PUBLISHER Pam Mashburn
ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Jina Miniard
EDITOR Jennifer Stewart Kornegay
MANAGING EDITOR
Kinsey de Torres
ART DIRECTOR
Erika Rowe Tracy
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Heather Ruddock
DESIGN Jessica Barganier
EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS Kinsey de Torres
PHOTOGRAPHY
Grace O ’ Connor Travis Ellison Aubrie Moates Frank C . Williams
WEB MASTER
Kelsey Womack
SALES / ADVERTISING
Christina Bennett Angie Jordin Mary Emily Byrd
DIGITAL CONTENT / SOCIAL MEDIA Savanna Pruitt
DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Amber Estes
ENEWSLETTER
Kinsey de Torres
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As autumn approaches , I extend a warm welcome to the first September issue of CentrAL INC !. Your steadfast support has been the driving force behind our success , and for that , I ’ m sincerely grateful .
This month , we ’ re excited to present two outstanding feature articles . “ Champions of Change ” spotlights impactful nonprofit organizations shaping our community . Their dedication inspires us all . Additionally , we cover The Big Ten football conference ’ s visit as part of its DEI initiative and how Montgomery has become a hub that is driving education ( and tourism dollars !).
As we approach 4th quarter planning , let ’ s be bold and optimistic as we embark on our business journeys together , celebrating positive change and fostering understanding .
Your enthusiasm fuels our passion , and we ’ re committed to delivering engaging content that reflects your interests . Please continue sharing your feedback and ideas with us .
Pam Mashburn Publisher , CentrAL INC ! President , exploreMedia pam @ exploremedia . com
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