CentrAL INC! | Central Alabama Business Journal September/October 2024 | Page 12

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2024

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Scott Rizer

Chief Officer of Military Affairs , Montgomery Chamber of Commerce
Scott Rizer grew up in Bellevue , Nebraska where he met and married his wife , Kacy . They joined the Air Force in 1989 . Rizer had a wonderful 33-year Air Force career and served at the US Embassy in Bahrain for a couple years . They had two children and remained in Montgomery where Rizer joined the Chamber .
Recommended Read : Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman .
Favorite Song : Desperados Under the Eves by Warren Zevon
Favorite Thing to Do in the River Region : We love Riverfront Stadium – it ’ s the perfect combination of baseball , cold Common Bond beer , trains rolling by and fireworks . The Alabama Shakespeare Festival ’ s productions are as good as anything we ’ ve seen in New York or London . Rafting at Montgomery Whitewater is great fun , and you don ’ t need any prior rafting experience .

Ann Harper

Economic Development Director , The City of Millbrook
Ann has been the Economic Development Director for the City of Millbrook since 2018 . Prior to her job with the City , she served as the Development Director for the Alabama Wildlife Federation . Her favorite part of her job is building relationships and connecting people to people and people to resources in order to advance Millbrook ’ s economic climate and growth . She is married to Michael Harper , and together they have one daughter , Aliceann .
Recommended Read : The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R . Covey
Best Biz Advice : Never stop learning .
Favorite Thing to Do in the River Region : I enjoy different dining experiences whether at Epicure & Jack ’ s Tavern in Millbrook or Grove Station in Tallassee and all between .

Nicole Sloan

Founder , Owner and Managing Broker , Coldwell Banker Nicole Sloan Realty , LLC
Nicole , the founder , owner and managing broker at Coldwell Banker Nicole Sloan Realty , LLC , has steered her firm to multi-million dollar success . A licensed Evangelist and active member at New Life Church in Montgomery , Sloan ’ s dedication extends beyond business to significant community and church involvement . She has been featured on HGTV ’ s “ House Hunters ” and is an esteemed member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority , Inc .
Recommended Read : The Millionaire Real Estate Agent by Gary Keller
Favorite Thing to Do in the River Region : Dining at Charles Anthony ’ s at the Pub and Vintage Year .
If You Could Have Dinner With Anyone : Steve and Marjorie Harvey , for their exceptional business acumen and their commitment to marriage and family .
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