2003
Frank Bromberg, Jr.
Frank H. Bromberg Jr.’s great-grandfather Frederick Bromberg, a Prussian immigrant, set sail from Germany in 1832. He was bound for the New World, and four
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2001
R. C. Cobb
If you enjoy a good movie in comfortable surroundings, you need to thank Rowland Chappell Cobb, Jr., the founder of Cobb Theatres, which set the
2008
Benjamin Russell
Benjamin Russell was born in Alexander City, Alabama on January 18, 1938. After graduation from The University of Alabama, he began his career at Russell
2011
Ted M. Henry
Ted M. Henry, chairman of the board of Henry Brick Company, was born in Selma, Alabama, the song of John Davis Henry and Evelyn Sherrier
1992
Aaron M. Aronov
Nationally Known Real Estate Developer; One of Alabama’s Most Distinguished Citizens
1991
Hugh Franklin Culverhouse, Sr.
Tax Lawyer; Land Developer; Professional Football Team Owner; Philanthropist
2015
Samuel Ginn
Samuel Ginn, considered a pioneer of the telecommunications industry with more than four decades of experience, is a 1959 graduate of Auburn University with a
1974
Braxton Bragg Comer
Founder of Avondale Mills, Governor of Alabama, Textile Pioneer, Educational Benefactor.
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,
1995
Louis J. Willie, Jr.
Insurance Executive; Devoted Christian and Family Man; Agent of Change
2004
Donald C. Brabston
An ancient Chinese proverb says, “One generation plants the trees, another gets the shade.” Early in life, Donald Campbell Brabston learned to plant trees of
1988
Winton Malcolm “Red” Blount
Internationally-known builder and Entrepreneur; Statesman; Patron of the Arts; Philanthropist
1977
James Craig Smith
Textile Manufacturer and Industrial Spokesman, Civic Leader and Educational Benefactor
2018
Patricia “Sister Schubert” Barnes
Patricia “Sister Schubert” Barnes founded her bread company in her home kitchen using her grandmother’s yeast roll recipe and transformed the business into a national
2009
Carl E. Jones, Jr.
Carl E. Jones, Jr. graduated from The University of Alabama in 1962 with a degree in finance and two job offers. He chose to take
2004
John H. Watson
John Holman Watson knows a good investment when he sees one. He’s built his life and career around an uncanny ability to recognize good deals
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
2009
John Michael Jenkins, IV
To some, the word “green” indicates a lack of knowledge or experience. Although Mike Jenkins is certainly green, with more than 40 years in the
1975
James Franklin Rushton
Prominent in ice manufacturing and coal mining industries, businessman, civic leader, philanthropist.
2013
William Eugene Davenport
William Eugene (Gene) Davenport served for 30 years as an officer of Russell Lands, Inc., the last thirteen of which were as President and Chief
2015
William Hulsey
William C. Hulsey is a University of Alabama alumnus and holds an honorary doctorate of law from Birmingham Southern. He is the former CEO and