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on the ladder

Michelle
Hopson
Rachael Quinn
Christine Boice
Jessica Byrd
The Business Council of Alabama Announces Promotions & New Staff
The BCA promoted Michelle Hopson to Senior Vice President of Finance and Operations and Jessica Byrd to Executive Assistant to the President and CEO . The BCA hired Christine Boice as a Receptionist . Hopson came to BCA in 2020 as Director of Finance with 24 years of experience in finance and accounting in the government , non-profit and private sectors . Byrd joined BCA in 2021 as Administrative Assistant – Operations . She has been a vital part of BCA ’ s day-to-day operations , helping to support BCA ’ s core mission of serving its member companies . Boice joins the team with years of administrative experience .
Kenneth Davis Joins Renasant Financial Services
Renasant Financial Services announced that Kenneth Davis has joined the team as a Financial Advisor . Davis joined Renasant Bank in 2019 as Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager for the downtown Montgomery branch .
ASU Hires Jessica Madison as Executive Director of Strategic Communications & Marketing
Alabama State University ’ s new Executive Director of Strategic Communications and Marketing is Jessica Madison , who comes to her new position from within the university ’ s staff structure . She served as the former Assistant Athletic Director for Development and Marketing and made a name for herself early in athletics by engaging students and others to lift up and support its programs , and for developing novel and positive ways to advance the “ Bama State ” brand .
Jennifer M . Atkins
New Waters Realty Announces the Promotion of Two Leadership Positions
New Waters Realty and New Waters , LLC promoted Jennifer M . Atkins to President and Chief Operating Officer and Rachael Quinn to Controller . Atkins joined the company in 2011 as Vice President of Marketing & Development for The Waters New Home Community and quickly rose to become Qualifying Broker and Managing Partner . Quinn joined the company in 2016 as a staff accountant for The Waters Homeowners ’ Association and began working with the development and real estate companies in 2019 .
MAX Credit Union Appoints New Chief Retail Officer
MAX Credit Union promoted Will Epperson to Chief Retail Officer . Epperson began his career with MAX in 1991 , working his way through the ranks and taking on a variety of roles throughout his tenure . He has a passion for the institution , membership and associates , ensuring MAX is forward-thinking while keeping members at the forefront .
Huntingdon ’ s Dean of Faculty Returns to the Classroom
In June 2023 , Dr . Tom Perrin will return to the classroom and his role as professor of English , adding on the Chair of the Department of Language and Literature , and Director of the Hobbs Honors Program and academic outreach . Perrin has served as Senior Vice President and Dean of Faculty at Huntingdon College since 2020 .
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