 2, 2025
Thornton Stanley, Jr., President of Stanley Construction Company, Inc., is the new Chairman of the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC). The mission of the AFC is to guard forests, protecting the natural resources, homes, and citizens from wildfire, to manage Alabama’s […]
March 2, 2025
Starfish Holdings (Starfish), the parent company of Torch Technologies, Freedom Real Estate and Capital, LLC and SIMVANA announced on February 4 that Joe Pierce has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective immediately. In this role, Pierce will be […]
March 2, 2025
Starfish Holdings (Starfish), the parent company of Torch Technologies, Freedom Real Estate & Capital, LLC, and SIMVANA announced February 4 that Torch Technologies Chief Financial Officer Cindy Walz has been appointed to the board of directors. “Cindy brings invaluable experience,” […]
March 2, 2025
We are thrilled to announce the well-earned promotion of Dave Lakin to Director of Veteran Career Transition at Still Serving Veterans (SSV)! With over four years of dedicated service in supporting Veteran career transitions, Dave has played a pivotal role […]
March 2, 2025
Synovus is pleased to announce the promotion of Markeisha Layne to Vice President, Commercial Banking. With over 19 years of banking experience, Markeisha joined Synovus in 2022 as a Commercial Banker in the Huntsville market. In addition to her role […]
March 2, 2025
Synovus has promoted Erin Moore, Commercial Banker to Assistant Vice President of Commercial Banking. Erin has worked with Synovus in Huntsville for over five years, honing her credit analysis and risk assessment expertise. She serves businesses and organizations of all […]
March 2, 2025
Titomic is excited to announce Jim Simpson as the new CEO and Managing Director of Titomic. Jim is spearheading efforts to accelerate the commercial adoption of Titomic’s cutting-edge cold spray technology, particularly within the defense and aerospace sectors. His leadership […]
March 2, 2025
Emily Rogers, Business Development Manager for Turner Construction in Huntsville, has been appointed to the 2025 Board of Directors for Downtown Huntsville, Inc. She will help guide the organization over the next year as it works toward a diverse, vibrant […]
March 2, 2025
Victory Solutions is pleased to announce Jim Wesseling as Program Manager for the recently awarded Sea-based X-band (SBX) Radar Contract. Jim brings over 30 years of leadership and management experience in both the Government and industry including over 20 years […]
March 2, 2025
WLRH is pleased to announce the recent hire of Marsha Arends in the position of Radio Program Producer. Marsha discovered her passion for radio long before she even learned to drive! She was lucky to attend Carmel High School, just […]
March 2, 2025
WLRH is pleased to announce that Ginny Kennedy has been promoted to Assistant General Manager. Ginny has been on WLRH’s airwaves for more than 20 years, and you’ll hear her hosting “Morning Edition” and “Morning Blend” throughout each week.
March 2, 2025
WLRH is pleased to announce the promotion of Jessie LouAllen to Digital Content Manager. The local radio station appreciates her fabulous graphic design skills and membership/promotions efforts, and this new role will encompass even more of WLRH’s digital outreach.
March 2, 2025
Yorktown Systems Group is delighted to welcome Tabitha Bouchard, who joined the team as a Proposal Manager in August 2024. Tabitha’s experience and collaborative approach have quickly made her an asset to the company. YSG looks forward to all that […]
March 2, 2025
Yorktown Systems Group is excited to welcome Amy Lorence, People Operations Associate, to the team. Her dedication, professionalism, and strong work ethic have quickly made her an invaluable member of YSG’s People Operations department, and the company looks forward to […]
March 2, 2025
Yorktown Systems Group is thrilled to announce Dan Prewitt as the 2024 Headquarters Manager of the Year. Since assuming the role of Manager of IT and ISSM in July 2023, Dan Prewitt has made a profound impact on the organization. […]
March 2, 2025
Yorktown Systems Group is thrilled to welcome Jennifer Templeton, Headquarters Cyber Security Analyst, to the company’s IT department. Since joining the company in September 2024, Jennifer has played a crucial role in bolstering YSG’s IT organization and providing support to […]
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