Sit Down With Success: Kimberly Walker of Walkers Market – A Leap of Faith Pays Off

Huntsville foodies are well aware of the city’s many hidden culinary gems. One of these treasures is Walker’s Market, tucked into a storefront in the Five Points area of the Old Towne District at 813 Wellman Ave.  Founded and owned by Huntsville native Kimberly Walker, Walker’s Market is truly a one-of-a-kind establishment, offering a wide […]

Sit Down With Success: Mark Spencer of Avilution

Huntsville has long been a key player in the development of the aerospace industry with a strong focus on innovation and cutting-edge technologies. At one time known as the “Watercress Capital of the World,” Huntsville and Madison County have evolved into a vibrant tech hub fondly known as the Rocket City, thanks in large part […]

Sitdown with Success: Ashok Singhal of CFD Research

Sitdown with Success is a feature of the Huntsville Business Journal on entrepreneurs and their keys to success. Our July subject is Ashok Singhal, founder of CFD Research. According to the textbooks, computational fluid dynamics uses complex computer algorithms for modeling and simulating the flow of fluids, gases, heat, and electric currents to make technological […]

Sitdown with Success: Mike and Charla Johnson of Terramé Day Spa and Salon

A Culture and Management Style That Promotes Success

Sit Down with Success: David Nast of Progress Bank – Chase Your Dreams and Work as Hard as You Can

In 2008, David Nast and four partners organized the opening of Progress Bank. It was at the time, the only bank headquartered in Huntsville, and they opened offices on Williams Street in downtown Huntsville and in Decatur. In the past 13 years, Progress Bank has expanded to offices in Madison County, Florence, Birmingham, Daphne and […]

Sit Down with Success: Mario Maitland – Work ‘Plan A’ Until the Wheels Fall Off

“Sitdown with Success” highlights local entrepreneurs and their accomplishments. This month’s feature is Mario Maitland, founder of the Maitland Conservatory and the Maitland Arts Initiative. Mario Maitland’s journey began in the 4th grade when a man with a violin showed up at his school offering violin lessons. Mario was captivated by the instrument and would […]

Sit Down with Success: Tommy Dothard, Owner of Dirtbusters Cleaning and Restoration

Sitdown with Success is a feature of the Huntsville Business Journal on entrepreneurs and their keys to success. This month’s subject is Tommy Dothard, owner of Dirtbusters Cleaning and Restoration. You have heard the refrain, “It’s a dirty job but somebody has to do it”.  Tommy Dothard, the owner of Huntsville’s Dirtbusters Cleaning and Restoration, […]

Sit Down with Success: Lynn Troy, CEO of Troy 7

‘Don’t be afraid to ask for help and seek advice’

Sit Down with Success: Bob Baron ‘in Motion’ with Baron Critical Weather Intelligence

Sitdown with Success is a feature of the Huntsville Business Journal on entrepreneurs and their keys to success. This month’s subject is Bob Baron, founder/president/CEO of Baron Critical Weather Intelligence. Many Huntsville residents will recognize Bob Baron from local TV weather and his famous “weather in motion,” but immediately following one of Huntsville’s largest, most […]

Sitdown with Success: Bruce Summerville of Inline Lighting and Electric Supply

Sitdown with Success is a feature of the Huntsville Business Journal on entrepreneurs and their keys to success. This month’s subject is Bruce Summerville of Inline Lighting and Electric Supply. Bruce Summerville started Inline Electric Supply in 1988 after he and three co-workers were fired from their jobs at a Westinghouse supply branch here in […]