Four Star Freightliner Names Coleson as CFO
Four Star Freightliner, Inc. Controller Scott Coleson was promoted to Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective April 16, 2020. Coleson began his career at Four Star Freightliner as a college intern nine years ago. After his internship, he was hired full-time by Four Star Freightliner as staff accountant. He was promoted to senior staff accountant and then to controller for Four Star Freightliner’s seven locations. Gary Imdieke, who served Four Star Freightliner for nearly 20 years as CFO, retired in December.
New Waters Realty Continues to Grow
Jennifer Atkins, Qualifying Broker and Vice President for New Waters Realty Company, announced two new additions to the New Waters Realty team, Realtor® Lynn McKinley and Realtor® Todd Taylor. McKinley received her real estate license in 2005 and for the last 14 years has leased and managed commercial properties. Taylor is originally from East Tennessee and moved to Alabama to continue pursuing his coaching/teaching career.
Jessica Sparhawk Joins Bradley’s Montgomery Office
Jessica Sparhawk has joined Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP’s Montgomery office as an Associate in the Litigation Practice Group. Sparhawk received her J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law, where she was a member of the University of Miami Law Review. She received her Bachelor of Arts (magna cum laude) from the University of Nevada.
Cooper Named Alabama Power Vice President of Corporate Sustainability
Stephanie K. Cooper was named Alabama Power’s Vice President of Corporate Sustainability. In this new role, Cooper will oversee the development and implementation of the company’s strategic initiatives related to social responsibility, governance and sustainability.
Brent Cherry Joins Alliance Insurance Group
After 12 years with BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama, Brent Cherry has joined Alliance Insurance Group. He served multiple roles at BCBSAL, most recently as an Account Executive in the Large Group division. The clients he represented ranged from Fortune 500, municipalities, hospital, transportation and automotive companies.
Faulkner University Announces Interim Dean
Dr. Leah Fullman was appointed as Interim Dean of Faulkner University’s College of Health Sciences. Fullman was the University’s first hire in August 2016 in the health sciences and spearheaded the development of the two existing health science offerings: the BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders and the MA/MS in Speech-Language Pathology.
Huntingdon Names Director of Institutional Health
Huntingdon College President J. Cameron West announced that Nyree Conville, R.N. was hired as the College's Director of Institutional Health. Conville began her nursing career in the emergency department at Jackson Hospital and has worked in emergency services, nursing management, case management and as a clinical documentation specialist for Coosa Valley Medical Center since 2000.
Kelly Fitzgerald Pate Selected as United States Magistrate Judge
The judges of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama have selected Kelly Fitzgerald Pate to fill the United States Magistrate Judge vacancy to be created in the Middle District of Alabama due to the retirement of Magistrate Judge Wallace Capel on July 31, 2020. A native of Montgomery, Pate has been a civil litigator with the law firm of Balch and Bingham LLP since 2005. After a full background investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Pate will be appointed by the Court to fill the vacancy.
Bill Taylor Joins Alabama Farmers Federation as Ag Policy Intern
Auburn University (AU) senior Bill Taylor is spending his summer interning with the Alabama Farmers Federation’s Department of Governmental and Agricultural Programs (GAP). Taylor will work across departments to advocate for agriculture; produce ag policy communications; and strengthen his understanding of governmental and Federation work.
Jim Massey’s Cleaners Names Director of Training and Hires District Manager
Bob Beisel was hired by Jim Massey’s in 2015 and recently promoted to Director of Training. His responsibilities include training all newly hired Jim Massey’s customer service representatives and managing and coordinating inventory documentation. Eric Guttensohn was named Jim Massey’s Cleaner’s River Region District Manager on April 27. Guttensohn works with each customer service representative and answers directly to customers, ensuring they have a pleasant experience at every Jim Massey’s location.
