1974
Edward Aubert Roberts
From cargo checker to the president of Waterman Steamship Corporation, founder of Southern Industries, the guiding spirit of modern Mobile’s civic development.
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1999
William R. Ireland
Materials Industry Leader, Noted Philanthropist, Exceptional Conservationist
2002
Benjamin C. “Ben” Stimpson
Logging and sawmilling have always been hard and dangerous work, and the lumber business has its share of legends. In the Southern lumber business, few
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,
1974
Thomas Wesley Martin
Founder of Russell Manufacturing Company, Public Servant and Civic Benefactor, Organizer of the first Alabama State Chamber of Commerce.
1974
Braxton Bragg Comer
Founder of Avondale Mills, Governor of Alabama, Textile Pioneer, Educational Benefactor.
1985
Barrett Clinton Shelton, Sr.
Exemplary Citizen and Community Builder, Outstanding Newspaper Editor and Publisher
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.
2013
David J. Cooper, Sr.
David J. Cooper, Sr. served as President of Cooper/T. Smith Corporation, headquartered in Mobile, Alabama from 1983 to 2008. In 2008 he became Vice-Chair, the
2002
Charles C. Anderson
In its first year of operation in 1917, Anderson News Company had sales of about $2,000. Today the four companies that grew from that small
2004
James B. Boone, Jr.
James B. Boone, Jr., grew up in Tuscaloosa during interesting and tumultuous times, both in the newspaper business and in the civic life of the
2005
Col. W. Tandy Barrett
Some people are born leaders. Col. William Tandy Barrett was one of those. He was a military leader, a leader in the laundry business, and
2012
Richard E. Anthony
“Destined to be a banker.” Richard E. Anthony, 66, was born in Troy, Ala., and from the beginning, he was destined to be a banker.
1984
Edward Asbury O’Neal, IV
Chemical Industrialist, International Businessman, Corporate Executive
2011
John J. McMahon, Jr.
John J. McMahon, Jr. of Birmingham, has been the chairman of two companies in his career, both of which received global recognition for their performances.
2019
Charles A. Collat, Sr.
Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer | Mayer Electric Supply Company, Inc.
