Thomas has worked in the financial services industry for more than 37 years, where he has helped his clients navigate many types of market and economic environments. He is a Certified Financial Planner and is the founding partner of Dedrick Wealth Management Group with Raymond James and Associates. He is a 1981 graduate of Morris…
Tiffini N. Grimes was promoted to Deputy Director of Athletics, Senior Woman Administrator and Chief Diversity Officer for the Alabama Crimson Tide in December of 2019. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring adherence to legislation governing the sport of football; the management, supervision and evaluation of the department’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts;…
Mrs. LaKeda Smith is the Executive Director of YMCA-Benjamin Barnes Branch, a community and volunteer driven, non-profit organization dedicated to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Raised in Brent, Alabama, LaKeda attended elementary and high school in the area and participated in community programs throughout the city. LaKeda was brought up in a Christian household…
Howell is a highly accomplished visionary leader with governmental experience in neighborhood revitalization, disaster recovery, housing and community development. He currently serves as the Director of Community and Neighborhood Services. Mr. Howell was named the Project Unity Team Leader for the Mayor’s Alliance for Opportunity and Advancement and serves as ex-officio on the Chief’s Commission…
LaShonda Kemp is the Chief Human Resources Officer at the City of Tuscaloosa. She has been with the City of Tuscaloosa for almost four years. Ms. Kemp serves as the Deputy Project Team Leader for the Mayor’s Alliance for Opportunity and Advancement and ex-officio on the Chief’s Commission for Community Policing. Ms. Kemp received her…
Lillie Leatherwood joined the Tuscaloosa Police Department in 1993. She was assigned to the Tuscaloosa Police Athletic League (PAL) two years later, and rose to Director in 2012. PAL is Leatherwood’s dream job because of her love for working with children, and making a difference in the community. Under her leadership, PAL was awarded a…
My name is Marion Williams, I am the Municipal Court Administrator for the City of Tuscaloosa. I have been with the City for a total of 16 years. I am a member of The Alabama Municipal Court Clerks and Magistrate Association, and certified by the State of Alabama. I graduated from the University of Alabama…
Mark Sullivan recently joined Bryant Bank as Executive Vice President after a 29-year career with The Bank of Tuscaloosa/Synovus. Sullivan retired from his position as Market Executive for Synovus in March 2020. He received a bachelor’s degree in Corporate Finance and earned an executive MBA from The University of Alabama. He joined The Bank of…
Mary Bailey was born and raised in Lynchburg, South Carolina. She has one sister and three brothers (1 deceased). Bailey completed high school and did one year of college. She joined the Marine Corps in 1979 and completed 13 years before she fell in love and had her son. Thirty-nine years ago, she married the…
Michele Coley is the only African American female Allstate Agent in the state of Alabama and owns agencies in Tuscaloosa and Hoover, AL. She holds a Business Administration degree from Stillman College. She serves on the West Alabama Chamber Executive Board of Directors, the city of Tuscaloosa Elevate Advisory Council and is a member of the University…