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1988
William Dorsey Jelks
Newspaper Editor and Publisher; Alabama’s “Business Governor”; Insurance Executive
2010
D. Paul Jones, Jr.
Paul Jones Jr. has been a major force instrumental in the growth of Compass Bancshares, Inc., now BBVA Compass, in addition to his work in
2000
Bill L. Harbert
Throw a dart at a map of the world and chances are you’ll hit a Bill Harbert construction project. Bill L. Harbert International Construction has
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
1985
Sidney Zollicoffer Mitchell
Pioneer Hydroelectric Power Developer, Financier, Visionary
2012
T. Michael Goodrich
When BE&K was named one of “The Best Companies to Work for in America,” Michael Goodrich, then the company’s president, was quoted as saying, “We
2009
Thomas E. Jernigan
The life of Thomas E. Jernigan was the proverbial American Dream. From humble beginnings in rural Alabama, Jernigan grew to become successful in every endeavor
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
2023
Herman E. Bulls
A Trailblazer, Leading with Integrity Florence, Alabama When Herman Bulls was named the Brigham Young University Marriott School of Business 2022 International Executive of the
2013
Angus R. Cooper, II
Angus R. Cooper, II, is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Cooper/T. Smith Corporation, headquartered in Mobile, Alabama. Mr. Cooper was born March 28, 1942,
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,
2016
Samuel Di Piazza
Former Chief Executive Officer of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited
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
2018
Jeffrey Bayer
Jeffrey Bayer is the President, CEO and co-founder of Bayer Properties, LLC, headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, which specializes in developing, leasing, managing, and marketing mixed-use
2018
Don James
Donald James retired as CEO of Vulcan Materials in 2014 and as Chairman in 2015, after eighteen years in those leadership roles. During his time,
1993
William Houston Blount
Outstanding Corporate Executive; Active Participant in Myriad Phases of Community Life.
1988
Daniel Jeremiah Haughton
Leader in the Aerospace Industry and in Civic Affairs; Philanthropist
2016
Beverly Phifer
Beverly Clarkson Phifer is the chief executive officer of Phifer Incorporated, a family-owned business founded in Tuscaloosa in 1952 by her father, Reese Phifer. Phifer
Elbert Allen “Larry” Drummond
Elbert Allen “Larry” Drummond has been an integral part of the Drummond Company’s incredible success in his positions of vice chairman and chairman of the
1974
Benjamin Russell
Benjamin Russell, 1876-1931, founder of Russell Manufacturing Company, public servant, and civic benefactor, organizer of the first Alabama State Chamber of Commerce.
1975
Mervyn Hayden Sterne
President of Traders National Bank, Organizer of M. H. Sterne and Company, Pioneer in School Financing, Investment Strategist, Civic Leader, Humanitarian.
1994
Joseph M. Farley
Joseph M. Farley of Birmingham is a well-known attorney and retired Alabama Power Company executive. He attended Birmingham Southern College, then transferred to Princeton University