For years, Steve Whitman built a career in the environmental industry, working in different parts of the country before realizing that financial success didn’t always equal happiness. Though he was making good money, the industry no longer excited him. At 35 years old, he made a life-changing decision to return home to North Alabama and […]
As Huntsville continues its rapid expansion, the city’s Certified Public Accountants are feeling the pressure. The growth has increased the demand for accounting services, yet according to several Huntsville-area CPAs, the number of CPAs in the area is not keeping pace. Industry experts say this gap is driven by a combination of veteran accountants retiring […]
With a career spanning over 30 years and nearly 1,000 projects to his name, Huntsville architect Jim Norton has built a reputation for thoughtful, high-quality design. Originally from Cookeville, Tenn., Norton specializes in both residential and commercial architecture, with a portfolio that includes everything from playhouses and office buildings to churches and custom homes. He […]
Jada Leo entered the world of real estate in the 1970s alongside his mother Mary Leo, a successful Huntsville real estate agent who started The Leo Agency. Over time, Jada Leo began developing small residential subdivisions and then custom commercial buildings. A significant turning point came when one of his tenants requested multiple facilities across […]
For Brian Robinson, coaching is more than a career. It’s a calling. “Coaching is the best job I’ve ever done,” said Robinson, a veteran and former cyber security specialist who turned his passion for helping others succeed into a career as a certified success and business coach. Originally from Lynchburg, Va., Robinson grew up in […]
After over a decade at the helm, Madison Mayor Paul Finley announced he will not seek a fourth term, marking the close of a tenure characterized by strategic growth and community-driven projects. Serving three terms, Finley has focused on enhancing Madison’s quality of life, ensuring responsible development, and fostering partnerships throughout the Tennessee Valley. Reflecting […]
In his recent State of the City Address, Mayor Paul Finley announced that Madison stands strong and continues to grow stronger, citing healthy finances, top-ranked schools, and a shared community vision. “I think every mayor in every city in a nation hopes that they truly could say what I have the honor of being able […]
William “Bill” Chapman began his career in residential sales in 1992 but soon transitioned into commercial real estate. After gaining valuable experience working alongside top industry professionals for several years, he founded Chapman Commercial Realty in 2010, specializing in retail office and investment brokerage. In a recent interview with the Huntsville Business Journal, he shared […]
A slice of Texas has found its way to the Huntsville culinary scene at Kar’s Char Texas-Style BBQ at Lowe Mill. Thomas Langford and James Emery opened the restaurant one year ago, combining a passion for authentic Texas barbecue with delicious traditional Southern recipes. Thomas Langford’s journey to becoming a barbecue pitmaster started at a […]
Allied Photocopy, now known as Allied Digital Printing, was founded in 1970 by the late Jim Burruss. The business originally focused on selling and repairing copier machines. Jim’s son Victor Burruss recalls traveling across Alabama with his father, helping to sell machines and supplies. The turning point for Allied came when a friend of Jim’s […]
