Tag Archive for: Recognition

Justin Low Joins Bank Independent as HR Manager

Bank Independent is pleased to announce the hiring of Justin Low as the organization’s Human Resources Manager. Low joins the bank after spending the past five years as the Director of Human Resources for the Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa. He was responsible for the oversight and direction of 270 employees. He also served on […]

Huntsville Business Journal Welcomes New Guest Writer

The Huntsville Business Journal is proud to announce the addition of a regular bi-weekly column from Scott Harbour, a new contributing writer to the Journal.  Scott, a long-time Huntsville resident and Grissom High School graduate, currently works as the Business Director for Chapman Sisson Architects, a leading architecture firm based in Huntsville.  Prior to his […]

Dr. Charles L. Karr Named President of The University of Alabama in Huntsville

The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees has unanimously named Dr. Charles L. “Chuck” Karr president of The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH). University of Alabama System Chancellor Finis St. John recommended the appointment to the UA System Board of Trustees at its meeting on September 16, 2022. “Furthering the success of UAH […]

New Member Appointed to Von Braun Center Board of Control

HUNTSVILLE, AL – The Von Braun Center (VBC) has announced the addition of Lynn Troy as the newest member of the Von Braun Center Board of Control. Ms. Troy was appointed by the Huntsville City Council and began her post on August 28, 2022. The Von Braun Center Board of Control is charged with custody of and […]

Community Foundation CEO earns prestigious accreditation

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville CEO and President Melissa Thompson recently received the prestigious recognition of Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® designation by The American College of Financial Services. The Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® (CAP®) designation is a certification ensuring that its recipients share a common body of knowledge to collaborate effectively with […]

Three Progress Bank staff graduate from Alabama Banking School

A total of 36 students from across the state graduated from the Alabama Banking School on August 26. Held at The Renaissance Hotel in Montgomery, this year’s session was the 47th since the school first began in 1976. First Community Bank of Central Alabama’s Chairman Tra Cosby served as this year’s commencement speaker. Alabama Banking School […]

President Biden appoints Drake State’s Dr. Patricia Sims to National Infrastructure Advisory Council

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – President Biden announced this week his intent to appoint Dr. Patricia G. Sims, President of Drake State Community & Technical College, to the President’s National Infrastructure Advisory Council (NIAC). The NIAC advises the White House on how to reduce physical and cyber risks and improve the security and resilience of the nation’s […]

Best Lawyers publication recognizes multiple Huntsville lawyers and firms

Several Huntsville attorneys were highlighted in the most recent edition of the “Best Lawyers” publication that was released to the public today. The publication is provided by a legal rating service, Best Lawyers, and has been one of the most notable recognitions a lawyer can receive from his or her peers. Readers have looked to […]

Mike Banks Joins Regional Builders, Inc. as Director of Construction

Regional Builders Inc., a division of NAI Chase Commercial Real Estate Services, announced today that Mike Banks has joined the firm as Director of Construction for the company’s offices in Huntsville and Birmingham. “We are delighted to welcome Mike to the team,” said Charles Grelier, Jr., President of NAI Chase Commercial. “Mike’s background and depth […]

Rocket City Mom Media Group Welcomes New COO

The Rocket City Mom family continues to grow alongside the city it calls home. Lindsey Barron is the new Chief Operations Officer at Rocket City Mom Media Group and RocketCityMom.com. Barron will oversee daily operations for Sales and Editorial Staff and can be reached via email at lindsey@rocketcitymom.com. “As the Huntsville area continues to experience […]