Vic Poole: COPT Defense Properties, Project Manager

Vic is invested in his community through his commitment to the Huntsville Heart Walk, and he is a strategic leader in construction and development through his work serving some of the largest U.S. defense contractors. In his role as a Project Manager at COPT Defense Properties, he delivers highly specialized, mission‑critical facilities that enable the […]

Lauren Chenoweth: Merrimack Huntsville, Executive Director

A lifelong Huntsville resident, Lauren Chenoweth graduated from Huntsville High School in 2008 and earned her BA from The University of Alabama in 2012 before returning home to begin her career. Through service and social clubs, she developed a strong foundation in servant leadership, which she brings to her role as Executive Director of Merrimack, […]

Luke Gantt: Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Financial Advisor

Luke Gantt, CPFA®, CRPC™, is a Huntsville native and University of Mississippi graduate with a degree in Managerial Finance. He lives in Huntsville with his wife, Brittany, and their two daughters. Since 2020, Luke has served as a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he works with business owners, executives, and physicians on […]

Scott Crosby: Business Manager, Turner Construction Company

Scott Crosby is Business Manager for Turner Construction Company’s Huntsville office, where he leads business strategy, operations, and long-range planning. Since joining Turner in 2012, he has advanced through progressive leadership roles supporting complex healthcare, federal, and institutional projects. He previously led preconstruction for a Huntsville business unit that generated more than $677 million in […]

Cline Thompson: Huntsville Sports Commission, General Manager

Cline Thompson leads event operations efforts across multiple sports and venues in Huntsville. He brings a dynamic blend of sports leadership with a legal and military background, and is responsible for growing a vital piece of tourism in the city. He also served as Vice President at Knight-Eady where he oversaw Huntsville operations and played […]

The Residences at Front Row open leasing; tours available

“I must be in the front row,” the late Bob Uecker famously quipped in a 1984 Miller Lite commercial. Well, that comment will soon be a calling card for residents and businesses of a new development in  downtown Huntsville. The Residences at Front Row, part of a one-of-a-kind work-live-play development on Clinton Avenue across from […]

Desi Maness: Madison Chamber of Commerce, Event Specialist

Desi Maness is a dedicated community and business engagement professional committed to strengthening relationships and fostering growth within her community. Through strategic planning, partnership development, and thoughtful leadership, she helps connect business leaders, organizations, and stakeholders to meaningful opportunities. Known for her strong work ethic, attention to detail, and collaborative spirit, Desi is passionate about […]

James Tackett joins First Horizon Advisors as a Financial Advisor

First Horizon Bank has announced that James “Tack” Tackett has joined First Horizon Advisors as a Financial Advisor. In this role, he will help develop personalized investment strategies for Huntsville wealth management clients through detailed needs analysis and risk assessment. Prior to joining First Horizon Advisors, Tackett served for a decade as a Financial Advisor […]

Tim Busby: Robins & Morton, Senior Project Manager

Tim Busby is a Senior Project Manager at Robins & Morton, leading customer service, business development, and project management for the firm’s Huntsville office. During his 14-year tenure, he has contributed to 16 projects across healthcare, government, and commercial sectors totaling nearly $700 million. He also develops strategic growth plans for the Huntsville office, oversees […]

Free 2 Teach CEO Alison Kling shares strategies for nonprofit growth at Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville’s annual conference

Hundreds of nonprofit leaders, community partners, corporate sponsors, and volunteers gathered for the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville’s 13th annual NAVIGATE Nonprofit Network Conference in Huntsville on May 12 at the Von Braun Center.  According to the foundation, this year’s conference drew a record 582 registrants representing 244 organizations from across the region.  The annual […]