Hernandez named executive chef of Huntsville’s Purveyor

In the next phase for one of Huntsville’s most acclaimed culinary destinations, ChurchStreet Family Hospitality has named Chef Abner Hernandez as executive chef of its flagship restaurant Purveyor.  “I’m incredibly honored and excited to step into the role of executive chef at Purveyor,” Hernandez said. “It means a great deal to be part of a […]

Sit Down with Success: A Conversation with Will Heaps of Merit Bank

Will Heaps, president and CEO of Merit Bank, grew up on his family’s cotton farm in Florence, Alabama. He began his banking career more than two decades ago with Regions Bank in Montgomery and has since worked with several financial institutions across the state.  As part of the founding team that brought Merit Bank to […]

Huntsville attorney Schyler Burney earns national ABA healthcare law honor

Bradley attorney Schyler B. Burney has been named a recipient of the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Sixth Annual Emerging Young Lawyers in Healthcare award, which recognizes young lawyer members of the ABA’s Health Law Section who exemplify a broad range of achievement, vision, leadership, and legal and community service in health law. She received the […]

A new program wants to keep Alabama’s young builders from leaving

Every year, young Alabamians with big ideas make the same calculation: stay and struggle to find your people, or leave for Atlanta, Nashville, or somewhere with a more established startup scene. A new statewide program called Unlock Alabama is betting they don’t have to make that choice.   Backed by a $300,000 grant from Innovate Alabama […]

Ed Buckbee’s legacy ‘will resonate for generations’

“We have all sorts of camps … why don’t we have a science camp?” And with those words more than 45 years ago, and the blessing of Dr. Wernher von Braun, Ed Buckbee put the wheels in motion for Space Camp. Buckbee, the founding executive director of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center and creator […]

MAC Global Promotions celebrates five years with launch of MAC Growth Partners

When Melissa Chavez cut the ribbon at Thursday’s celebration of the five-year anniversary of MAC Global Promotions, it wasn’t necessarily about the past but more about the future. The event at the company’s office at 2204 Whitesburg Drive launched MAC Growth Partners, the company’s strategic advisory division. “This isn’t about the last five years,” said […]

Ridgeline President Marsh honored with Alabama Women in Construction Award

As a dance teacher, Lauren Marsh made sure her students had the correct timing and steps. Now, as the president and co-founder of one of the state’s top construction companies, she makes sure the work is done in time and by following the right steps. For her work with Ridgeline Construction Roofing & Exteriors, Marsh […]

ServisFirst Bank Huntsville Announces New Commercial Banking Officer

Jonathan Ceci has been promoted to Commercial Banking Officer at ServisFirst Bank Huntsville.  Ceci first joined ServisFirst Bank as a summer and winter intern in 2022 while attending the University of Alabama, where he graduated summa cum laude in May 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance.  After graduation, he joined the […]

Huntsville to host Fuel Alabama summer programming for students

From a Huntsville perspective, Fuel Alabama (FuelAL) continues to serve as a connector between students and one of Alabama’s fastest-growing innovation economies.  As the region continues to attract significant investment from aerospace, defense, and advanced technology companies, programs such as FuelAL play an important role in ensuring the next generation of talent understands the opportunities […]

Dr. Jodi Price Named Dean of UAH’s College of Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences

Dr. Jodi Price has marked many milestones with her students at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH). Since joining the Department of Psychology in 2008, she has watched students move on to new jobs, academic advancements and, ultimately, graduation. “I’m still thrilled on graduation days,” Price says. “I know how momentous and important those […]