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Ashley Williams
Owner , Pest Pro Services , LLC Ashley Williams manages the day-today operations of Pest Pro Services , LLC . In 2022 , Williams was named Montgomery Area Association Affiliate of the Year and the Millbrook Chamber ’ s Ambassador of the Year . She also created the “ Pest Pro Player of the Week ” to recognize outstanding high school softball and baseball players and actively supports youth and high school sports programs .
Kenny Ward Jr .
Director of Talent , Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce plays a crucial role in driving economic development within the community , and Kenny Ward Jr .’ s role is to establish talent pipelines by partnering with businesses , universities and colleges to attract skilled professionals and increase retention . Outside of the office , he provides food for the homeless and serves as associate minister at his church .
Dr . Brianna Hawkins , PharmD
Oncology Clinical Project Scientist , Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine and Owner , Stepped Shoetique
Dr . Brianna Hawkins became an Oncology Clinical Project Scientist after earning a Doctor of Pharmacy and Master of Business Administration dual degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in May 2023 . At Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine , Dr . Hawkins oversees and leads initiatives within early and late-phase cancer drug development . In addition to her full-time career , she recently opened Stepped Shoetique — a boutique providing high-quality footwear options .
Fabian Macias
Director of Community Relations , 95.5 WRBZ LaVoz Fabian Macias assists 95.5 WRBZ LaVoz (“ The Voice ”) in fostering connections within the Hispanic community . Macias coordinates on-site events , contributes to long and short-term strategies , facilitates tasks and promotes businesses aiming to engage with the Hispanic community and vice versa . He aims to provide information , resources and a voice to the Hispanic public .
Sidney Carol Barnhardt
Marketing Associate , The Shoppes at Eastchase Sidney Carol Barnhardt handles all of the marketing efforts and event planning for The Shoppes at Eastchase . She loves creating events where families and friends can come together to make forever memories whether it is a movie on the green space , a pop-up event or a concert series . She also serves in several leadership roles within the Junior League of Montgomery .
Bobby Gillespie
Manager , Gillespie Tire & Automotive Bobby Gillespie became the 3rd generation manager of his family business in 2011 after his father became the mayor of Prattville . As a small business manager , he wears many hats , but his main role is inspiring , guiding and influencing the team toward a common goal . He has been successful in continuing his family ’ s legacy , achieving year-overyear growth .
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