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on the ladder

on the ladder

A snapshot of the hiring , retiring and promotion movement in the CentrAL ALABAMA biz community
Randy Parker
Suzanna Wasserman Edwards
Jim Williford
Jim Williford appointed as Palomar Insurance ’ s new CEO
Palomar Insurance announced Jim Williford as the new CEO . Williford has extensive expertise and a proven leadership , innovation and strategic growth track record . He succeeds Tony Craft , who will take up a new position as a producer .
Libby Taunton
Jerime Reid
Mayor Steven L . Reed appoints Jerime Reid as Chief of Staff
After a successful tenure , Mayor Steven L . Reed has removed the interim title and named Jerime Reid as his Chief of Staff for the City of Montgomery . Previously serving as the Chief Operating Officer ( COO ) for the City of Montgomery , Reid was responsible for enhancing efficiency and effectiveness across city departments .
Wade Lyles
Randy Parker named Chief Executive Officer of Hyundai
Hyundai Motor Company appointed Randy Parker as the Chief Executive Officer of Hyundai and Genesis Motor North America . Parker will lead all Hyundai operations and functions in the U . S ., Canada and Mexico and Genesis in the U . S . and Canada , along with oversight for Hyundai ’ s manufacturing facilities in Alabama and Georgia . Parker succeeds José Muñoz in that role , who has been promoted to President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company .
Lowder New Homes names Suzanna Wasserman Edwards as new VP of Marketing
Lowder New Homes announced the appointment of Suzanna Wasserman Edwards as its new Vice President of Marketing . A proud Montgomery native , Edwards brings a wealth of experience in digital marketing , community engagement and brand development to her new role , where she will oversee all aspects of the company ’ s marketing strategy .
SmartBank announces promotion of Libby Taunton
SmartBank announces the promotion of Libby Taunton to Senior Vice President , Private Banking Manager . With over 40 years of banking experience , she has demonstrated exceptional expertise in financial services in the Montgomery market .
Wade Lyles named Director of Montgomery ’ s Emergency Management Agency
After a successful stint as Deputy Director with the Montgomery City / County Emergency Management Agency , Mayor Steven L . Reed has announced that Wade Lyles has been named Director of the agency . Lyles , who has served as the Interim Director since May 2024 , joined the organization in January 2024 .
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