North Alabama engineers honored at National SWE Conference for outstanding community contributions

Two members of the North Alabama professional section of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) were honored with awards at the annual conference, WE24, in Chicago, Illinois. The conference was held from October 24 to 26.  Shela Joyce, Continuous Improvement Lean Specialist at IPEX, and Rachel Carter Snoddy, Software Engineer at Boeing, were recognized for […]

HudsonAlpha names Dr. Florencia Behn as new Vice President for Research Administration and Development

HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology has appointed Dr. Florencia Behn as its new Vice President for Research Administration and Development, effective November 1, 2024. In her new role, Dr. Behn will lead the institute’s research administration, overseeing policies and strategic partnerships with external organizations. She will also collaborate with Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Rick Myers to […]

IronMountain Solutions CEO Hank Isenberg honored with 2024 community philanthropy award

The Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville has named Hank Isenberg, CEO of IronMountain Solutions, as the recipient of the 2024 Community Philanthropy Award. This award is presented annually to individuals or families who exemplify exceptional generosity and commitment to improving the quality of life in the Huntsville community. Melissa Thompson, CEO and President of the […]

Huntsville/Madison County CVB announces new hire and promotion

The Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is pleased to welcome Brooke Isom as its new Administrative Assistant and announce the promotion of Erica Bradford to Tourism Sales Manager. Brooke Isom, a Huntsville native, joined the CVB team in July and serves as the first point of contact for those reaching out by phone […]

Matt Curtis Real Estate welcomes back top agent Melissa Hotz

Matt Curtis Real Estate has announced the return of Melissa Hotz, a seasoned real estate agent with nearly a decade of experience in the North Alabama market. Hotz has successfully sold over 500 homes during her career with the firm. “We’re excited to welcome Melissa back to the Matt Curtis Real Estate team,” said Matt […]

VBC Director of Sales and Event Services to retire after 35 years in hospitality

After a distinguished 35-year career in Huntsville’s hospitality and tourism industry, Marie Arighi, Director of Sales and Event Services at the Von Braun Center (VBC), has announced her retirement, effective January 1, 2025. Arighi has spent the past 25 years at the VBC, playing a pivotal role in securing conventions, tradeshows, and events that have […]

Coldwell Banker Commercial McLain Real Estate celebrates 50 years in Huntsville market

Coldwell Banker Commercial McLain Real Estate (CBCMRE) is marking its 50th year of continuous operation in Huntsville’s commercial real estate market. The company is also celebrating 40 years of service by D. Scott McLain, who has played a key role in the firm’s growth since joining in 1984. Founded in 1974 by Gene McLain, CBCMRE […]

Bank Independent employee graduates from Campus to Career program

Victor Alves, a banker at Bank Independent, officially graduated from the year-long Campus to Career (C2C) professional development program on July 26th and has now stepped into his new role as a credit analyst within the bank’s credit administration department. “Victor has seized every opportunity presented by the C2C program with a genuine eagerness to […]

ServisFirst Bank Huntsville announces new Vice President

ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS), has announced the promotion of Mae Adams to Vice President, Private Banking Officer for the ServisFirst Bank Huntsville region. “Mae’s dedication and expertise in private banking have been instrumental in delivering exceptional results for our clients. Her leadership and commitment to personalized service will continue to strengthen our […]

ServisFirst Bank Huntsville announces New VP, Mortgage Loan Officer

ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE: SFBS), announced the appointment of Tammy Ehrle as Vice President and Mortgage Loan Officer for its Huntsville region. “We are thrilled to welcome Tammy to ServisFirst Bank and our Mortgage Department,” said Andy Kattos, Regional CEO of ServisFirst Bank Huntsville. “Tammy has had an outstanding career in […]