Tanika Rice is a native of Tuscaloosa and graduate of Central High School and the University of Alabama. She has a successful 20-year career in nonprofit management and youth programming. She worked for Girl Scouts in Membership and Community Development managing multiple counties throughout North-Central Alabama. As a business owner, her dance studio trained hundreds of…
Terrance Young is an IT System Administrator for the City of Tuscaloosa. He is a Tuscaloosa native that graduated from Holt High School in 2000. Upon graduating Holt High School, Terrance attended Mississippi State University where he earned a degree in Business Information Systems. While at Mississippi State University, Terrance pledged Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity,…
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…
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…
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…
Mildred Black Hooks is the Founder and Principal of People Optimum Consulting, LLC. Mildred thrives at the intersection of strategy, transformation, people and communication. She specializes in transforming people, systems and structures to realize exceptional results. Mildred’s qualifications include Strategy Studies from Harvard Extension School, Executive MBA from Georgia State University, a business degree from…