John Allen Nichols Joins Federation Staff
The Alabama Farmers Federation recently welcomed John Allen Nichols to its External Affairs Department. Nichols, who interned with the Federation since May 2017, serves as agriculture counsel. In his new role, he will provide legal advice and service to the Federation; draft legislation; monitor and review regulations to ensure compliance; draft, review and negotiate contracts; and research issues.
Thornton Farish Inc. Adds to Its Team
Alex Jackson and Sarah Russell have joined the investment banking firm Thornton Farish Inc. Founded in 1919 in Montgomery, it operates as the state’s oldest private investment banking firm and provides underwriting and financial advisory bond services to entities across the Southeast as well as national corporate bond services for manufacturing, solid-waste and agri-business sectors. Jackson joins the firm as an Associate, and Russell joins Thornton Farish as its Treasurer.
Jackson Thornton Names New Principals
Jackson Thornton, a certified public accounting and consulting firm, recently announced the firms newest principals: Christine Cook, William Sheffield and Eden Thornton. Cook, a Certified Public Accountant since 1993, is a principal in the firm’s Montgomery office. Sheffield, a Certified Public Accountant since 2006, is a principal in the firm’s Opelika office. Thornton, a Certified Public Accountant since 1993, is a principal in the firm’s Montgomery office.
Beasley Allen Names New Principals And Associate
Beasley Allen has named Elizabeth (Liz) Eiland, Jennifer Emmel and Leon Hampton Jr. as new Principals. Eiland joined the firm’s Mass Torts Section in 2012. She is currently handling cases for individuals harmed by opioids, including infant clients born with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) and other opioid-related complications. Emmel joined the firm in 2013 and primarily focuses on cases consolidated in multidistrict litigation (MDL) in New Jersey federal court involving the link between talcum powder and ovarian cancer as a member of the firm’s Mass Torts Section. Hampton first joined Beasley Allen while in law school, working as a law clerk. He returned to the firm’s Consumer Fraud Section in August 2017 and is currently working on class action, employment and whistleblower claims. Additionally, Beasley Allen named Tyner Helms (Consumer Fraud) as a new Associate.
Montgomery Pharmacy Welcomes New Leadership
Turenne PharMedCo has named a new member of its leadership team. The long-term care pharmacy and medical supply business has chosen James K. Littlejohn to be general manager of its Montgomery pharmacy operations. In addition to management of the general operations of the Montgomery pharmacy, the pharmacy professional with more than 30 years of experience will support a number of initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency and enhancing customer service.
New Waters Realty Grows Again
Jennifer Atkins, Qualifying Broker and Vice President for New Waters Realty Company recently announced the addition of Realtor® Emily Blossom to the team at New Waters Realty and to The Waters New Home Community Sales Team.
Harmon Dennis Bradshaw Adds Commercial Property & Casualty Risk Advisor
Harmon Dennis Bradshaw, Inc. (HDB) announced the addition of Forrest Burch as a Commercial Property& Casualty Risk Advisor. The Moulton, Alabama, native and Auburn University graduate first joined HDB in 2018 as Account Manager before being promoted to Commercial P&C Risk Advisor.
Davis Named Branch Manager, Assistant Vice President
Renasant Bank has named Kenneth Davis Branch Manager and Assistant Vice President. Davis brings with him more than 15 years of banking experience and will manage the Mitylene Park Drive location in Montgomery. Davis is a graduate of Alabama State University.
Hope Inspired Ministries Names Executive Director
Montgomery native John Bowman is Hope Inspired Ministries (HIM) new Executive Director. Bowman recently retired from 26 years serving with the Montgomery Police Department. He has been an active volunteer with HIM for many years.
AEGIS-Michaud Properties, Inc. Adds Agent
Debra Hawk has joined the team of real estate professionals at AEGIS-Michaud Properties, Inc. Hawk is a native of the Montgomery area and has seen firsthand the area’s growth. Her background in property management, customer service and sales has provided her with skills that will serve her well in the real estate industry.
