MOBILE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MAY/JUNE 2020
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6 News from Aker Solutions, Alabama’s Seaport and WildNative MOBILE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MAY/JUNE 2020 8 Help Us Find the Mobile Area Chamber’s Small Business of the Year
12 Small Business of the Month: 6 Dauphin Creek Realty and Associates 14 Cross Set to Lead Chamber’s 24th Annual Total Resource Development Campaign
17 Meet the Chamber’s Board of Advisors
40 Chamber at Work 8 44 Member News 48 Calendar
50 New Members
ON THE COVER: 14 Melissa Cross, president of McAleer’s Office Furniture, is chairing the 2020 Chamber Chase campaign. This annual 40 event relies on volunteers to sell memberships and event sponsorships, as well as solicit in-kind donations. To learn more about Chamber Chase, see pg. 14. Photo by: Jeff Tesney Photography
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BUSINESS VIEW (USPS 952-700) is published WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER 10 times a year, monthly, except for the May/June Bill Sisson, President & CEO, Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce and December/January issues, by the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce. The global health We appreciate your membership in the 451 Government St., Mobile, AL 36602 pandemic COVID-19 Chamber. Our entire Chamber team has 251.433.6951 • mobilechamber.com -coronavirus became far more real to south been tirelessly focused on helping the POSTMASTER send address changes to Alabamians in March, when the first cases business community navigate the Attn: Finance Department BUSINESS VIEW were detected in Alabama. Since then, changes. We are also working to connect Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce much has changed for all of us as we adapt businesses to relief funds available at P.O. Box 2187, Mobile, AL 36652-2187 to different ways of doing business and the local, state and federal levels. With or email [email protected] ©2020 working to protect ourselves, our families, lightning speed, the Chamber created a our companies and our community. One COVID-19 page on our website to provide Publisher William B. Sisson thing is certain: we’re all in this together, up-to-date and accurate information Executive Editor Leigh Perry-Herndon Managing Editor Jennifer Jenkins and together we will make it through the and links to resources as they become Copy Editor Michelle Irvin short- and long-term effects of the virus. available. You can count on your Chamber Additional Writers and Editors At the Mobile Area Chamber, it has been to continue to help you navigate these Mike Herndon, Ashley Horn, amazing to see how businesses – both fast-moving waters. Susan Rak-Blanchard and Carolyn Wilson small and large – have stepped up over the The Mobile Bay community is resilient, as Printing Services: Panaprint Inc. past weeks to take care of their employees, is our strong business community. And Graphic Design: Wise Design Inc. figure out how to work remotely where while none of us yet knows the future Advertising Account Executive: possible and re-evaluate normal procedures beyond COVID-19, if we work in unison, René Eiland • 251.431.8635 and business protocols during these we’ll have the right ingredients to make us [email protected] challenging times. stronger on the other side.
BUSINESS VIEW 5 AKER, CHEVRON COLLABORATE NEWS ON UMBILICAL PROJECT
Mobile manufacturer will make its mark on industry David Rodgers, Mobile Area Chamber vice president of A history. With a new agreement between Aker Solutions economic development, says: “Aker and Chevron continue and Chevron, Aker will provide umbilicals, tube-like structures to be exceptional manufacturers – Aker based in Mobile and that link surface and seafloor oil and gas equipment for Chevron on the Central Gulf Coast. We are proud of the many controls, power or heat, for the oil and gas sector’s first high-paying jobs both of these companies support in our deepwater high-pressure development. regional economy.” Aker Solutions officials say the agreement will lay the The news came at the end of the first quarter, and work at Aker foundation for a long-term collaborative relationship. The Solutions began immediately after. result is a work order for 15 miles of umbilicals that will be engineered, designed and manufactured in the Mobile facility, including service and installation support. “Aker Solutions is committed to our relationship with Chevron and our Mobile site will continue to deliver high-quality umbilicals and service to this important client for the next 20 years,” says Jonah Margulis, U.S. Country Manager for Aker Solutions. Located off the coast of Louisiana in water depths of approximately 5,000 feet, stage one of Chevron’s Anchor project is estimated at $5.7 billion and consists of a seven-well development and semi-submersible floating production unit. Announced last December, Chevron will be the operator and holds 62.86 percent working interest in the Anchor project. Total E&P USA, a subsidiary of the French-owned Total, owns the remaining interest.
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rogress continues at the Port of Mobile, recently recognized Brian Harold, managing director of APM Terminals Mobile, Pas one of the fastest-growing in the nation and one of the said, “We are very excited to complete this project, which most improved terminals in North America. allows us to offer a significant increase in berthing windows In late March, the Alabama State Port Authority completed a to our customers. This expansion also enables us to offer 400-foot container dock extension at the APM Terminals Mobile improved capabilities to quickly service vessels that may arrive facility, completing phase three. Three days later, the terminal ahead-of or behind schedule.” for the first time simultaneously handled two container ships at The new dock is also capable of housing additional cranes in the newly expanded berth. the future. Other recent improvements include an outbound “We continue to seek out and implement innovation and gate expanded from four to six lanes and an Intermodal Rail world-class infrastructure to meet the needs of our carriers Facility expanded by 10 acres. and shippers,” said Jimmy Lyons, director and CEO for the Investments to date will soon be enhanced by the recent Alabama State Port Authority. “We’re very pleased with both U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-issued permit and receipt of carrier and shipper confidence in our program as they continue full federal and state funding to take the Mobile Harbor to to introduce larger ships, add capacity and increase volumes 50-100 foot draft by 2024. Construction on the channel and through the port.” harbor improvements is expected to begin later this year. ARE YOU THE ONE? HELP US FIND THE MOBILE AREA CHAMBER’S SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR pplications will now be accepted until May 11 for the A Mobile Area Chamber’s Small Business of the Year Award. Companies that exemplify business and civic leadership, financial APPLICATION FINALISTS performance, growth in employment and community involvement DEADLINE ARE CHOSEN FROM are encouraged to apply. IS MONDAY, MAY 11 THE APPLICANTS Do you know a deserving company, or a customer or vendor? Maybe your company is doing some new and exciting things, especially considering the COVID-19 crisis. We want to hear APPLICANTS SUBMIT about it. AN ONLINE 3 FINALISTS HONORED Applicants submit online, and all nominations will be reviewed APPLICATION AT THE CHAMBER’S SMALL by a volunteer selection committee. Three finalists are then chosen, BUSINESS AWARDS BREAKFAST with the winner being announced and finalists honored at the ON AUGUST 20 Chamber’s Small Business Awards Breakfast on Thursday, Aug. 20. The application deadline is Monday, May 11. For more APPLICATIONS WINNER details, tips and to apply, visit mobilechamber.com/small REVIEWED REVEALED business or contact Danette Richards at drichards@ BY A VOLUNTEER ON AUGUST 20 AT JUDGING COMMITTEE AWARDS BREAKFAST mobilechamber.com or 251.431.8652.
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WILDNATIVE BOAT TOURS AND GULFQUEST TO OFFER ENHANCED EXPERIENCES
ildNative Tours has a new home and a new partnership. Earlier this year, GulfQuest introduced a free day for all Mobile W The water-based tour company is now conducting its County residents on every third Thursday of the month. On that “Secretly Awesome Tour” from Cooper Riverside Park and day, WildNative tours will offer 50% off its tours with the code teaming up with GulfQuest National Maritime Museum of the ThursdayThrills and 10% off in conjunction with any museum visit. Gulf of Mexico on special events, birthday parties, field trips What is described as WildNative’s most comprehensive tour, and more. the two-hour ride showcases Mobile’s port, Mobile Bay and the “A maritime museum and a boat tour go together like Mobile delta. Tours run seven days a week, with departures at 1 p.m., and Mardi Gras,” said Captain Michael Dorie, president of 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. WildNative Tours. “It’s a perfect opportunity for guests to Visit WildNativeTours.com or call 251.272.4088 for more engage with the hands-on exhibits at the museum, then step information on seasonal tours like Gators After Dark Private Group out the back door onto our boat and see everything they just Boat Charter, the July 4th Fireworks Cruise and Kayak Paddles. learned about in action, in real time, in the port, the bay and the delta.” Under regular operating hours, the museum is open Tuesday-Saturday each week. Visit gulfquest.org or call Mary Elizabeth Harper, GulfQuest museum director, added: 251.436.8901 for more information. “The lower Alabama area is a fantastic place to live and visit, and the purpose of this partnership is to engage more people Editors Note: Openings and hours may be changed due to in the experiences that make our area shine.” COVID-19. Be sure to call or check the company website.
BUSINESS VIEW 11 SMALL BUSINESS
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Dauphin Creek Realty was named the Mobile Area Chamber’s Small Business of the Month. Pictured from left to right are: Russell Heidelburg, Michelle Hunter, owner Kimberly Thompson, Stephanie Pettaway and Dorcell James. DAUPHIN CREEK REALTY AND ASSOCIATES ADDS CONSTRUCTION TO ITS SERVICES
ron sharpens iron,” says Kimberly Thompson, managing Her newest endeavor includes securing an investor to build I broker/owner of Dauphin Creek Realty and Associates. new homes. The first home is complete, and Thompson has She cites Proverbs 27:17 to describe how she is motivated two more planned. Located in the Eight Mile community, the and inspired by those she meets through the Mobile Area 1,840-square-foot properties are considered starter homes, Chamber’s Growth Alliance Task Force. but they each have enough room for an owner to stay in it as the family expands. “When I see what other Chamber members are doing, I am empowered that I can do this as well,” she says. “When I see what other Chamber Thompson is fulfilling a lifelong dream of owning a business. members are doing, I am Her full-service real estate brokerage firm specializes in residential sales, investment properties and, most recently, empowered that I can do this new construction. as well,” says Thompson.
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One way she contributes back to the community is by offering a free seminar for homebuyers. Presenters discuss a variety of topics, including what paperwork is needed, how credit scores affect the process and how to go about buying a home. Thompson also says she works with first-time homebuyers hand-in-hand so they are comfortable and knowledgeable about the resources available to them. This year’s seminar is tentatively scheduled for May. Watch the company’s website for details at dauphincreekrealty.info.
COMPANY NAME: Dauphin Creek Realty and Associates
OWNER: Kimberly Thompson PHONE: 251.244.9843 WEBSITE: DauphinCreekRealty.info FACEBOOK: facebook.com/sellmyhomes/
BUSINESS VIEW 13 CROSS SET TO LEAD 24TH ANNUAL CHAMBER CHASE CAMPAIGN Photo by Jeff Tesney Photography
Chamber Chase Chair Melissa Cross with McAleer’s Office Furniture partnered with Mighty to create a video to kick off the 2020 Chamber Chase campaign. Pictured here with Cross is Mighty Partner & CEO Jarrett McCraw.
n May, the Mobile Area Chamber will kick off its 24th annual total opportunity to develop stronger relationships with customers. Iresource development campaign with dedicated volunteers Volunteers can let their customers know about opportunities and staff working to recruit new members, secure sponsorships available at the Chamber and can also use their involvement with for Chamber events and sell advertising space in Chamber the campaign to make connections with potential customers.” publications. The ultimate goal is to help the Chamber continue “It’s a great way for me to add value to what I deliver to my its mission of being a progressive business advocate. customers,” said longtime Chamber Chase volunteer James Each year, the group is led by a leader in the business community Alexander of BancorpSouth. “It helps me help them find ways who is also a member of the Chamber’s board of directors. to get more invested in the community and find ways to network Melissa Cross, president of McAleer’s Office Furniture, is chairing with other companies they’d like to do business with.” the group for 2020. Rachel New of Trustmark Bank, who has worked on the “The participation of our business community is crucial to campaign since 2013, added,“It has helped me learn how to supporting the Chamber in its efforts to continue growing network efficiently and help our customers get more connected our region’s economy,” said Cross. “The Chamber values its in the community.” members and their investment. I encourage all of our area’s The Chamber Chase campaign will officially kick off on May 28, businesses to join and get engaged with the work we’re doing to with a goal of $1.55 million in memberships, sponsorships, make Mobile a better place to live and work.” advertisements and donated goods and services. To get “Volunteers are able to interact with the business community by involved as a volunteer, participate with a company team, or contacting their clients and customers,” said Carolyn Golson, simply donate a door prize for the volunteers, contact Golson the Chamber’s vice president of membership. “They benefit from at 251.431.8622 or [email protected]. the exposure and networking with other volunteers, and it’s an
14 MAY/JUNE 2020 THINKING ABOUT WHAT YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN SPONSORING? HERE’S WHAT SOME OF OUR VOLUNTEERS HAD TO SAY: ANNUAL MEETING CHAMBER CHASE VICTORY “Trustmark is the presenting sponsor of this event because of CELEBRATION how well it is put together and attended. The program is very “It’s so fast-paced and fun! I love the build up to announcing informative and the after party is so much fun, being able to the campaign total.” Abe Harper, Harper Technologies mingle with clients and friends.” Rachel New, Trustmark Bank “It is rewarding to see the volunteers be recognized for their hard work.” Bernadette Windle, Roberts Brothers “This event provides an excellent overview of everything happening at the Chamber. Fast-paced and well attended; I wouldn’t miss it.” Bernadette Windle, Roberts Brothers EAGLE AWARDS “A can’t miss event because our small businesses, minority- owned and women-owned businesses are acknowledged.” BOARD OF ADVISORS INPUT BREAKFAST Valencia Chaney, Alabama Power “Though this event is only for the board of advisors (another great reason to join!), it is a great opportunity to share my EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLE thoughts with the Chamber as well as other business leaders.” “I love hearing about all the exciting things happening in Mobile Melissa Cross, McAleer’s Office Furniture and getting to know influencers in our business community.” Melissa Cross, McAleer’s Office Furniture BUSINESS EXPO “One of my favorites because our members get the chance to MEMBER APPRECIATION DAY promote their business. They get to see customers and find “Sometimes you just need to let your hair down with the new customers.” Valencia Chaney, Alabama Power Chamber Staff! I know they appreciate their members, and this “McAleer’s participates in the Expo every year because it is is a fun way for them to show it. I never miss it!” a great event to meet people, make new contacts and learn Melissa Cross, McAleer’s Office Furniture about other businesses in Mobile.” “A relaxing, fun afternoon of casual networking. Definitely one Melissa Cross, McAleer’s Office Furniture of my favorites.” Abe Harper, Harper Technologies “This is event was HUGE last year! In fact, it sold out! Love attending and walking every aisle to see all the different SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS BREAKFAST businesses there are in this community. It is amazing what “As a previous Small Business of the Year Award Winner (2015), Mobile has to offer consumers and businesses.” we enjoy getting the chance to recognize and celebrate small Rachel New, Trustmark Bank businesses in our community. Melissa Cross, McAleer’s Office Furniture “Ninety-three percent of the Chamber’s members are small TEAMS PARTICIPATING businesses so it is very rewarding to see our small businesses as of March 17, 2020 recognized.” Valencia Chaney, Alabama Power Alabama Power Jeff Tesney Photography Arkema LLB&B Inc. Real Estate BancorpSouth MACC Ambassadors Get Involved BB&T, now Truist MACC Board of Directors Blue Cross and Blue Shield MACC Growth Alliance How can the business community be a part of the of Alabama Task Force Mobile Chamber’s annual campaign, Chamber Chase? Blue Fish McAleer’s Office Furniture ▪ Visit the campaign website, chamberchase.com, for ideas C Spire Regions Bank ▪ Join the Chamber Century Bank Renasant Bank Crow Shields Bailey Roberts Brothers ▪ Raise your visibility by joining the Chamber’s board of Evonik ServisFirst Bank advisors Hancock Whitney Bank Spire ▪ Gain exposure for your company by sponsoring an event Hargrove Engineers + The Stewart Lodges ▪ Promote your business with an advertisement Constructors Trustmark National Bank in a Chamber publication Harper Technologies Wilkins Miller ▪ Contact Carolyn Golson at 251.431.8622 for details IBERIABANK or to discuss ideas
BUSINESS VIEW 15 The Art of CONNECTION
“The Art of Giving Back” “The Art of Perseverance” “The Art of Discipline and Integrity” “The Art of Attitude” — JENNIE M. CAMPBELL, CMP, CMM, PMP - CEO, President Stewart Lodges
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32311 Waterview Dr. E. ~ Loxley, AL For reservations call ~ 251.602.1300 or Toll Free 866.580.4343 www.StewartSteelwood.com mThe Stewart Lodges m featuring the New Executive Lodge and Executive Suite! print | web | graphic design 504.837.5444 [email protected] 16Two MAY/JUNE Fully Furnished2020 Lodges • 20 Private Rooms and Baths • Executive Suite • Trainings • Receptions ScottOttCreative.com ADVISORS BOARD OF ADVISORS OF BOARD The Mobile Area Chamber provides board of advisors members an avenue to give valuable input on critical organization and community issues; facilitates peer-to-peer interaction; and delivers a high level of recognition.
This group meets three times a year at various locations, hearing business and governmental ★ The star indicates those leaders and other speakers address pertinent topics. In addition, the group receives invitations whose companies are also to other events for Chamber leadership. investors in Partners for Growth, the Chamber’s long-term For information on joining the board of advisors, contact Shelly Mattingly at 251.431.8655 or economic and community [email protected]. development program. As of March 2020.
Sumner G. Adams Glyn Agnew Diana Allen Douglas L. Anderson Norton Lilly International AT&T The SSI Group LLC Burr & Forman LLP ★ ★ ★
Alex Arendall Christopher Ashcraft Celia Mann Baehr Owen Bailey ServisFirst Bank Express Employment Mobile Symphony Inc. USA Health ★ Professionals
Christopher L. Baldwin Scott A. Beauchemin Kinley Bell Matthew D. Bell Seabulk Towing General Dynamics (Mission Marine Rigging Inc. HDR Engineering Inc. ★ Systems)
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BOARD OF ADVISORS
Andrew Betts Kel Boisvert Preston Bolt Jr. Leigh Ward Breal HPM Evonik Hand Arendall Harrison Ward International Trucks LLC ★ ★ Sale LLC ★
Glenn W. “Skip” Brown III Ken Brown Michael D. Brown Greg Bru Russell Thompson Butler & iBERIABANK Red Cross of South Alabama Armbrecht Jackson LLP Houston LLP ★ ★ ★
Sean Bruckner Ashley Bryan Stephanie A. Bryan William Bryant Jr. Airgas USA LLC, Threaded Fasteners Inc. Poarch Band of Creek Indians Mobile Area Council Airgas South Division ★ Boy Scouts of America
James Buckalew Jason Burce Lonnie Burnett Philip G. Burton PCH Hotels & Resorts Inc. Briggs Equipment University of Mobile Burton Property Group ★ ★
18 MAY/JUNE 2020 ADVISORS BOARD OF OF BOARD
Mark Bush Jennie M. Campbell Jerry Carl W. Allen Carroll SSAB Americas The Stewart Lodges Mobile County Commission Wilkins Miller LLC ★ ★ ★
Vance M. Chunn John Mark Church Robert G. Clapper David Clark Cardiology Associates China Doll/Dixie Lily Foods/ James B. Donaghey Inc. Visit Mobile ★ Big Bill Beans ★
Joe Collins Wesley Coody Wes Cooke David J. Cooper Employee Liability C2 Wealth Strategies Persons Services Corp. Cooper/T. Smith Corp. Management Inc. ★
Lewis Copeland Jr. Ken Corley W. Lance Covan Melissa Cross Southern Earth Sciences Olin Corp. Mitternight Inc. McAleer’s Office Furniture ★
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BOARD OF ADVISORS
Allan Crow J. Kenny Crow Jr. Chris Curry Daniel A. Dennis IV Robert J. Baggett Inc. Crow Shields Bailey PC Mobile Airport Authority Roberts Brothers Inc. ★ ★ ★ ★
Gilbert Diaz Jr. Daniel G. Elcan Alex Emme Taylor Engerson Alabama Roll Inc. Elcan & Associates Inc. Triumph Airborne Structures Safety Plus Inc.
Patricia W. Esfeller Ellen Praytor Faulkner Chris Fausak Tommy Faust Esfeller Construction Co. Inc. Lewis Communications Inc. Fausak Tires & Service Trustmark Bank ★ ★
Tyrone Fenderson Jr. Karl Ficken Mark Fillers Blair Fisher Synovus Spire Renasant Bank St. Paul’s Episcopal School ★ ★ ★
20 MAY/JUNE 2020 ADVISORS BOARD OF OF BOARD
Barry Franklin Brian Freeman Liz Freeman Robert S. Frost Information Transport Gulf Electric Co. Inc. of Mobile Long’s Human Resource Delaney Development Inc. Solutions Inc. ★ ★ Services ★ ★
Peter Gaillard Jr. Mark Gartman Daniel P. Gatewood Duncan Gillis Gaillard Builders Inc. MCG Workforce Solutions LLC BBB Industries LLC PNC Bank ★
Charles Greene Jan Greer Endfinger Jason Gregory Allan Gustin AM/NS Calvert Autry Greer & Sons Inc. Willis Towers Watson Dunn Building Co. ★ ★
Robert A. Guthans Jr. Virginia Guy Bobby Gwin Robert E. Hackbarth ServiceMaster Advanced Drug Education Council DEX Imaging Hackbarth Delivery Service Inc. Cleaning & Restoration ★
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BOARD OF ADVISORS
Bradley S. Hall J. Anderson Halligan Monty Hamilton Thomas A. Hand Millard Maritime Johnson Development Rural Sourcing Inc. (RSI) Volkert Inc. Associates Inc. ★
Terry H. Harbin Brian L. Harold Abe Harper Jr. James W. Hartman III BancorpSouth APM Terminals Mobile LLC Harper Technologies LLC Premier Medical Group Inc. ★ ★ ★
Helene Hassell Tony W. Havard Juergen Hellmich J. Guy Helmsing Dauphin Island Sea Lab UMS-Wright Preparatory School iSAM North America Corp. Hancock Whitney Bank Foundation ★ ★
Don Hembree James Henderson Jr. Todd Henderson Javier Hernandez Hembree Heating & Air Mobile Lumber & Millwork The First, A National Banking FMC Conditioning Association
24 MAY/JUNE 2020 ADVISORS BOARD OF OF BOARD
Michael R. Holland John Hoyle Roy T. Hudson Shawn Hunter Bryant Bank Alabama School of Mathematics Community Bank Industry Services Co. Inc. and Science ★
Robert Isakson Sr. Camille Ivy-O’Donnell Charles Jackson Jr. Thomas G. Johnson Jr. Lafayette Land Co. Inc. Chevron Life + Legacy Benefits Mobile Paint Manufacturing ★ Co. Inc.
Graham Jones Keith A. Jones Samuel Jones Shirley M. Justice Aker Solutions Inc. Prism Systems Inc. Mobile Area Water and Sewer Sirote & Permutt PC ★ ★ System ★
Wayne S. Keith Todd S. Kennedy Kendall L. Kilpatrick Sidney King Keith Air Conditioning Inc. Providence Hospital Mott MacDonald Commonwealth National Bank ★ ★
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BOARD OF ADVISORS
Jerrime C. Kitsos Erwin Kuebel Todd LaCour Clifton Lambert HUB International Gulf South Lenzing Fibers Inc. Petra Risk Management Services Corporate Environmental Risk ★ Management (CERM)
Michael L. Lapeyrouse Tim Last Thomas E. Latham Oliver A. Latil IV The American Equity Quincy Compressor Clark Geer Latham & Community Bank Underwriters Inc. ★ Associates Inc. ★
E. Joseph Lee Michael B. Lee Paul Lewis Stephen Lim Spring Hill College Page & Jones Inc. Roy Lewis Construction Corp. VT MAE ★ ★
Frank J. Lott III Kate C. Luce Robin H. Luce Patrick Lynch Heritage Homes Mississippi Export RailRoad Co. JubileeScape Inc. The Hiller Companies ★ ★ ★
26 MAY/JUNE 2020 ADVISORS BOARD OF OF BOARD
Gaylord C. Lyon Jr. James K. Lyons W. Hunter Lyons Jr. Elliot B. Maisel Lyon Fry Cadden Insurance Alabama State Port Authority Gulf City Body & Trailer Gulf Distributing Holdings LLC Agency Inc. ★ Works Inc. ★ ★
David S. Marks III Harry (Bo) W. Mattei LeeAnn May Jenny McCall Marks Furniture Co. Thames Batre’ Insurance Avizo Group Wesco Gas & Welding ★ Supply Inc. ★
John P.C. McCall Ryan McCroskey Ken McElhaney Jr. Marcel McElroy Starnes Davis Florie LLP DMG Design+Build State Farm Insurance McElhaney Top Talent Recruiter Insurance Agency Inc.
C. Hope McFadden Clint D. McFerrin Robert B. McGinley Jr. Philip McKibbin McFadden Engineering Inc. Cintas Corp. McDowell Knight Roedder & C Spire Business ★ Sledge LLC ★
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BOARD OF ADVISORS
Peter W. McMaster Charlie McVea Michael O. Meador Karen S. Miller Arcadis U.S. BXS Insurance, a subsidiary Meador Warehousing & Shell Chemical LP of BancorpSouth Bank Distribution Inc. ★
Dean Minto Michael G. Molyneux Mike Montgomery Leland Moore Jr. Sherwin Williams Co. Symbol Health Solutions LLC Gulf Fastener S & S Sprinkler Co. LLC
Eliska Morgan Grant H. Morring Timothy G. Morris Melissa Morrissette Thompson Engineering Inc. BCM Morring Co. Inc. Gulf States Engineering LLB&B Inc. Real Estate ★ ★ ★
Chris Morton Mark Mostellar Brian A. Murphy Patrick Murphy MCG Business Solutions Mobile Asphalt Co. LLC Wells Fargo Alabama Power ★ ★
28 MAY/JUNE 2020 ADVISORS BOARD OF OF BOARD
David C. Myer Geoffrey Myrick Marcus Neto Andy Newton Myer Marine Services MAAS Aviation Blue Fish Uniti Fiber ★
Makeda Nichols D. Mark Nix Edward H. O’Gwynn III Kyle Oliver State Farm Insurance-Makeda Infirmary Health BB&T, now Truist Budweiser-Busch Distributing Nichols ★ ★ Co. Inc. ★
Ryan A. Ott Marty Parker George Parten Sonny Patel Rogers & Willard Inc. PCA Jackson Mill Tate & Lyle Sucralose LLC Uriah Water
Michael H. Payne Day Peake III Craig D. Perciavalle W. Davis Pilot Jr. Gwin’s Commercial Printing Phelps Dunbar LLP Austal USA Pilot Catastrophe Services Inc. ★ ★ ★
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Mike Piver Craig Pouncey Ben M. Radcliff Jr. Lyman M. Ramsay Alabama Orthopaedic Clinic PC Coastal Alabama Community Ben M. Radcliff Contractor Inc. Gulf Equipment Corp. College ★
Forress Rayford Jr. Phillip Rivers Maxey J. Roberts Jay Ross Rayford & Associates Inc. Warren Averett LLC USA Foundation Adams and Reese LLP ★ ★ ★
Scott Rothermel J. Travis Russell Richard Russell Richard Ryder Performance Contractors Inc. Masland Carpets LLC Bagby & Russell Electric Co. Inc. Kemira Chemicals
Gregory Saad Olli-Matti Saksi J. Tuerk Schlesinger W. Bry Shields Saad Development Corp. Outokumpu Stainless USA AltaPointe Health McGill-Toolen Catholic ★ ★ High School
30 MAY/JUNE 2020 ADVISORS BOARD OF OF BOARD
Paul Shorrosh George M. Simmerman Jr. J. Allen Simpson Patricia P. Slack Database Solutions Ingalls Shipbuilding Hargrove Engineers + Cart Dr. LLC Constructors ★
Bob Slaughter Jason Slinkard Riley B. Smith Steve Smith Nudraulix Inc. BASF Corp. Tensaw Land & Timber Co. Inc. 22nd State Bank ★ ★
Ronald A. Snider Nate Sommer Jeffery M. St. Clair Elizabeth P. Stevens Jones Walker LLP BBVA Springhill Medical Center Downtown Mobile Alliance ★ ★ ★
Fred T. Stimpson W. Sandy Stimpson Lee Stokes Robert J. Stoppek Canfor Southern Pine City of Mobile Alabama Shipyard LLC Continental Aerospace ★ ★ Technologies ★
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Thank You! In these uncertain times, music lifts our spirits. We look forward to performing We help businesses for you again soon. In the meantime, we have many people to thank. Corporate overcome obscurity. and foundation sponsors like Alabama Branding / Search Engine Optimization / Video Production State Council on the Arts, Lexus of Mobile, / Social Media Management / Email Marketing / Websites National Endowment for the Arts, Wind / Web Apps / Strategy Creek Casino & Hotel Atmore, Alabama Power, Volkert, University of South Alabama, Your Friends, WKRG, J.L. Bedsole Foundation, Larkins Foundation, Norquist Charitable Foundation, 251. 287. 9707 | [email protected] Metcalfe Charitable Trust help make concerts possible. And almost 600 generous business and individual donors help keep the music playing. Thank you! We’ll be sharing the healing power of music with you soon!
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BOARD OF ADVISORS
David F. Sweet Troy Tatum Benjamin W. Taul Daryl Taylor Fresenius Medical Care Lamar Advertising Co. Merchants Transfer Co. Airbus of Mobile Inc. ★ ★
Mikell W. Taylor Conan Terrell John Terzo Duane Thiessen USMC (Ret.) Mobile Rosin Oil Co. Inc. Termac Construction Inc. Amazon.com Services Inc. Naval Aviation Museum Foundation
Chris Thomas Douglas W. Thomas Hutch Thompson Thomas D. Thompson Jr. Fisher Brown Bottrell Insurance River Bank & Trust SB&T Bank Turner Supply Co.
Tracy P. Turner Brandyn Ulmer T. Bragg Van Antwerp Jr. Peter vanLingen II Johnstone Adams LLC Atlas Industrial Outsourcing LLC Mitchell McLeod Pugh & Century Bank Williams Inc. ★ ★
34 MAY/JUNE 2020 ADVISORS BOARD OF OF BOARD
Clay Walden Tony G. Waldrop Kendall Wall Lee Walters Blue Cross and Blue Shield University of South Alabama ASM Global Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood Inc. of Alabama ★ ★ ★
Brian Ward Jeanine Ward James F. Watkins Keith Watson DocRX Westminster Village Maynard Cooper & Gale PC Coca-Cola Bottling Co. ★ ★ Consolidated
Paul E. Weaver Paul Weber Gary A. West Barry Westbrooks H.O. Weaver & Sons Inc. Berg Spiral Pipe Corp. G.A. West & Co. Inc. Walmart Logistics ★ ★
Jarrod J. White Matt White John White-Spunner Gia Wiggins Cabaniss, Johnston, Gardner, White-Spunner Realty Inc. White-Spunner Construction Inc. Morale Resource Dumas & O’Neal LLP ★ ★
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BOARD OF ADVISORS
Karen Williamson Brian R. Willman Matthew Wilson Patrick J. Wilson Gulf Coast Air & Hydraulics Regions Bank Mitsubishi Polysilicon Mobile Bar Pilots LLC ★ ★
Daniel Wright Gary Yoder Dirk Young Wright Transportation WALA FOX 10 Hurricane Electronics Inc.
BOARD OF ADVISORS NOT PICTURED
William E. Barnes IV J. Forrest Long Barnes Enterprises Inc. d/b/a Bluewater Yacht Sales McDonald’s Restaurants ★ Bill McCoy Michael R. Cook Navigator Credit Union M.A.R.R.S. Matthew Reynolds Rob Edwards Praxair Inc. Mobile Bay Harley-Davidson Inc. Tommy Robinson Robert Given Plains All American Pipeline LP UOP LLC, A Honeywell Co. Robert R. Rowland Laurent Godard SA Recycling LLC Daher Aerospace Inc. George Spottswood Tammy Hill Quality Filters Inc. Signature Flight Support Todd Visscher Joe Hosch Kimberly-Clark Corp. ★ Greif Mobile Paperboard Tyler Whatley Jeff Kates Stewart and Whatley Builders Gulf Coast Auto Group
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No employee or applicant for employment or promotion shall be discriminated against on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, BUSINESS VIEW 39 marital status, disability, sex, age or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law. www.bishop.edu CHAMBER AT WORK AT WORK CHAMBER CHAMBER MEETS MEMBER NEEDS DURING LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR METRO FIVE COVID-19 OUTBREAK The Mobile Area Chamber reacted CHAMBERS The Chamber community and governmental swiftly to meet the needs of members at the onset of the affairs team met via conference call with its counterparts COVID-19 Coronavirus. A few of those activities included a new from chambers in Birmingham, Huntsville, Montgomery and web portal on our website dedicated to information, links and Tuscaloosa to discuss relevant issues in the legislative session. news related to the virus; launching a Stay Safe. Stay Local. In each session, there are key issues impacting metro areas Facebook group to expand the Chamber’s shop local messaging across the state and, wherever possible, the Chambers work and allow members to post updates on services and hours; together to accomplish shared goals. organizing and hosting watch parties promoting members; promoting member businesses through Instagram stories; CHAMBER ATTENDS ALABAMA-GERMANY and contacting member businesses via email and phone to PARTNERSHIP EVENT Several members of the Chamber’s offer assistance. economic development team traveled to Huntsville in early March to attend the annual Alabama-Germany Partnership CHAMBER SPONSORS EDUCATIONAL SUMMIT dinner. This event brings German and American leaders from The Chamber sponsored Coastal Alabama Partnership’s industrial, cultural, educational and governmental sectors Educational Summit with leaders from the Alabama together to recognize the impact and importance of Germany to Legislature, including House Speaker Mac McCutcheon, Sen. Alabama and vice versa. Clyde Chambliss and Rep. Terri Collins, as well as the Mobile/ Baldwin delegation. Airbus, Austal and the Alabama State Port INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS STUDYING BEST Authority were key partners in the summit, created to update PRACTICES Christina Stimpson, the Chamber’s director of legislative leadership on Mobile’s impact. international business, attended the first joint meeting between the Alabama District Export Council and Georgia District Export CHAMBER STAFFER JOINS COMMITTEE Council to learn best practices between the organizations. Nancy Hewston, the Chamber’s vice president of community Updates from this meeting included phase one of the U.S.-China and governmental affairs, was appointed to the technical trade deal and its implementation strategies; coronavirus; and coordinating and citizens advisory committee of the Mobile state and federal strategic plans for the two councils. Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPO). The committee provides assistance and makes recommendations to the CHAMBER HOSTS ALABAMA TRADE PARTNERS MPO voting membership for a continuing, cooperative and RECEPTION The Chamber was the premier sponsor of the comprehensive transportation planning process. state’s inaugural Alabama Trade Partners Reception, held in Atlanta. The reception, held in February, honored consulates and other trade association and partners, and was attended by more than 100 people, including 20 consul generals from more than 25 countries.
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1 -2 LARGE CROWD FOR MEMBER APPRECIATION DAY More than 200 people turned out for the Chamber’s 12th annual Member Appreciation Day in mid-March. Staff and guests enjoyed live music, a taco bar and drinks while networking on the Chamber’s lawn.
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION WITH BIO ALABAMA Several members of the Chamber’s economic development team attended a roundtable discussion with Bio Alabama at the Mitchell Cancer Institute in early November. Discussions focused on the current bioscience community, where it is going, and ways to connect and foster a strong bioscience community via initiatives within startup and tech transfer, workforce development, and business attraction and retention. 2
USA INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Cheryl Nicholls, the NEW BOARD OF ADVISORS MEMBERS NAMED Chamber’s director of workforce and education, worked with The Chamber announced two new board of advisors members, the University of South Alabama College of Engineering to bringing the number to 261. They are 22nd State Bank and develop an internship information session event in early spring. Threaded Fasteners Inc. To learn more about this group of Attended by more than 15 engineering employers, the event influential members, contact Shelly Mattingly at 251.431.8655 was an opportunity to engage local employers in conversation or [email protected]. about talent attraction in the Mobile area. DEVELOPING THE CHAMBER’S DIVERSITY AND CHAMBER NAMES NEW AMBASSADORS Andrea Cape INCLUSION STRATEGY In early 2020, the Chamber’s of Kloud7, Lane Elmore of Edward Jones, Jessica Lipscomb leadership, staff and key volunteers initiated conversations of The Stewart Lodges and Dixie Pellegrino with The Hiller with local CEOs to discuss how to intentionally improve Companies were named Chamber ambassadors. Ambassadors diversity and inclusion in the Mobile area and how it impacts are a group of volunteer members who assist the Chamber with the community. The Chamber is working with The Eddie Hill a variety of projects, including event registration, member visits Consulting Group from Birmingham on this effort, and results and ribbon cuttings. To learn more about this group, contact from the meetings will be used to develop a community strategy. Dawn Rencher at 251.431.8649 or [email protected]. CHAMBER RELAUNCHES ONLINE NEWSROOM MEMBER RIBBON CUTTINGS AND GRAND Coinciding with the March issue of the Business View, the OPENINGS Chamber staff and ambassadors helped cut Chamber launched its redesigned online newsroom to better ribbons and celebrate grand openings at Mo’Bay Beignet Co. coordinate with the new magazine design and feature more and Rock N Roll Sushi Midtown. For more information, contact articles, news and photos. The new section of the site can be Dawn Rencher at 251.431.8649 or [email protected]. found at mobilechamber.com/news.
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BUSINESS VIEW 43 Roberts Brothers Welcomes New Continental Aerospace Technologies WHO’S NEW Agents and Staff Appoints CEO Continental®, an AVIC Shelby Smith Joins USA Health International Holding (HK) Shelby Smith was named LTD company announced MEMBER NEWSMEMBER director of care access for USA Robert J. Stoppek as CEO and Health’s outpatient academic president. Stoppek earned both practice, which includes clinic Autio Graham Green Stoppek his bachelor’s and master’s locations in both Mobile and degrees in mechanical engineering from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, and an executive Smith Baldwin counties. Smith earned a bachelor’s degree in human services and master’s degree in business administration counseling from Liberty University in Lynchburg, from Northwestern University-Kellogg School of Va., and a master’s degree in industrial/ Management in Evanston, Illinois. organizational psychology from Capella Hudson Hunter Lawley University in Minneapolis. SAWDC Selects Wilson Executive Director The SSI Group Has New President and CEO The Southwest Alabama Workforce Development The SSI Group named Diana Council (SAWDC) board of Allen Ph.D., a healthcare Morris Raczkiewicz Reynolds directors appointed Bridget executive with more than Wilson as its executive director. two decades of revenue cycle Wilson Wilson holds a bachelor’s degree experience, as president and in environmental science from the University of CEO. Allen earned a master’s Allen Alabama at Birmingham. degree in healthcare administration at Cambridge College in Charlestown, Mass., and a doctorate of management in healthcare administration Wallace Ward Brunson USA Health Selects Stover CFO from Colorado Technical University in Colorado Benny Stover was named chief Roberts Brothers added new Springs, Colo. agents Michelle Autio, Jennifer financial officer for USA Health.
Graham, Aleen Green, Deena A certified public accountant Bellator Hires New Realtors Hudson, Kim Hunter, Lance with more than two decades Lawley, Erica Morris, EJ of hospital administration experience, Stover earned a Phillips Raczkiewicz, Andre Reynolds, Stover Tim Wallace and Debbie Ward. In addition, the bachelor’s degree in business administration from real estate firm announced several new staff West Virginia University and a master’s degree members: Laurye Brunson, director of career in business administration from John Brown University in Arkansas. Goodman Gunter Jackson development, and Mike Phillips, IT specialist.
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Mississippi’s Largest Credit Union Bernardi Reed Moore Expands Footprint into Mobile Bellator Real Estate & Development added Keesler Federal Credit Union opened its first Brooks Bates Bignell Stephanie Goodman, Leigh Gunter, Craig branches in Alabama, with two new locations in Jackson, Forest Bernardi, Anderson Reed and Keesler Federal Credit Union named Crystal the Mobile market. The Mobile Westwood Plaza Chris Moore. Brooks and Brian Bates branch managers of the branch is at 7765 Airport Blvd., Ste. 201, and new Midtown Mobile branch and Westwood Plaza the Midtown Mobile branch is at 100 N. Florida Trustmark Names Watkins Vice locations, respectively, and Samantha M. Bignell St. For more information, visit kfcu.org or call President community development officer for the Eastern 888.533.7537. Region. Trustmark selected Ashley USA Health Introduces TeleTracking Persons Watkins as vice LeGrone Named First Vice President president at its Mobile main System office. Watkins obtained a at Merrill Lynch The TeleTracking system now in place at USA bachelor’s degree in finance from Archie (A.J.) LeGrone, wealth Health hospitals gives the USA Health Transfer management advisor, was Watkins the University of South Alabama Center a bird’s-eye view of patient traffic flow and completed the University of South Alabama recently named first vice with the goal of managing bed capacity more Banking School. president of Merrill Lynch. He efficiently to provide critical services to the holds a finance degree from the region. For patients, this means less waiting; for LeGrone University of South Alabama, and referring physicians, it means easier transfers to is a certified financial planner. access USA Health’s unique services.
44 MAY/JUNE 2020 USA Health Children’s & Women’s Bellator Holds Award Ceremony MEMBER NEWS Hospital Forms New Partnership Bellator Real Estate & COMMUNITY With a goal of providing vital health education, Development recognized the USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital, accomplishments of its agents USA Vision Research Receives Support Mobile Public Library and the USA Alliance for throughout the past year at a University of South Alabama researchers Community Resilience are offering free family special award ceremony. Cathy recently received $25,000 from local Lions Clubs learning classes and basic life-saving skills to the Morton Morton received Bellator’s to buy equipment for conducting high-quality community. Classes will be held at Children’s highest award, the Eric A. Jones Award, named vision research and training the next generation & Women’s Hospital at 1700 Center St., and at in honor of U.S. Marine Capt. Eric A. Jones. Other of vision scientists. The University Lions Club, part the main branch of the Mobile Public Library awards included: Ida Sherman, top producer; the of Lions Clubs International, is a civic organization at 701 Government St. For more information, Beckham Partners, top 3-plus-agent team; the that supports projects focusing on diabetes and call the hospital at 251.415.1289 or the library Johnny & Lawanna Sharpless Team, top 2-agent vision. at 251.340.1532. For a list of the classes, visit team; and Lillian Travis, top Truland Homes usahealthsystem.com/events. producer. Office-level single agent winners included Cindy Kusnierz, Ida Sherman, Daniela Nielsen, Lenoir Charitable Trust Donation Deanie Buck, Melissa White and Erica Davies, all Supports UM Students UM Accepting Applications to its as top agents. Shelley Crooms was named rookie A $100,000 donation from The Ernestine L. Lenoir Alabama School of the Arts of the year; Adam Boehm, referral agent of the year; Charitable Trust to the University of Mobile University of Mobile (UM) is now accepting and the Dana M. Carter Above and Beyond award praise and worship ensemble Ignite Worship applications for graduate students in its newly went to office administratorMonica Alidor, who will provide a new professional sound system developed master of arts in musical theatre was recognized for her giving attitude. for the traveling ensemble, one of more than 20 program, pending approval by the National performing groups in the Alabama School of Association of Schools of Theatre. Bellator Ranks in Top 100 the Arts. The one-year master’s degree program will prepare Bellator Real Estate & Development is included students to become marketable performers, among REAL Trends Nation’s Best Brokerages, teachers of theatrical practice or to further their ranking as the top independent brokerage along educational training and goals toward a doctorate Alabama’s Gulf Coast and the No. 2 independent Submission deadline for Member News in musical arts or fine arts. For more information, brokerage in the state. Bellator was also ranked is two months prior to publication. News visit umobile.edu/asota. No. 77 in the REAL Trends Top Leading Real Estate releases should be one or two brief Companies of the World® Affiliates rankings. paragraphs. Photos must be professional headshots labeled with the person’s Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® is first and last name, and must be 300 dpi an invitation-only network of independent real WELL DONE at full size and saved in an eps, tiff or jpg estate companies around globe that provides a format. Send your information to world-class brokerage referral network for the [email protected] Sam Winter & Company Commits to clients they serve. Excellence USA Health University Hospital is Comprehensive Stroke Center USA Health University Hospital earned a Comprehensive Stroke Center designation from Winter May Smith DNV GL Healthcare, reflecting the highest level Sam Winter, Steve May, of competence for treatment of serious stroke Brantley Anne Smith and events. University Hospital is the only certified Helen Bender of Sam Winter & comprehensive stroke center in southwest The Mobile Area Chamber was awarded Company Real Estate recently Alabama and one of only three in the state. DNV the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s earned the Commitment to GL Healthcare is a national stroke certification highest designation. Of the 6,936 Bender Excellence endorsement from organization that recognizes excellence in chambers in the U.S., only 3 percent the National Association of Realtors. The stroke care. achieved five-star distinction. endorsement goes to Realtors who have demonstrated knowledge and competency in Vande Waa Named to State 10 core areas of real estate practice. Coronavirus Task Force John A. Vande Waa, D.O., Ph.D., professor of USA Health Physicians Appoint CMIOs internal medicine at the University of South Three physicians at USA Health were appointed Alabama College of Medicine, is one of four chief medical information officers (CIMOs) for infectious disease specialists serving on Gov. different areas of USA Health and will serve as Kay Ivey’s 18-member task force to prevent the liaisons between the health system’s information spread of the coronavirus in the state. Board- technology department and its care providers. certified in infectious disease, Vande Waa earned Christine Fouty MD will serve as CMIO for inpatient a degree in osteopathic medicine from Michigan services, Dean Naritoku MD for outpatient services State University College and completed both and Spencer Liles MD for surgical services. residency and fellowship training at the University of Wisconsin.
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AMERICAN AUTISM & COTTAGE HILL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY MOBILE REHABILITATION CENTER Brandon Richardson Frank Peoples Kevin Mohler 7355 Creekwood Dr. 1565 Hillcrest Rd. 8909 Rand Ave. Mobile, AL 36609 Mobile, AL 36695 Daphne, AL 36526 251.634.2513 251.662.5660 251.210.1632 chcacademy.org kw.com americanautismcenter.com Schools-Private-Secondary/Elementary Real Estate Home Health Services EAP LIFESTYLE MANAGEMENT LLC KRAVERS SEAFOOD BETTER HOMES & GARDENS - Emily LaForce Peggy Sue Higgins EMILY B. TUCKER 805 Daphne Ave. Ste. B 2368 Leroy Stevens Rd. Emily B. Tucker Daphne, AL 36526 Mobile, AL 36695 4422 Raintree Rd. S. 251.621.5360 251.378.5175 Eight Mile, AL 36613 EAPLifestyle.com kraversseafood.com/ 251.533.0449 Employee Assistance Program Restaurants-Seafood bhgre.com/real-estate-agents/search/results Real Estate- Residential & Commercial FORT CONDE INN LANDSCAPE THE SOUTH INC. David Posner Tash Williams BIN THERE DUMP THAT 165 St. Emanuel St. 9204 Bellingrath Rd. Chandi McMillan Mobile, AL 36602-3006 Theodore, AL 36582-2187 20040 U.S. Hwy. 181, Ste. D 251.405.5040 251.367.3050 Fairhope, AL 36532 fortcondeinn.com landscapethesouth.com/ 251.928.8789 Inns Landscaping bintheredumpthatmobile.com Waste Removal GOTCHA COVERED M & D CLEANING SERVICE Kendall Walters Helen Dunning BLAZE PIZZA P.O. Box 1366 7205 Pierson Dr. Jeff LaCour Mobile, AL 36633 Mobile, AL 36619 9 DuRhu Dr., Ste. 234 251.550.8547 251.776.4469 Mobile, AL 36608 gotchacovered.com/baldwin-county Janitorial Service 251.635.4218 Window Covering Restaurants MARK DAVIS CONSTRUCTION HUSHPUPPIES SPA LLC Tina Davis CLEAR-CONSULTING.BIZ Danielle Simms 3958 Snow Rd. N., Ste. l Norman Sigler 2054 Zula Ln. Semmes, AL 36575 500 Canal St. Mobile, AL 36605 251.649.1270 Mobile, AL 251.421.5071 MarkDavisInc.com 251.414.9159 Pet Grooming Construction Business Consultant JC DICKERSON CPA PC MCGOWIN TAX COACHING FOR CLARITY Jacquie Dickerson Alex McGowin Trish Currie 717 Executive Park Dr., Ste. B-2 251.232.7115 1121 Sutton Ct. Mobile, AL 36606 Accountants-Certified Public Mobile, AL 36609 251.633.4466 251.510.4447 jcdickersoncpa.com MO’BAY BEIGNET CO. trishcurrie.com Bookkeeping Service Jaclyn Robinson Consultant 451 Dauphin St. Mobile, AL 36602 251.709.2111 mobaybeignetco.com Bakery Wholesale
50 MAY/JUNE 2020 MULTIFAMILY MANAGEMENT INC. PREFERRED CARE AT HOME OF SW ADMINISTRATIVE CONCEPTS LLC MEMBERS NEW Josh Young SOUTH ALABAMA Shemega Woodard P.O. Box 16506 Marquietta Lawson 1157 Anders Dr. Mobile, AL 36616-0506 601 Bel Air Blvd., Ste. 201 E. Mobile, AL 36608 251.650.7330 Mobile, AL 36606 251.382.8174 mmiprops.com 251.930.4337 Mortgage Real Estate Bankers Apartment Management preferhome.com/alabama/south-alabama Home Care Services TALASCEND LLC NAMAN CONTRACTORS Jennifer Zaden Kevin Naman PRICHARD DEWBERRY & HODGES PC 3800 Airport Blvd., Ste. 303 8380 Woodside Ln. Deborah Hodges Mobile, AL 36608-1663 Grand Bay, AL 36541 800 Hillcrest Rd., Bldg. 1 251.341.0606 251.401.0391 Mobile, AL 36695-3906 talascend.com Construction 251.639.7059 Employment Agencies & Consultants pdhcpas.com NASSER GYMNASTICS & Accountants-Certified Public TETRA TECH INC. CHEERLEADING Derrick Rogers Laleh Parvinrough RAINBOW MOBILE 11 N. Water St., Ste. 10290 3055 Old Shell Rd. Cari Searcy Mobile, AL 36602 Mobile, AL 36607-2609 200 Government Blvd., 4th Floor 251.423.3627 251.479.9311 Mobile, AL 36602 tetratech.com nassergym.net 251.333.1144 Engineering Services Gymnastics Instruction rainbowmobile.org Nonprofit Organization As of 3/31/20 ORANGETHEORY FITNESS Nikki Gibbs ROCK N ROLL SUSHI-MIDTOWN 3664 B Airport Blvd. Leslie McCleskey Know a company interested in benefiting Mobile, AL 36608 2534 Old Shell Rd., Ste. B from Chamber membership? Contact 251.340.7525 Mobile, AL 36607 Elizabeth Nelson at 251.431.8617 or enelson@ orangetheoryfitness.com 251.895.6834 mobilechamber.com or Jackie Hecker at Fitness Restaurants 251.431.8642 or jhecker@mobilechamber. PORCHLIGHT SOIREE SIGNATURES INVITATION com. Also, find a membership directory at mobilechamber.com/search. Mike Rogers STUDIO & CALLIGRAPHY 451 St. Louis St. Lindsey Stiegler Mobile, AL 36602 24 N. Florida St. 251.479.2776 Mobile, AL 36607 porchlightliving.com 251.209.3265 Real Estate soireesignatures.com Invitations & Announcements
FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHER JEFF TESNEY Jeff Tesney has been around the photography business his entire life. The son of a former newspaper photographer, he has helped cover major local social events since his early teens. Because he had apprenticed with his father from such a young age, most people thought he was a professional photographer before the idea even crossed his mind. Tesney officially went into business for himself in 1989. Over the past three decades, he has photographed more than 1,000 weddings and has shot portraits, social events and commercial projects around Mobile and throughout the United States. He has been involved with the Chamber for more than 20 years. In this issue, Tesney’s work can be seen on the cover, as well as Chamber Chase and the Small Business of the Month.
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