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James W. Rane
A Legacy Framed in Timber Abbeville, Alabama While in law school, Jimmy Rane mediated a dispute over his father-in-law’s estate, which led to him taking
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1994
Edward Lewis Lowder
Lowder was born in Cortelyou in Washington County, Alabama, where he graduated from high school at age 16. He enrolled in Alabama Polytechnic Institute, now
1995
Louis J. Willie, Jr.
Insurance Executive; Devoted Christian and Family Man; Agent of Change
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
1993
John Murdock Harbert, III
Entrepreneur; Internationally known Construction Company Executive; Philanthropist
2018
John Rhoads
John L. Rhoads was well-known for applying his brilliance and technical skills in helping Alabama entrepreneurs launch their businesses as a nationally recognized leader in
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
2002
M. Miller Gorrie
The “Can-Do” motto of the Sea bees best summarizes the philosophy of Miller Gorrie, who served for three years in the Civil Engineering Corps of
2016
Joel Anderson
Joel R. Anderson is director and retired chairman of the Anderson Companies, which include Anderson Media Corporation and its Anderson Merchandisers subsidiary, the country’s largest
2003
Garry Drummond, Sr.
In 1943, Heman Drummond obtained a bank loan of $300 to buy new equipment for his Walker County coal mine. He secured the loan with
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,
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
2008
James R. Hudson, Jr.
Mr. Hudson is founder, president, and chief executive officer of Research Genetics, Inc. He is also the founder of the Hudson-Alpha Institute. Mr. Hudson grew
2005
J. Stanley Mackin
James Stanley Mackin, retired chief executive officer of Regions Financial Corporation, rose to the top of the banking industry thanks in large part to his
2001
E. Stanley Robbins
Stanley Robbins was born August 19, 1908, in the rough-and-tumble town of Flomaton on the Alabama Florida border, the son of Edward Stanley Robbins and
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
