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2003
Leroy McAbee, Sr.
Leroy McAbee, a native of Henagar, Alabama, is the oldest son of Homer Roy and Sarah Mae McAbee. He attended school in Sylvania, where he
1999
Young J. Boozer, Jr.
Keen business inclinations, dedication to his work, and commitment to Alabama’s philanthropic community permeate all aspects of Young Jacob Boozer, Jr.’s life. Born July 9,
2015
Marvin Mann
Marvin L. Mann graduated from Samford University in 1954 with a bachelor’s degree with majors in accounting, economics, and office management. He earned an MBA
1974
Mildred Westervelt Warner
Led Gulf States Paper for over twenty years; the only woman president of a major integrated paper company; philanthropist, gracious lady, daughter, wife, and mother.
2012
James S. Holbrook
When Jim Holbrook became chief executive officer of Sterne Agee Group, Inc., revenue was $5 million. Today firm revenue is more than $350 million. James
2007
Raymond B. Jones
Ray Jones’ life’s work has grown straight up from the soil, with roots deep in the land where he was raised. Raymond B. Jones, Sr.
1984
Edward Asbury O’Neal, IV
Chemical Industrialist, International Businessman, Corporate Executive
1994
Lewis Manderson, Jr.
Manderson, a native of Cordova, Alabama, attended classes at The University of Alabama before embarking on his professional career, which began as a car salesman
1990
William D. Sellers, Jr.
Distinguished Transportation Executive; Benefactor of Higher Education
2010
Sidney McDonald
Sidney McDonald has been a major force in bringing the people of Alabama and the Southeast the latest technologies in telecommunications. Born in Springville, Ala.,
2018
James Pursell
James (Jimmy) T. Pursell, Sr. has made immeasurable contributions to business in the state of Alabama. He operates Pursell Farms, a luxury 3,500-acre outdoors-oriented resort
2008
Aubrey Derrill Crowe
For most of Dr. Crowe’s medical career, he was engaged in balancing a successful medical practice with building one of the largest medical malpractice insurance
1974
Thomas Wesley Martin
Founder of Russell Manufacturing Company, Public Servant and Civic Benefactor, Organizer of the first Alabama State Chamber of Commerce.
2005
Mark C. Smith
Mark Smith vividly recalls the day he shook the hand of Dr. Wernher Von Braun, the German scientist who served as director of NASA’s Marshall
1993
Thomas E. Rast
Outstanding Real Estate Executive; a Champion of Higher Education; Dedicated Citizen
2023
Frank Stitt III
Culinary Ambassador Cullman, Alabama Chef and restauranteur Frank Stitt is the founder and owner of four celebrated Birmingham restaurants: flagship Highlands Bar & Grill, opened
2007
Sam P. Faucett, III
About seven years ago, The Tuscaloosa News called Sam Faucett an emotional man, one who has “fire in the belly.” The News editorial was remarking