Montgomery Business Journal

Member Profile: Channing Allen

As Vice President of Sales & Development for Shaw Technology, a key piece of Channing Allen’s job is moving his company forward and increasing its pace of growth. He’s good at this job: Shaw Technology has been on the INC 5000’s Fastest Growing Companies in America list for five years in a row.

Member Profile: Carol Gunter

In 2020, the Cancer Wellness Foundation of Central Alabama earned The Chamber’s 2020 “MGM Impact Maker” award in the nonprofit category. Today, Executive Director Carol Gunter is leading the Foundation’s team as it continues to do the work that garnered the honor: delivering compassion-centered services to cancer patients.

Member Profile: Onita Payton

Now a grandmother of three herself, Montgomery native Onita Payton is honoring her “Grandma Carrie” with every batch of the smooth and rich banana pudding she makes at her sweet shop The Big O’s Nana Pudding. And she’s kept it all a family affair, naming her business in honor of her dad.

Member Profile: Dr. Walter White

The Family Guidance Center is currently led by Executive Director Dr. Walter White, but, as he’s the first to point out, the Center’s crucial work relies on a dedicated team of caring professionals.

Member Profile: Cary Kuhlmann

The not-for-profit Samaritan Counseling Center of Montgomery is on a mission to aid all who are struggling with broken relationships, battling substance abuse and addiction or dealing with mental health issues. Executive Director Cary Kuhlmann is leading the charge and rallying his board and staff around their shared dedication to the Center’s goals.

Member Profile: Amy Anderson

Amy Anderson started Reclamation Center of Alabama to help people win the fight against addiction. She knows her efforts are making great strides but also knows there’s still work to do.

Member Profile: Tamika Reed

Hailing from New Orleans, Tamika Reed came to Montgomery in 2006. She’s making her mark on the capital city, first as an attorney, now as a team member at The Frazer Lanier Company and as partner and wife to Mayor Steven L. Reed.

Member Profile: Jennifer Hill

After time working in big insurance firms in big cities, Jennifer Hill came to Montgomery. When she looked for a job, she found a small company and worried it wouldn’t be a good fit. More than 20 years later, she now calls joining Harmon Dennis Bradshaw, where she’s a shareholder and Vice President, “her best career decision.

Member Profile: Betty Beville

Member Profile: Michael Williams