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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
2016
William Stender
William H. Stender, Jr. is co-founder and retired chief executive officer of CAS, Inc., in Huntsville, a leading provider of systems engineering and technical assistance
2009
John Russell Thomas
Years before the birth of John Russell Thomas, his family had already left an indelible mark on the community of Alexander City, Alabama. The Russell’s
1993
Thomas E. Rast
Outstanding Real Estate Executive; a Champion of Higher Education; Dedicated Citizen
2006
1st. Lieutenant William J. Cabaniss
William J. Cabaniss, Jr. has had successful careers in business, public service, and community affairs, including serving as U.S. Ambassador to the Czech Republic. Ambassador
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
2007
Elmer B. Harris
Elmer B. Harris says you can’t buy a step-by-step manual for achieving success, and you can’t find a secret seasoning for making something out of
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
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
1992
Frank McCorkle Moody
Outstanding Leader in Alabama Banking; Model Citizen; Philanthropist
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
James C. Lee, III
James C. Lee, III, “Jimmy,” currently serves as Executive Chairman and Owner of Buffalo Rock Company, one of the largest privately held, family-owned Pepsi franchises
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
2017
Charles Adair
Charles “Eddie” Adair is a Partner in Cordova Ventures, a venture capital management company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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
1974
Braxton Bragg Comer
Founder of Avondale Mills, Governor of Alabama, Textile Pioneer, Educational Benefactor.
2005
C. Caldwell Marks
Overlooking Birmingham is a statue of Vulcan, the Roman god of fire and forge. As a young boy, Charles Caldwell Marks used to climb through