Sasha Irby: Cvent, Lead Customer Success Manager

Dr. Sasha Irby is a Lead Customer Success Manager and civic leader committed to advancing opportunity in Huntsville and Madison County. She serves on the Advisory Council and Advocacy Committee for Habitat for Humanity, representing homeowners in local and federal policy discussions, and has traveled to Capitol Hill twice to advocate for affordable housing. She […]

Community invited to ‘Pack the Patrol Car’ at After School Bash

A summer tradition focused on supporting local educators returns June 6 as the After School Bash brings the community together for an evening of family fun, entertainment and school supply donations for Huntsville-area classrooms. The event, hosted by the Huntsville Police Department (HPD), Huntsville Parks & Recreation and Free 2 Teach, will take place from […]

Foster Gregory: Morris, King, & Hodge P.C., Associate Attorney

Foster Gregory is a North Alabama, Shoals area, native. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of South Alabama, and his juris doctorate from Emory University School of Law. Throughout his legal education, he was uniquely exposed to many of the diverse aspects of the justice system while working positions with entities such as […]

Chris Allen: Story Financial Partners, Huntsville Market President | Senior Managing Director

Chris Allen began his banking career after earning a B.S. in Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions, and Contract Management from Athens State University. After two years in retail banking, he transitioned to commercial banking in 2015 and has spent 11 years developing and managing a large commercial client portfolio. He joined Story Financial Partners in 2025, leading the […]

Antoinette Hawthorne: Alabama State Black Chamber of Commerce, Chief Administrative Officer

Antoinette Hawthorne is an entrepreneur, strategist, and advocate for economic empowerment across Alabama. As Chief Administrative Officer of the Alabama State Black Chamber of Commerce and Regional Manager for the Huntsville Metro Black Chamber of Commerce, she coordinates programs leading statewide initiatives supporting hundreds of small businesses, equipping entrepreneurs with resources for innovation, digital readiness, […]

Leslie Watts: Merit Bank, Vice President Private Banking Relationship Manager

Leslie Watts is a seasoned banking professional with two decades of experience in the banking industry. Currently, she serves as a Private Banking Relationship Manager at Merit Bank where she leverages her expertise to build strong client relationships and provide tailored financial solutions. Leslie is committed to serving her community. She actively serves as a […]

Dr. Donald Leo, founding UGA engineering dean, is named UAH president

The founder of the University of Georgia’s College of Engineering has been named president of the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Dr. Donald Leo, who served as the first permanent dean of UGA’s engineering school, will be the 11th president of UAH. His appointment was announced Wednesday during a special called meeting of the University […]

Fathia Hardy: Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, Learning and Development Specialist

Fathia Hardy, PMP, is a workforce development professional with over a decade of experience in leadership training, instructional design, program development, and project management. A certified Project Management Professional (PMP)®, she serves as a Specialist, Instructional Designer with Mazda Toyota Manufacturing (MTM), where she designs and delivers training that strengthens leadership capability, communication, and organizational […]

Jillian Miles Massey: Horizon Point Consulting, Talent Development Consultant

Jillian Miles Massey, a Talent Development Consultant at Horizon Point Consulting, works across higher education, industry, and nonprofit leadership. She previously served on the faculty at Auburn University and now teaches as an Adjunct Instructor at Athens State University. With expertise in management, human resources, entrepreneurship, and organizational development, she partners with organizations to strengthen […]

Huntsville kicks off Historic Preservation Month with focus on indigenous history

“When people think of indigenous people, they think of us in the past tense. Indigenous people are not relics … we’re still here.” Those words from Brice McGhee of the Poarch Creek Band of Indians accented the theme “Telling the Full Story of America” for this year’s Historic Preservation Month. The celebration focuses on Huntsville’s […]