Lucas Bahn: PlayerIntro, Co-Founder & CEO

Lucas Bahn is a passionate entrepreneur committed to driving innovation in Huntsville’s startup ecosystem. As co-founder of PlayerIntro, he and his business partner, Joshua Corrow, are transforming how athletes connect with top coaches and experts. His dedication to supporting entrepreneurs is evident through his involvement in Gener8tor, where PlayerIntro was one of just five companies […]

Quinton Young: Huntsville Housing Authority, Homeownership and Grants Coordinator

Quinton Young, a native of Oakland, California, has dedicated his life to the advancement of low- to moderate-income neighborhoods since the age of 16. Quinton is motivated by his desire to change the lives of people that need it the most. Over the past three years, he has had the privilege of translating this motivation […]

Clint Caudle: Carina Technology, Inc., President and Director of Software Development

Clint Caudle, a Huntsville native, is the President and Director of Software Engineering for Carina Technology. He holds BAs in Computer Science and Economics from Vanderbilt University, with a minor in Corporate Strategy. Clint joined Carina in 2016 from Epic, a healthcare giant in Madison, WI, where he worked as a software engineer on the […]

Downtown Huntsville, Inc. seeks new executive leadership

Downtown Huntsville, Inc. (DHI) recently announced the resignation of President & CEO Rob Buddo. Buddo’s last day will be Friday, May 23, 2025, as he has accepted a new position in his hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina. Buddo joined DHI in 2022. “Rob helped shape where we are today,” said Mark Russell, Board Chair of […]

Huntsville/Madison County Chamber Announces 2025 Best Places to Work® Winners

The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber revealed the 2025 winners of the annual Best Places to Work® Awards during a celebratory luncheon held on Tuesday in the VBC Saturn Ballroom. This year also marked the debut of a new award category recognizing companies that excel in supporting employee health and wellness. Winners are determined based on confidential […]

Jefferson Alley Grand Opening Highlights the Power—and Profit—of Public Art

Downtown Huntsville welcomed its newest cultural gem on May 9 with the grand opening of Jefferson Alley, a permanent public art installation and pedestrian walkway beside Del Chuco and across the street from 106 Jefferson. From 5 to 7 p.m., the vibrant space came alive with live music and the buzz of foot traffic heading […]

Tom Sykstus: Bond, Botes, Sykstus & Tanner, P.C., Attorney

Tom Sykstus is a Huntsville native and graduate of Virgil I. Grissom High School. He earned his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Alabama and a Master of Law degree from George Washington School of Law. Throughout this time, he served in the U.S. Army Reserve as a Combat Medic and was honorably […]

Rochelle Silveira: gener8tor, Managing Director – gBETA

Rochelle Silveira is a business leader and innovation strategist with experience helping entrepreneurs launch and grow their businesses. Based in Huntsville, Rochelle serves as managing director of gener8tor’s gBETA programs, shaping Alabama’s early-stage startup ecosystem across the state. Her leadership has been a critical driver of gener8tor’s statewide impact of working with nearly 200 startups […]

Navigate Nonprofit Network Conference Empowers Local Leaders to Make a Greater Community Impact

On Tuesday, May 6, the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville hosted its 12th annual Navigate Nonprofit Network Conference. This event provides professional development and networking opportunities for the nonprofit community, including staff, board members, and volunteers. Ann Kvach, Director of Programs for the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville, spoke with the Huntsville Business Journal to […]

Debbie Phillips: Nuclear Worker Solutions, Claims specialist

Debbie Phillips, a dedicated nuclear claims specialist, champions the health and well-being of nuclear energy workers. Her role is crucial in advocating for the rights and benefits of this community, countering a government process that often seeks to deny their aid, by leveraging her deep understanding of occupational health and sympathy for affected individuals. Her […]