Governance
2026 Officers of the BBA Board of Directors
These key individuals commit their time and resources to lead the Birmingham Business Alliance as it works to ensure the region’s economic growth, prosperity and quality of life.
Nick Willis
PNC Bank
Chairperson of the BoardÂ
Brian WillmanÂ
Regions Bank
Vice Chair of the Board
Denson (D.) Franklin
Vulcan Materials Company
Vice Chair of Public Policy
Craft O’Neal
O'Neal Industries
Vice Chair of Finance
Alexia Borden
Brasfield & Gorrie
Secretary
Joe Hampton
SpireÂ
Immediate Past Chairperson of the Board
Melissa SahagunÂ
Birmingham Business AllianceÂ
Chief Financial Officer
Steve Ammons
Birmingham Business AllianceÂ
President & Chief Executive Officer
Board of Directors
The members of the Birmingham Business Alliance Board of Directors serve as volunteers in support of the organization’s mission to be a dynamic advocate, unifying voice, and constant catalyst for economic development and business prosperity across the Greater Birmingham Region.
*represents ex-officio
Executive Committee
Clay Ryan
Alabama Power CompanyÂ
Lee Styslinger
Altec
Tim Vines
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
Nathanial Drummond
Drummond Company
Mark Tarr
Encompass Health
Turner Burton
Hoar Construction
Mike Bolin*
Jefferson County CommissionÂ
Andrew BoulterÂ
Mercedes Benz
Thibaut van Marcke
Orlando Health
Rich Bielen
Protective Life
2026 Board of Directors
Jabo Waggoner* - Alabama Legislature Â
Ralph Williams - Alabama Power CompanyÂ
Kevin Morris - America’s First Â
Jimmy Johnston - Autocar Â
Stan Blanton - Balch & Bingham Â
Ron Mathieu* - Birmingham Airport AuthorityÂ
Andy Robison - Bradley Â
Matthew Dent - Buffalo Rock CompanyÂ
April Mason - Burr & Forman Â
David Turner - Cadence Bank Â
Mac Underwood* - Central Alabama Water Works BoardÂ
Randall Woodfin* - City of Birmingham Â
Nick Derzis* - City of HooverÂ
Mike Suco - Coca-Cola United Bottling Company Â
Debra Hays - Concert IDCÂ Â
Kyle Smith - Dentons Sirote Â
Will French - Dunn Investment Company Â
Lori Goodson - Ernst & Young Â
Alex Morton - First HorizonÂ
Bob Dickerson - Foundation CapÂ
Raymond Harbert - Harbert Management Corp.Â
Allen Cope - HondaÂ
Jimmie Stephens* - Jefferson County CommissionÂ
Greg Curran - Maynard Nexsen Â
Charlie Hartman - McWane, Inc.Â
Edward Aldag - Medical Properties Trust Â
Bobbie Knight - Miles CollegeÂ
Tricia Wallwork - Milo’s Tea Company Â
Ned Rand - ProAssurance Â
Bill Morton - Robins & MortonÂ
Beck Taylor - Samford UniversityÂ
Selena Rodgers-Dickerson -Â Sarcor, LLCÂ
Chad Scroggins* - Shelby County Commission Â
Linda Seal - Shipt Â
Chris Abele - Synovus Â
Nicole Newell - The J.M. Smucker Co. Â
Hugh Thomas - The Onin Group Â
Lucy Marsh - Thompson Tractor Company Â
Mark Whiteside - Truist Bank Â
Ray Watts* - UABÂ