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  • News for Members: On the Move

    Friday, August 01, 2025
    For Immediate Release:  July 31, 2025MONTGOMERY, AL  — From long-awaited community center upgrades to a modernized fire station and revitalized public parks, the City of Montgomery is building momentum through Montgomery Forward—an ambitious infrastructure initiative created by Mayor Steven L. Reed and the Montgomery City Council to deliver tangible improvements across the city. Montgomery ...read more
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    Sunday, July 27, 2025
    Montgomery, Ala.-Montgomery Public Schools (MPS) is proud to announce the appointment of two experienced media professionals to lead the district’s communications and outreach efforts. Roseanna Smith Brewton has been named the Director of Communications, and Monae Stevens will serve as the district’s new Marketing and Community Development Manager. Both women bring strong backgrounds in broadcast ...read more
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    Sunday, July 27, 2025
    MONTGOMERY, AL — The Montgomery Police Department has appointed Chief Ettice Brickus as its new Chief of Staff, bringing with her nearly 24 years of experience and a distinguished career in law enforcement. Chief Brickus joined the department in July 2025 following a celebrated tenure with the Baltimore Police Department, where she most recently served as Deputy Chief of the Neighborhood Patrol ...read more
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    Sunday, July 27, 2025
    Montgomery, AL. (July 21, 2025) — Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors is proud to announce that Cristy Andrews, CPA, CGMA, has been named the new Local Partner in Charge (PIC) − Growth for our Montgomery office, effective July 1, 2025. Cristy steps into this role following the leadership of Sandy Coaker, who has played a pivotal role in shaping the Montgomery office’s culture and client ...read more
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    Tuesday, July 22, 2025
    MONTGOMERY, AL — SS&L Architects is proud to announce the hiring of six new full-time designers. This is the latest development in the firm’s recent tremendous organic growth. SS&L will expand its footprint in the Sunshine State with a new branch office in Pensacola, Florida. The firm excitedly welcomes the following new full-time employees to the SS&L team:   LAUREN ARINGTON, AIA, ...read more
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    Wednesday, July 16, 2025
    Montgomery, AL, July 16, 2025: River Region President Gene Crane is pleased to announce the promotion of Billy Whigham to Montgomery County President at River Bank & Trust. In this role, Whigham will lead the bank’s consumer lending and retail teams in Montgomery, while continuing to care for his clients and help local neighbors and businesses reach their financial goals.   “Billy has a deep ...read more
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    Wednesday, May 21, 2025
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    Monday, May 05, 2025
    HYUNDAI MOTOR MANUFACTURING ALABAMA ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP CHANGESHMMA President and CEO Chris Susock has been assigned to Chief Manufacturing Officer for Hyundai Motor North AmericaHMMA Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Mark Rader has advanced to President and CEO   MONTGOMERY, AL – May 2, 2025 – Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) today announced two leadership ...read more
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    Thursday, April 17, 2025
                 MONTGOMERY, Ala., April 16, 2025 – Caddell Construction has announced a new c-suite position and three key promotions among senior leadership. Chas Torrence has been hired for the newly created role of chief administrative officer for the company. Zach Moore and Jason Carnes have been promoted to senior vice president, and Ike Keene has been promoted to vice president, all in the ...read more
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    Thursday, April 03, 2025
    Dr. Richard Bailey to unveil Dr. Percy L. Julian historical marker at Holt and Bullock Streets at 10 am on April 12 2025.
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    Monday, February 10, 2025
    MONTGOMERY ZOO (Montgomery, AL): The Montgomery Zoo is proud to announce the addition of Heather Price as its new Deputy Director. With 20 years of experience in animal care and zoological management, Heather brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the zoo’s leadership team.   Originally from Waycross, Georgia, Heather began her career as a volunteer at the Jacksonville Zoo and as a ...read more
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    Wednesday, January 29, 2025
    Dothan, Ala. - SmartBank is pleased to announce the promotion of Jeff Williams to Division President, effective immediately. In this new role, Williams will oversee operations across multiple markets with assets totaling $1 billion, including Auburn, Dothan, Fairhope, Mobile, and Montgomery, Alabama, as well as Destin, Panama City, Pensacola, and Tallahassee, Florida.   With a proven track ...read more
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    Monday, January 13, 2025
    Montgomery, AL – January 13, 2025 – Lowder New Homes, a leading builder of premier new homes in the Alabama region, is pleased to announce the appointment of Suzanna Wasserman Edwards as its new Vice President of Marketing. A proud Montgomery native, Suzanna brings a wealth of experience in digital marketing, community engagement, and brand development to her new role, where she will oversee ...read more
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    Monday, January 13, 2025
    GTI Managed IT Solutions is pleased to welcome Austin LaVigne of Wetumpka Alabama to our outside sales force. His dedication to meeting and exceeding our client’s needs will make him a valuable member of our team. His warm personality and IT knowledge will help clients navigate through the complex world of IT Support and Cyber Security Services that GTI offers. If you are interested in contacting ...read more
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    Friday, January 10, 2025
    William "Will" Jones started his journey at Beasley Allen in 2025. He focuses on cases involving Camp Lejeune and PFAS.   From a young age, he was drawn to the practice of law, particularly in areas like personal injury and toxic exposure. His passion lies in representing clients who have suffered avoidable harms, and he feels privileged to advocate for them. Through his work, he strives to ...read more
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    Thursday, January 09, 2025
    Montgomery, Ala. - SmartBank continues to invest in its teams to grow the bank’s capabilities in Alabama, announcing the promotion of Libby Taunton to Senior Vice President, Private Banking Manager.   A lifelong resident of Montgomery, AL, Libby Taunton began her journey with SmartBank as the inaugural Private Banker. She has played a pivotal role in Wealth Management, delivering innovative ...read more
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    Tuesday, January 07, 2025
    About Nicholas Nicholas “Nick” Kohrs started his journey at Beasley Allen in 2025. He focuses on cases involving medications and medical devices. In his role, he will assist with Discovery and electronically stored information.   Gathering electronic data requires knowledge that many people may not fully understand or find interesting. Nick excels in this area, always willing to do the work ...read more
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    Tuesday, January 07, 2025
    About Slade Slade Methvin started his journey at Beasley Allen as a law clerk before returning to the firm as an attorney in 2025. He focuses on cases against major social media companies like Meta, YouTube, Snapchat, and TikTok, representing parents, children, boards of education, and counties affected by these platforms.   Slade was exposed to the legal profession at an early age and has ...read more
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    Monday, January 06, 2025
                     MONTGOMERY, Ala., January 6, 2025 – Caddell Construction has announced three key promotions among senior leadership. Ricky Byrd, Isaac Sneeringer and Stephen Strickland have been promoted to presidents of the company’s three distinct business units.   According to President and Chief Executive Officer Mac Caddell, the new positions are the next step in Caddell’s plan for steady ...read more
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    Wednesday, November 13, 2024
            MONTGOMERY, AL (Nov. 13, 2024) — The Montgomery County Commission proudly held its swearing-in and organizational meeting Wednesday at the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre.   Commissioners Daniel Harris, Jr. (District 1), Carmen Moore-Zeigler (District 2), Justin M. Castanza (District 3), Isaiah Sankey (District 4) and Doug Singleton (District 5) took their oaths of office, beginning ...read more
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    Friday, November 01, 2024
    MONTGOMERY, Ala. (November 1, 2024) - The Montgomery County Commission is proud to announce Kindell C. Anderson as the new County Administrator, effective November 1, 2024. A native of LaGrange, Georgia, Anderson steps into this role with over 15 years of municipal leadership experience, excelling in government operations, financial management, and strategic planning. He succeeds Florence ...read more
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    Thursday, October 24, 2024
    2024 Nutcracker Tickets Now on Sale The holiday season is fast approaching, and Montgomery Ballet is excited to announce that tickets for The Nutcracker are now on sale! This year, our magical production is scheduled in four cities—and counting! Stay tuned for updates as we might be adding performances in even more communities. Follow us on social media for the latest announcements! Current ...read more
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    Thursday, October 03, 2024
    Connor Chase started his journey at Beasley Allen as a law clerk before being promoted to attorney in 2024. He focuses on cases involving toxic exposure.   Connor is passionate about environmental law and policy. He’s great at listening to clients, making sure their voices are heard and their needs are met. Before attending law school, Connor worked as a project manager in the municipal water ...read more
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    Tuesday, September 24, 2024
    September 24, 2024 – Montgomery, AL -- Jackson Thornton, a certified public accounting and consulting firm headquartered in Montgomery, AL, is pleased to announce several promotions throughout their five Alabama offices.   Lindsey C. Goddard, based in the firm’s Montgomery office, was named a principal. Goddard has more than 10 years of experience working with tax clients, specializing in ...read more
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    Tuesday, September 17, 2024
    MAX Credit Union Appoints Vice President of Business Services MONTGOMERY, AL (September 17, 2024) - MAX Credit Union, a local financial institution serving East and Central Alabama, is pleased to announce that Todd Romanowski has joined the leadership team as Vice President of Business Services. Romanowski brings over 27 years of experience in the financial industry, which will be an asset ...read more
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    Thursday, September 05, 2024
    SS&L Architects is proud to announce that Drew Haley Smith, a native of Auburn, Alabama, has become the youngest female licensed architect in the United States. At just 23 years old, Drew Haley completed all the requirements to be a licensed architect, an accomplishment she completed over six years sooner than the average architect, according to the National Council of Architecture Registration ...read more
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    Tuesday, September 03, 2024
    MONTGOMERY, Ala., (Sept. 3, 2024) — Alabama Shakespeare Festival (ASF) has appointed its fifth artistic director in the theater’s 52-year history.  Quin Gresham will join ASF Nov. 4, 2024, after 19 years at Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre in Missouri.   "Alabama Shakespeare Festival has once again selected an outstanding Artistic Director who will continue ASF's institutional role modeling for ...read more
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    Tuesday, August 20, 2024
    With nearly six years of experience in criminal law, Burton joins our firm with a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and a keen eye for detail. He is committed to guiding clients through the legal process with empathy and dedication, ensuring they feel supported every step of the way. Burton enjoys tackling complex legal issues and is particularly enthusiastic about legal research ...read more
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    Tuesday, July 30, 2024
    MONTGOMERY, Ala., Tuesday, July 30, 2024 – Caddell Construction proudly announces the promotion of Jamie Dorland to vice president, commercial. Based in the company’s Bentonville, Arkansas office, Jamie will focus on continuing the team’s growth nationwide through client-based teams that lead to repeat business.   Dorland earned a Bachelor of Science from Ferris State University and began his ...read more
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