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Melody Salter
Melody Salter
Melody Salter
Finance Director
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John Merrill
John Merrill
John Merrill
Alabama Secretary of State
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Biography: John Harold Merrill is the Director of Community Relations and Community Education for the Tuscaloosa County Board of Education. Prior to his joining the county schools he served as a National Account Executive and Manager at Randall Publishing Company (1988-90), as the Assistant Director of the Tuscaloosa County Industrial Development Authority (1990-93), and as the Director of Business Development for the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama (1993-94). Some of John's community activities include being a graduate of Leadership Tuscaloosa (89-90), founder of Forerunners (1992-93), serving as President of the Leadership Tuscaloosa Alumni Association, United Cerebral Palsy of West Alabama, Druid Civitan Club (two terms), and Tuscaloosa City School's Vocational Advisory Council, Greater Tuscaloosa Youth for Christ, and the West Alabama Chapter of the American Red Cross. He has also been active with the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama, United Way of West Alabama, Northport Citizenship League, Hillcrest High School Athletic Booster's Club, Boy Scouts of America - Black Warrior Council, Girl Scouts of America - Tombigbee Council, American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, Theater Tuscaloosa, YMCA, Taylorville Little League, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, March of Dimes, West Alabama Chapter of the Public Relations Council of Alabama, PRIDE, U.S. 82 Corridor Project, West Alabama Festival with Franklin Graham, National Day of Prayer, Tuscaloosa Tip-Off Club, Challenge 21 Strategic Planning committee, Mercedes-Benz Relocation Team and others. He is an elected member of the Tuscaloosa County Democratic Executive Committee and the Alabama Democratic Executive Committee . In 1998 and 2000 he served as a political analyst for Tuscaloosa's WJRD TV 7 election coverage. Professionally, he is President of the Alabama Community Education Association (ACEA), and is President of the Alabama School Communicators Association (ASCA). John graduated from The University of Alabama where he was active in the Student Government Association (SGA), having served as a student senator, as Vice-President, and as President (1986-87). While at the University, John was very involved in Residential Life, served on nine University Standing Committees, was in the Anderson Society, was awarded the William P. Bloom Scholarship, and served two Congressional Internships in Washington, D.C. (1983-84).
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Kit Gallup
Kit Gallup
Kit Gallup
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Dean Argo
Dean Argo
Dean Argo
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Ed Packard
Ed Packard
Ed Packard
Supervisor
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Anthony Smith
Anthony Smith
Anthony Smith
City Clerk
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Wesley Moore
Wesley Moore
Wesley Moore
City Clerk
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Biography: Wesley Moore studied Accounting and Business Management during his undergraduate time at Athens State University. Wesley received his master's in Business Administration, Accounting and Business/Management from The University of North Alabama. He has currently been the City Clerk for the city of Cullman, AL for ten years.
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Adam Brooks
Adam Brooks
Adam Brooks
Assistant Director Public Speaking
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Biography: Dr. Adam Sharples Brooks is a nationally renowned public speaker with a Ph.D. in communication and information sciences, an M.A. in communication studies, and a background in public relations. His research focuses on rhetoric in the areas or diversity, identity, and cultural studies. As the current assistant director of the Public Speaking Program at The University of Alabama, Brooks oversees the Speaking Studio with a mission to help clients clarify and craft effective messages, cultivate dynamic delivery, and calm public speaking anxiety. Over the course of his career, Brooks has coached numerous public speakers to national acclaim and is an expert in the areas of diversity and communication, public speaking delivery, popular culture, and mass communication.
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Ken Smith
Ken Smith
Ken Smith
Executive Director
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Biography: Ken Smith was born in Union Springs, Alabama, March 1, 1960. He received a B.S. degree in journalism from the University of Alabama in 1982 and a J.D. (law) degree from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1985. He presently serves as Deputy Director of the Alabama League of Municipalities and has been the Chief Counsel for the League Since June of 1986. Prior to working for the League of Municipalities, he served a one-year clerkship to Justice Hugh Maddox of the Alabama Supreme Court. During his years with the League of Municipalities, he has been responsible for advising municipal officials and employees from over 400 member cities and towns. He has written numerous articles on municipal government and addressed numerous gatherings of municipal officials and attorneys on municipal matters. He has helped write the handbook and guides used by all elected municipal officials in Alabama. He has also assisted League lobbyists in their efforts. During this period, many laws benefiting municipalities have been acted by the State legislature. He has also served as liaison between the League and other interest groups on matters affecting municipal government. He is married to the former Brenda Deneise Flowers of Elba, Alabama. He is a member of the American Bar Association, Alabama State Bar, and the Montgomery County Bar Association. He is active in the International Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA), serving on the IMLA Board of Directors, Chair of the IMLA Personnel Section, and is also on the Model Licensing Agreement Committee for IMLA. He has previously served as Chair to the IMLA State League Attorneys Department. He also serves on the Advisory Committee on Municipal Courts, the County and Municipal Liaison Committee, and has been a member of the Statewide Task for Domestic Violence Training.
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Amy Dayton
Amy Dayton
Amy Dayton
Associate Professor and Director
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Trip Umbach
Trip Umbach
Trip Umbach
Partner
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Biography: Trip Umbach is a partner in Bradley, Arant, Rose & White, LLP in Birmingham, AL. Mr. Umbach practices in the areas of labor and employment law, general litigation and appellate litigation. He has represented both public and private employers in all types of employment litigation in state court, federal court, and before administrative agencies. He has defended claims brought under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Family Medical Leave Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, and the Mine Safety and Health Act. He has also defended wrongful discharge, discrimination, breach of contract, and workers compensation claims under Alabama law. He has represented employers in the drafting and enforcement of non-competition agreements. A major part of Mr. Umbach's practice involves helping clients to develop employment strategies and policies that reduce and avoid the risk of being sued by employees. This aspect of his practice include reviewing and drafting employment policies, developing and participating in training programs concerning these policies, advising employers regarding employment decisions, and assisting with various types of employment related investigations. Mr. Umbach also practices labor law, representing management in matters involving the National Labor Relations Act. He has represented clients in connection with union organizing campaigns, unfair labor practices, and strikes. Mr. Umbach ahs also helped clients develop strategies to avoid union organization. Mr. Umbach's general litigation proactive has included commercial litigation, products liability, consumer fraud, transportation claims, and housing discrimination.
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Rebecca Leavings
Rebecca Leavings
Rebecca Leavings
Vestavia Hills Clerk
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Gail Busbey
Gail Busbey
Gail Busbey
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Don Hartley
Don Hartley
Don Hartley
Public Information Officer
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Tenee Frazier
Tenee Frazier
Tenee Frazier
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David Coyne
David Coyne
David Coyne
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Susan Fuqua
Susan Fuqua
Susan Fuqua
Court Administrator
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Thomas Albritton
Thomas Albritton
Thomas Albritton
Executive Director
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Wendy Wong
Wendy Wong
Wendy Wong
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Rachel Jarrett
Rachel Jarrett
Rachel Jarrett
Assistant to Assistant Elections Director
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Brian Cash
Brian Cash
Brian Cash
Attorney
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Teresa Long
Teresa Long
Teresa Long
Area Director
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Trip Umbach
Trip Umbach
Trip Umbach
Partner
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Biography: Trip Umbach is a partner in Bradley, Arant, Rose & White, LLP in Birmingham, AL. Mr. Umbach practices in the areas of labor and employment law, general litigation and appellate litigation. He has represented both public and private employers in all types of employment litigation in state court, federal court, and before administrative agencies. He has defended claims brought under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Family Medical Leave Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, and the Mine Safety and Health Act. He has also defended wrongful discharge, discrimination, breach of contract, and workers compensation claims under Alabama law. He has represented employers in the drafting and enforcement of non-competition agreements. A major part of Mr. Umbach's practice involves helping clients to develop employment strategies and policies that reduce and avoid the risk of being sued by employees. This aspect of his practice include reviewing and drafting employment policies, developing and participating in training programs concerning these policies, advising employers regarding employment decisions, and assisting with various types of employment related investigations. Mr. Umbach also practices labor law, representing management in matters involving the National Labor Relations Act. He has represented clients in connection with union organizing campaigns, unfair labor practices, and strikes. Mr. Umbach ahs also helped clients develop strategies to avoid union organization. Mr. Umbach's general litigation proactive has included commercial litigation, products liability, consumer fraud, transportation claims, and housing discrimination.
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Kevin Fouts
Kevin Fouts
Kevin Fouts
City Clerk
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Jane Hicks
Jane Hicks
Jane Hicks
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Ken Funderburk
Ken Funderburk
Ken Funderburk
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Mike Gardner
Mike Gardner
Mike Gardner
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