Angel Stinson Named Market Executive and Senior Vice President at FirstBank

FirstBank has appointed Angel Stinson as Market Executive and Senior Vice President, strengthening its leadership team in Huntsville. In her new role, Stinson will lead the bank’s Commercial Banking team, driving strategy and collaboration to support growth and expand services across the local market. “Angel’s decades of banking experience paired with her deep commitment to […]

John Hearne Joins First Horizon’s Huntsville Private Banking Team

First Horizon Bank has announced that John Hearne has joined the bank as Senior Vice President, Senior Private Client Relationship Manager. He will be based in the Madison office and serve the greater Huntsville area.  Hearne has an extensive background in lending, private banking and wealth management, with 20 years of financial experience at Wells […]

Joseph Ronderos Promoted to Member at Stites & Harbison, PLLC

Stites & Harbison, PLLC has announced that Joseph Ronderos is among eight attorneys promoted to Member (Partner). Ronderos is a litigator in the firm’s Business Litigation Service Group, where his practice focuses on financial services, creditors’ rights, commercial disputes, and product liability. He has represented clients in complex litigation and appeals before state and federal […]

Honoring a Leader Who Helped Shape Huntsville’s Growth: Reflections on David Nast’s Legacy

Written by Lynn Harton, CEO of United Community Communities are built by people who invest deeply in the places they call home.  These leaders work to build connections, imagine what could be, and are never satisfied with the status quo.   David Nast is one of those leaders. His influence on Huntsville’s business community, the state […]

ServisFirst Bank Huntsville Announces New Regional CEO, Executive Vice President

ServisFirst Bank has announced the appointment of Jim Holtkamp as Regional CEO, Huntsville and Executive Vice President. In this role, Holtkamp will oversee the bank’s regional banking operations, support commercial market growth, and work with local teams to serve clients across North Alabama. “Jim has played an essential role in the development and success of […]

Business Alabama Honors Bank Independent as One of the State’s Top Employers

Bank Independent was recently named one of the Best Companies to Work for in Alabama for the sixth consecutive year. This annual program, now in its fourteenth year, was created by Business Alabama magazine and Best Companies Group to recognize employers that demonstrate excellence in workplace culture, employee satisfaction, and overall employee experience. “This recognition […]

UAH College of Engineering Dean Shankar Mahalingam Named 2025 Sigma Xi Fellow

Dr. Shankar Mahalingam, dean of the College of Engineering at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), has been selected to join the 2025 Sigma Xi Cohort of Fellows. The honor, awarded by Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Honor Society, recognizes “exceptional contributions to the scientific enterprise.” The award highlights Mahalingam’s “pioneering research in turbulent […]

Battle, Stinson, and Whitaker Advance into Expanded Leadership Roles at ServisFirst Bank

ServisFirst Bank has announced three leadership promotions within its Huntsville office. Angel Stinson has been promoted to Regional Chief Operating Officer; Drew Battle has been promoted to Executive Vice President; and Stuart Whitaker has been promoted to Senior Vice President. These promotions reflect the bank’s ongoing focus on leadership, customer service, and continued growth in […]

J.E.P. Buchanan Appointed Market President at FirstBank in Huntsville

FirstBank has announced that James Edward Propst “J.E.P.” Buchanan has been appointed Market President for Huntsville. In this role, Buchanan will oversee local teams and guide efforts to deliver a full range of financial products and services to customers in the area. “J.E.P.’s lifelong ties to Huntsville and decades of industry experience make him the […]

First Horizon Taps Four Local Experts for New Huntsville Advisory Board

First Horizon Bank has established the Huntsville Advisory Board, a new group aimed at guiding strategic planning, fostering business development, and strengthening community ties across Huntsville and the broader North Alabama region. The board brings together a roster of prominent local leaders who will advise the bank on opportunities to advance the city’s business climate […]