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Laura Hicks
George R . Parker
Laura Hicks joins Alabama Tourism as the new International Sales Manager
The Alabama Tourism Department appointed Laura Hicks as the new International Sales Manager . With over twenty years of experience in marketing and a dedicated focus on tourism , Hicks will play a pivotal role in assisting international tour operators in bringing groups to experience the vibrant offerings of Alabama . Hicks ’ background includes the creation of a digital marketing agency specifically aimed at serving tourism organizations .
Charles Stewart
Anna Akers Hornsby
Daniel Harris , Jr
Isaiah Sankey
Justin M . Castanza
Carmen Moore-Zeigler
Doug Singleton
David Pugh
Bradley Arant ’ s David Pugh elected Chair of ABC National Board of Directors
Bradley partner David Pugh was elected as the 2025 National Chair of the Associated Builders and Contractors ( ABC ) National Board of Directors . He was elected to the one-year term at the ABC ’ s annual Leadership Institute meeting held November 12-14 in Scottsdale , Arizona and his term began on January 1 .
Bradley Arant Montgomery attorneys selected to 2024 Mid-South Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP announced that three attorneys in the firm ’ s Montgomery office have been selected to the 2024 Mid-South Super Lawyers or Mid-South Rising Stars lists . Across all the firm ’ s offices , 95 attorneys in Alabama , Mississippi and Tennessee were selected for the 2024 lists . George R . Parker and Charles Stewart have been recognized in the 2024 edition of Mid-South Super Lawyers while Anna Akers Hornsby was recognized in the 2024 edition of Mid-South Rising Stars .
Montgomery County Commission swears in elected leaders to mark new term
Commissioners Daniel Harris , Jr . ( District 1 ), Carmen Moore-Zeigler ( District 2 ), Justin M . Castanza ( District 3 ), Isaiah Sankey ( District 4 ) and Doug Singleton ( District 5 ) took their oaths of office , beginning their four-year terms dedicated to serving the residents of Montgomery County . In addition to the swearing-in , the meeting featured the election of the Commission ’ s Chairman and Vice Chairman . Commissioner Doug Singleton of District 5 , who has served on the Commission for eight years and has been chairman since 2022 , was re-elected to continue leading in this pivotal role . Commissioner Carmen Moore-Zeigler of District 2 , who has served on the Commission since 2022 , was elected vice chairman , becoming the first African American female to hold this position .
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