PUBLISHER Pam Mashburn
ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Jina Miniard
MANAGING EDITOR
Kinsey de Torres
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Heather Ruddock
DESIGN Heather Ruddock Jessica Barganier
EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTOR Kinsey de Torres
PHOTOGRAPHY
Grace O ’ Connor Aubrie Lemon Moates Frank C . Williams
WEB MASTER
Kelsey Womack
SALES / ADVERTISING
Christina Bennett Angie Jordin
DIGITAL CONTENT / SOCIAL MEDIA Savanna Pruitt Anna Lynn Grant
DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Pamela Greer
ENEWSLETTER
Kinsey de Torres
Dear Readers ,
2024 was an incredible year for CentrAL INC ! We want to take a moment to thank you — our advertisers and readers — for your continued support and engagement . Your involvement has been instrumental in our growth and everything we ’ ve accomplished this year . We ’ re so proud of the stories we ’ ve shared , the conversations we ’ ve sparked and the connections we ’ ve built throughout our community .
Looking ahead , 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting year , and we ’ re thrilled to bring you this issue highlighting topics that matter most . From a look at what ’ s to come in the new year to insights on private school choices , the growing impact of life coaching and practical advice on effective leadership , this issue offers something for everyone .
We ’ re always eager to hear your thoughts , so please don ’ t hesitate to reach out with feedback or ideas . And be sure to join us at our upcoming networking events , where we ’ ll continue to share ideas and make meaningful connections .
Thank you again for being such an integral part of our journey . We ’ re looking forward to sharing an even more inspiring and successful year ahead with you .
As always , here to help !
UPCOMING EVENTS
January Launch Party at exploreMedia on January 16 at 4:30 p . m .
March Launch Party at Jerry ’ s Juke Joint on March 13 at 4:30 p . m .
Pam Mashburn Publisher , CentrAL INC ! President , exploreMedia pam @ exploremedia . com
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Ann Harper City of Millbrook
Cheryl Johnson Leadership Montgomery
Lisa Byrd City of Prattville
Suzanna Wasserman Edwards Crawford Square Real Estate Advisors
Ashley Jernigan JDB Hospitality
THANKS TO OUR 2024 EDITORIAL BOARD
Andrew Stieb City of Wetumpka
Octavius Jackson O . Maynard Jackson & Associates , LLC
Laura Chambliss TROY Continuing Education & Outreach
Katy Brasfield Town of Pike Road
Mia Britton Special Assistant to Mayor Steven L . Reed
Scott Rizer Montgomery Chamber
Anita Carter Jim Wilson & Associates , LLC
Valerie Smedley Tours of Montgomery
Nicole Sloan Coldwell Banker Nicole Sloan Realty