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Vernon Barnett named executive director of Medical Association of the State of Alabama

The longtime state official took over after the group’s first leadership change since 2014, as Alabama physicians faced mounting financial and workforce pressures.

May 14, 2026

New director of Sloss Furnaces named

After a national search, Birmingham has selected  David Arias to to serve as executive director of Sloss Furnaces.

August 18, 2022

Wade Perry exiting as ADP director

Perry has served as executive director since 2020 — his second stint in the role.

May 31, 2022

Alabama Innovation Corporation creates executive director position

The Alabama Innovation Corporation board of directors allocated resources, capital and talent to fuel the state’s entrepreneurial impact and drive economic growth.

May 10, 2022

Birmingham Promise names new director

Williams, who has more than a decade of experience in education nonprofits, was selected after a national search.

March 2, 2022

Drew Harrell named executive director of BCA’s ProgressPAC

Harrell will also continue in his role as BCA’s vice president of governmental affairs.

November 10, 2021

Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission expected to announce executive director

The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission is expected to announce its executive director Thursday.

September 9, 2021

Big Cat Public Safety Act

"We can close out this era of exploiting animals for commercial cub petting and ego gratification."

April 7, 2021

Reed Phillips promoted to ALGOP executive director

Alabama Republican Party political director Reed Phillips has been elevated to executive director.

December 14, 2020

Alabama Possible names new executive director

Chandra Scott, who had previously served as a member of Alabama Possible’s Board of Directors, is to begin her role as executive director on Oct. 26.

October 9, 2020