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Joined in June 2018 ACE Solar LLC Active8 Communications Advance America Baby Bite Bake Shop Best Vein Care of Huntsville Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Elyon’s School of Dance & Performing Arts Frontier Technology, Inc. Fulfyld LLC GSE, Inc. - Great Southern Engineering Happy Tails Ranch His Way Recovery Center Hornbuckle Auto Detailing J.T. Couch Appraisals Jeff White Photography Keegan’s Irish Pub Mazda North American Operations Mid-South Sign Association Morris Allen & Associates, Inc. Mosquito Joe North Alabama Center for Educational Excellence Nucor Steel - Decatur Panera Bread at Bridge Street PESG - Educational Staffing Solutions PhariCode Plastic Fusion Fabricators, Inc. PM Construction Services Prepare and Respond (PAR) Ready Mix USA Robin Rents Equipment Stovehouse Vanguard Cleaning Systems of Alabama Walmart Store #5703 Wilks and Associates, Inc. Willoughby Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc.
The Aerospace Corporation Air Degree Allstate Insurance Company - Tony F. Hodge ATECH Inc. AUM Foundation Bonefish Grill #7202 Brennan Movers Corporate Tax Advisors, Inc. Crossflow Technologies, Inc. Don Kennedy and Sons Structural Solutions EgoBoost Incorporated Focus Physiotherapy Huntsville Focus Physiotherapy Huntsville West Gregory Construction Guest Associates, Inc. The Highland Group Holt Custom Homes, LLC HRC INCOSE John Gully King B Farm M & J Industries, Inc. MikeWill, Inc. Office Furniture Outlet The Platinum Koi Tattoo Studio Rowland Safety & Supply, Inc. Waste Away Dumpster Service, LLC
If you want to make a valuable investment in your business and the community, the Chamber is the place to start. Contact Donna McCrary, Membership Retention Manager: 256-535-2027 or dmccrary@hsvchamber.org.
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AS OF AUGUST 23, 2018
INVESTORS HUNTSVILLE/MADISON COUNTY CHAMBER
DEVELOPMENT PARTNER
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
CHAIRMAN’S COUNCIL PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE
REGIONAL PARTNERS
LEADERSHIP FORUM
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL BBVA Compass ■ Crestwood Medical Center ■ Dynetics, Inc. ■ General Atomics Electromagnetics Lockheed Martin Corporation ■ Northrop Grumman Corporation ■ PNC Bank ■ SAIC SES - Science and Engineering Services, LLC ■ Teledyne Brown Engineering, Inc. ■ Yulista
CHAMBER TRUSTEES AEgis Technologies Group ■ Aerojet Rocketdyne ■ Akima, LLC ■ Bailey-Harris Construction ■ Bill Penney Toyota/Mitsubishi Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Alabama ■ Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. ■ Five Stones Research Corporation ■ Intrepid ■ INTUITIVE Jerry Damson Honda Acura ■ KBRwyle ■ Landers McLarty Dodge Chrysler Jeep ■ Lanier Ford Shaver & Payne P.C. ■ PARSONS Raytheon Company ■ S3, Inc. ■ Sealy Management Company, Inc. ■ SportsMED Orthopaedic Surgery & Spine Center ■ Synovus ■ Torch Technologies
PROGRESS PARTNERS Ability Plus ■ ASRC Federal ■ B. L. Harbert International, LLC ■ Baron Services, Inc. ■ BASF Corporation ■ BB&T ■ Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP ■ Brown Precision, Inc. Colliers International ■ Connected Logistics (LogC2) ■ Corporate Office Properties Trust (COPT) ■ Davidson Technologies, Inc. ■ Google Fiber ■ Huntsville-Madison County Builders Assoc. IBERIABANK ■ J Smith Lanier & Co., a Marsh McLennan Agency LLC company ■ Keel Point, LLC ■ L3 Technologies ■ LMI ■ LogiCore ■ Progress Bank ■ Radiance Technologies RE/MAX Alliance ■ SCI Technology, Inc. ■ SELEX Galileo Inc. ■ ServisFirst Bank ■ Sirote & Permutt, PC ■ Spirit Coach, LLC ■ Steak-Out (Rosie’s Restaurants, Inc., & Right Way Restaurants, Inc.) Turner Construction Company ■ Wells Fargo Bank ■ Woody Anderson Ford PROGRESS INVESTORS 4SITE, Inc. ■ AECOM ■ Alpha Beta Technologies, Inc. ■ All Points Logistics, LLC ■ Amanda Howard | Sotheby’s International Realty ■ Anglin Reichmann Snellgrove & Armstrong, PC ■ Averbuch Realty / Enterprises BancorpSouth ■ BRPH Architects-Engineers, Inc. ■ Bryant Bank ■ Canvas, Inc. ■ CB&S Bank ■ Century Automotive ■ CFD Research Corporation ■ CGI Federal ■ Coast Personnel Services ■ Croy Engineering, LLC DC Blox, Inc. ■ deciBel Research ■ Deloitte LLP ■ DESE Research, Inc. ■ Digium, Inc. ■ Express Employment Professionals ■ Fernandez Financial Group ■ FITE Building Company ■ FLS Translation & Interpreting Fountain, Parker, Harbarger & Associates, LLC ■ Garver ■ HEMSI ■ Hiley Cars Huntsville ■ Huntsville Botanical Garden ■ Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau ■ Huntsville Tractor & Equipment, Inc. INTERFUZE Corporation ■ Investor’s Resource – Raymond James Financial Services ■ IronMountain Solutions ■ Legend Realty – Jim Hoekenschneider ■ LINE-X, LLC ■ The Lioce Group, Inc. ■ LSINC Corporation MAG Aerospace ■ MSB Analytics, Inc. ■ National Bank of Commerce ■ nLogic, LLC ■ North Alabama Multiple Listing Service ■ PALCO ■ PFM Financial Advisors LLC ■ PHOENIX ■ PROJECTXYZ, Inc. ■ QTEC Aerospace Ready Mix USA ■ Renasant Bank ■ RJ Young Company ■ S&ME, Inc. ■ Sigmatech, Inc. ■ Systems Products and Solutions, Inc. ■ Technicolor ■ TriVector Services, Inc. ■ Troy 7, Inc. ■ U.S. Space & Rocket Center Valor Communities ■ Venturi, Inc. ■ Warren Averett, LLC ■ West Huntsville Land Co., Inc. ■ Wilmer & Lee, P.A. ■ Worxtime, LLC
Chamber Members: Send your company news to comms@hsvchamber.org
SEPTEMBER 2018 ON THE COVER: Home Instead Senior Care gives to CCI’s Russel Hill Cancer Foundation page 17
Regional After Hours provides great networking atmosphere at Huntsville International Airport page 20
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Acclamations Where to Retire: page 28 FIT Scholarship: page 30
Et cetera New Members: page 4 HREGI Investors: page 5 About IO: page 8 Board Listing: page 8 Staff Listing: page 34
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About IO
HUNTSVILLE/MADISON COUNTY CHAMBER
Executive Committee and Board of Directors 2018 Executive Committee
What a summer! School is in session and we hope you’re back in the swing of things. Our region continues to roll along and we have lots of news to share with you. Thank you for sending us your contributions, too – our Marketing & Communications team is seeing more Member News and that makes us happy! Remember to send your news here: comms@ hsvchamber.org It is always good to see our Chamber member companies give back. Home Instead Senior Care recently won a Founders Award and decided to donate the prize money to local cancer research. This isn’t the first time they’ve helped the community -- Home Instead has donated more than $110,000 in recent years to nonprofit groups. Thanks for your commitment to our community! Have you flown HSV recently? (I know I have, including the last three weeks.) The team at Huntsville International Airport has brand new executive offices. They held an event on August 16 to display the new rooms and technology upgrades, and wow, they’re quite a sight. The Four Points Sheraton provided delicious catering as well – check out these pictures of the fun networking outing and read more on page 20. Cummings Research Park continues to grow, and the Chamber team has new ways to help employees feel engaged. We invite you to join us at a brand new location, The Lot, for an event every second Thursday of the month. The purpose is to create a greater sense of community in the Park. We hope you’ll share this with your team and encourage everyone to come and support it. Speaking of that... please share the link to Initiatives Online on your social media sites and in your company newsletters. We want your team to feel informed and engaged -- because good things are happening in Huntsville and Madison County and we’re all a part of our path forward. Thank you, and keep reading!
Jeff Gronberg 2018 Vice Chair for Marketing & Communications Chamber Executive Board
IO Staff Chip Cherry, CCE publisher Jeff Gronberg 2018 vice chair, marketing & communications Claire Aiello editor Austin Bullock, Alexa Eason contributors
Kristi Sherrard editorial designer Hiroko Sedensky web designer
The mission of the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber is to prepare, develop and promote our community for economic growth. Submissions for editorial content are accepted; however, placement is not guaranteed. Information in this and other Chamber publications is at the discretion of the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber.
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Gary Bolton, Chair, ADTRAN, Inc. Kim Lewis, Chair-Elect, PROJECTXYZ, Inc. Joe Newberry, Immediate Past Chair, Redstone Federal Credit Union
Ron Poteat, Chamber Foundation Chair, Regions Bank Greg Brown, Secretary/Treasurer, Brown Precision, Inc. Kevin Byrnes, Vice Chair, Economic Development & Industry Relations, Raytheon Company
Alicia Ryan, Vice Chair, Government & Public Affairs, LSINC Corporation
Rose Allen, Vice Chair, HREGI, INTERFUZE Corporation Jeff Gronberg, Vice Chair, Marketing & Communications, deciBel Research, Inc.
Frank Williams, Vice Chair, Membership, Landers McLarty Dodge Chrysler Jeep
Hank Isenberg, Vice Chair, Small Business & Events, IronMountain Solutions
Joe Ritch, Vice Chair, TV-BRAC, Sirote & Permutt, PC Penny Billings, Chair-Appointed, BancorpSouth Mark Curran, Chair-Appointed, L3 Technologies, Inc. David Fernandes, Chair-Appointed, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama, Inc.
Mayor Tommy Battle, Ex-Officio Member, City of Huntsville Mayor Paul Finley, Ex-Officio Member, City of Madison Chairman Dale Strong, Ex-Officio Member, Madison County Commission
Tracy Marion, General Counsel, Lanier Ford Shaver & Payne, P.C. Chip Cherry, President & CEO, Chamber
Elected Board Mike Alvarez, Venturi, Inc. Bill Bailey, Radiance Technologies, Inc. James Barclay, S3, Inc. Mark Becnel, RadioBro Corporation Blake Bentley, SportsMED Eric Blackwell, Polaris Industries, Inc. Lynn Collyar, Deloitte LLP Deke Damson, Jerry Damson Honda Acura Dr. Dorothy Davidson, Davidson Technologies, Inc. John Eagan, BB&T Joe Fehrenbach, Mynaric USA Trip Ferguson, LSINC Corporation Gene Goldman, BWX Technologies, Inc. Joni Green, Five Stones Research Corporation Mike Gullion, SCI Technology – a Sanmina company John Hall, All Points Logistics, LLC Josh Herren, Yulista Steve Hill, AEgis Technologies Group Lee Holland, Turner Construction Company Tharon Honeycutt, MSB Analytics, Inc. John Jordan, KBRwyle Sean Kelly, Regions Bank David King, Dynetics, Inc. Bob McCaleb, Northrop Grumman Corporation Janice Migliore, PALCO Craig Naudain, SAIC Chris Pape, Lanier Ford Shaver & Payne, P.C. Alana Parker, Rocket City Drywall & Supply, Inc. Leigh Pegues, PNC Bank Jim Rogers, Lockheed Martin Corporation Jeff Samz, Huntsville Hospital Dr. Gurmej Sandhu, Sigmatech, Inc. Sameer Singhal, CFD Research Corporation Beth Sippel, Synovus Robert “Bob” Smith, Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. Cynthia Streams, Domino’s (Valley Pizza, Inc.) Tim Thornton, nLogic, Inc. Lynn Troy, Troy 7, Inc. Ken Tucker, The Boeing Company Dr. Karockas Watkins, Ability Plus, Inc. Mike Watkins, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Dennis Weese, Line-X, LLC Danny Windham, Digium, Inc.
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By the Numbers FEDERAL, STATE, OR MUNICIPAL CONTRACTS ACQUIRED BY CHAMBER MEMBERS
Raytheon, Lockheed Martin & Northrop Grumman part of Big MAIDIQ Contract Raytheon Co., Woburn, Massachusetts (HQ0147-18-D-0008); Lockheed Martin Corp., Moorestown, New Jersey (HQ0147-18-D-0011); and Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. acting through Missile Defense and Protective Systems Division, Huntsville, Alabama (HQ0147-18-D-0010), are each being awarded a multiple award indefinite-delivery/ indefinite-quantity (MAIDIQ) contract with a minimum amount of $10,000 and a maximum amount of $4,100,000,000. The primary purpose of this contract is to provide autonomous acquisition and persistent precision tracking and discrimination to optimize the defensive capability of the Ballistic Missile Defense system and counter evolving threats. No task orders or delivery orders are being issued at this time. The three awardees of this MAIDIQ contract will compete for each order. This contract was competitively procured via publication on the Federal Business Opportunities website with three proposals received. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2018 through fiscal 2024 research, development, test, and evaluation funds. The ordering period is from July 10, 2018, through July 9, 2023. The Missile Defense Agency, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama is the contracting activity. ■
Raytheon Awarded $11M Modification Raytheon Co., El Segundo, California, has been awarded an $11,380,431 modification (P00007) to contract FA8523-16-F-0049 for miniaturized airborne global positioning system (GPS) receiver 2K-M development. This contract modification provides for the incorporation of engineering change proposal, CLGNS-2018-089, which implements trusted application specific integrated circuit requirement and military GPS user equipment program request. Work will be performed in El Segundo, California; and Huntsville, Alabama, and is expected to be completed May 31, 2020. This modification is the result of a sole-source acquisition. No funds are being obligated at the time of award. Total cumulative face value of the delivery order is $69,109,369. Air Force Lifecycle Management Center, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, is the contracting activity. ■
completion date of May 31, 2019. Fiscal 2018 operations and maintenance Army funds in the amount of $23,514,100 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting activity. ■
General Dynamics Awarded $15M Modification General Dynamics Missions Systems Inc., Scottsdale, Arizona, is awarded a $15,108,782 firm-fixed-price modification to previously awarded contract M6785417-C-0261 to exercise an option for the manufacturing, assembly and testing of nine Full Deployment Units of the Common Aviation Command and Control System, Air Command and Control Subsystem in support of Program Executive Officer Land Systems, Quantico, Virginia. Work will be performed in Scottsdale, Arizona (94 percent); Fulton, Maryland (4 percent); Huntsville, Alabama (1 percent); and San Diego, California (1 percent), and is expected to be completed by July 2020. Fiscal 2018 procurement (Marine Corps) funds in the amount of $15,108,782 will be obligated at the time of award and funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Federal Business Opportunities website, with five offers received. The Marine Corps System Command, Quantico, Virginia, is the contracting activity. ■
Trideum Corp. Awarded Rapid Acquisition of Materials for Prototyping (RAMP) Prime Contract Trideum Corporation, headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, was recently awarded the Rapid Acquisition of Materials for Prototyping (RAMP) contract, a multiple-award indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) prime contract by the Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG). The RAMP contract has a ceiling of $192 million with a three-year period of performance. As a new contract vehicle, RAMP supports the U.S. Army’s Army Materiel Command (AMC), Research, Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM), Communication Electronics Research, Development and Engineering Center (CERDEC), Night Vision and Electronic Sensors Directorate (NVESD), and Special Products and Prototyping Division (SPPD).
SAIC Awarded $23M Modification SAIC, Reston, Virginia, was awarded a $23,514,100 modification (0001 04) to contract W31P4Q-18-A-0011 for the performance of system improvement and design optimization systems engineering and livevirtual modeling and analysis to Entry Control Point and associated force protection systems. Work will be performed in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama; Bagram Airfield and Kandahar, Afghanistan; Quayyarah Airfield West, Iraq; Camp Arifjan, Kuwait; Syria and Jordan, with an estimated A HUNTSVILLE/MADISON COUNTY CHAMBER PUBLICATION
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S3 Awarded $10M Modification for Technical Support Services System Studies & Simulation Inc.,* Huntsville, Alabama, was awarded a $10,165,810 modification (000012) to contract W31P4Q-09-A-0019 to provide technical support services to the Precision Fire and Missile Systems Project Office. Work will be performed in Huntsville, Alabama, with an estimated completion date of March 31, 2019. Fiscal 2018, 2019 and 2020 other procurement (Army); operations and maintenance (Army); and research, development, test and evaluation funds in the combined amount of $10,165,810 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting activity. ■
CFD Research Corporation Receives EXPRESS Contract Award from Army CFD Research was recently awarded a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) as a small business prime for the Expedited Professional and Engineering Support Services (EXPRESS) Program Technical Domain. The EXPRESS program, managed by the Army Contracting Command-Redstone, successfully implements a cooperative environment to support Team Redstone’s mission with advisory and assistance services. Since 2005, over $12B has been awarded through the EXPRESS Technical Domain to support high-technology, highquality, relevant, and responsive advisory and assistance services to Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM), Aviation and Missile Research, Development, and Engineering Center (AMRDEC), and Program Executive Offices for Aviation and Missile and Space. EXPRESS is a cornerstone contract vehicle that enables Team Redstone to acquire cost-effective support. “The EXPRESS award marks a major milestone for CFD Research and supports our strategic goal to leverage core research and development capabilities into on-site support for government customers,” Steve Cayson, CFD Research Vice President and EXPRESS Program Manager said. “We assembled Team CFD Research to provide extensive experience across the entire EXPRESS Technical Domain and apply our innovative ideas, technologies, and approaches to deliver breakthrough solutions for our customers and the warfighters.” ■
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MartinFederal Receives Defense Contracting Audit Agency (DCAA) Approval for JAMIS Prime Accounting System MartinFederal Consulting, LLC (MartinFederal) has received approval from the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) for its upgraded Accounting System, powered by JAMIS Prime ERP. “MartinFederal’s substantial growth required us to move from a small accounting system to a more robust ERP system,” said David Mathis, Chief Financial & Operations Officer of MartinFederal. The JAMIS Prime ERP implementation occurred last year under the leadership of the company’s managed accounting service provider Hall Albright Garrison and Barnes (HAGB), CPAs. The JAMIS Prime’s modern cloud-based architecture allowed HAGB to share and distribute the system administrative duties while allowing full reporting and information flow to MartinFederal. “The JAMIS managed accounting system program allowed MartinFederal to transform to a true Government Contracting enterprise software system without having to lead and staff a system implementation team,” said Steve Brander, VP of Business Development for JAMIS Software. “Our plan from the inception was to transition MartinFederal from using HAGB as their accounting staff to learning the system themselves and bringing it in-house,” said Karen Farlow, CPA of Hall Albright Garrison & Barnes. DCAA primarily conducts contract audits, pre-award audits, post-award audits, and business system audits. Companies are restricted from certain types of business with the Federal Government unless their accounting system can meet strict requirements set forth by DCAA. ■
SWDA Awarded $15M Contract for Steam Solid Waste Disposal Authority City of Huntsville, Huntsville, Alabama, was awarded a $15,359,500 firm-fixed-price contract for steam as a commodity to be delivered to the base distribution system for the operation of individual buildings and building complexes for heating, cooling, and dehumidification purposes. One bid was solicited with one bid received. Work will be performed in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, with an estimated completion date of July 11, 2023. Fiscal 2018 operations and maintenance (Army) funds in the amount of $15,359,500 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting activity (W9124P-18-C-0070). ■
Has your organization recently won a contract? Send us the details of your federal, state, or municipal contract to: comms@hsvchamber.org
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In the PARK WHAT’S NEW IN CUMMINGS RESEARCH PARK
New Event Location for CRP Happenings Area companies are working diligently to retain and recruit top talent, and these days many of their employees are looking for more activities closer to work. The convenience of leaving work, meeting up with friends and colleagues, and then heading home has an appeal. We’d like to introduce you to The Lot. It’s for monthly gatherings to experience, socialize, and collaborate. From tailgating to happy hours to painting and holiday fun, The Lot is a place you, your friends, and colleagues can meet up in CRP. It is located at the corner of Voyager Way and Eagle Drive, adjacent to Bridge Street, where you see soybeans now. In October, the soybeans will be harvested, and a tent with lighting will go up in their place. Until then, you’ll find a series of Beta events for The Lot just next door – at 350 Voyager Way, in the grass plaza behind ASRC Federal. “The Lot is a great way to create something special from nothing … to take a field and create unique experiences for people who work in CRP and even for those who don’t. We hope that as folks are headed home from CRP, off the Arsenal, or Redstone Gateway, that they stop and enjoy meeting up with old friends, Koshut making new ones, or just grabbing a beer in a cool setting,” said Erin Koshut, Executive Director of Cummings Research Park. “The Lot is a tangible idea deriving from the Park’s master plan – to create a greater sense of community in the Park and to activate this City resource.”
One of the best parts of the events at The Lot – other than the variety of experiences – is that these are mostly free. In August, CRP held a water balloon fight followed by pizza from Joe’s World Famous Pizzeria – for free. On September 13, The Lot will host a free “Home Team Tailgate” happy hour starting at 4:30 p.m., complete with adult beverages, smoked wings, hot dogs, dips, and more from Bubba’s.
The Lot will be a year-round event experience (and yes, that means heaters during the winter). We have events planned through the end of the year, and are already underway planning 2019. The Lot is something to look forward to after the workday, kick off the weekend, a way to unwind and have fun with friends (or meet new ones!) You can make plans for The Lot events by following us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, @CRPTheLot. And of course, all events will be on the CRP website at cummingsresearchpark.com. We look forward to seeing you at The Lot!
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Radiance Technologies breaks ground on new Corporate HQ in Cummings Research Park
Dassault Aviation and the world’s first ultra-widebody business jet. The aircraft will be equipped with uniquely shaped, lightweight glass windshields and cockpit side windows by PPG.
“We are extremely excited to be moving forward with Radiance’s new corporate headquarters. This facility will provide the company the space needed to support our future growth plans. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our employee-owners to deliver innovative solutions to our national defense customers,” said Bill Bailey, Radiance Technologies President. “We would like to thank our local, state, and federal elected officials and the Chamber for their tremendous support of the Tennessee Valley business community.” Once completed, the new facility will allow Radiance Technologies to consolidate its Huntsville operations into one campus, expanding the company’s capacity to address the needs of its DoD, NASA, and national intelligence customers. The new facility will provide employees with the crucial resources necessary to develop and deliver mission critical customer solutions in cyber security, systems engineering, intelligence, and prototyping and integration. ■
PPG to supply windshields, cockpit side windows for Dassault Falcon 6X business jet PPG announced July 13 that it will supply windshields and cockpit side windows to Dassault Aviation for the new Falcon 6X. This marks the first time PPG will supply flight-deck windows for a Dassault Aviation production program. The Falcon 6X jet will be the largest and most advanced business jet ever built by A HUNTSVILLE/MADISON COUNTY CHAMBER PUBLICATION
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On July 24, Radiance Technologies officially broke ground on its new corporate headquarters, the over 100,000-square-foot facility that will be located at 310 Bob Heath Drive in Huntsville’s Cummings Research Park West. The new facility is scheduled for completion in late summer 2019 and will coincide with company’s 20th anniversary. The project is being developed by Triad Properties and built by Fite Construction, based on a design from Fuqua and Partners. It will include secure high bay space, multiple classified and unclassified labs, and a state-of-the-art conference center with seating for more than 200 guests.
“The Falcon 6X twinjet is designed to achieve a 5,500-nautical-mile range, and PPG’s lightweight windshields will support that requirement while providing the safety and reliability for which PPG transparencies are known,” said Steve Kight, PPG global director, general aviation transparencies. “PPG is pleased to be working with Dassault Aviation on the innovative transparencies for its newest Falcon jet. We completed much of the design work in advance of the program, so we are in a good position to meet Dassault Aviation’s ambitious schedule.” PPG will produce the windshields and cockpit side windows for the Falcon 6X at its Huntsville plant. The transparencies will comprise three plies of optically clear PPG HERCULITE® II chemically strengthened glass for lightweight strength and reliability. Because the Falcon 6X jet will not be equipped with windshield wipers, PPG SURFACE SEAL® hydrophobic coating on the flight-deck windows will enhance water shedding for visibility. ■
Mynaric USA and Ohio State partner for high-speed communications research Mynaric USA and The Ohio State University College of Engineering entered into a longterm, collaborative research agreement on July 17 at the world-renowned Farnborough Air Show. The research agreement is focused on emerging communications technologies, as well as advancing current high-speed laser-based communications. A world leader in high-speed communications with free space optics, Mynaric USA will look to leverage Ohio State’s impressive research capabilities and talent to improve and refine its technology. Likewise, the collaboration will expose engineering students and faculty to advanced laser communications, as well as Mynaric’s industry-leading products and expertise. “This is an exciting opportunity for both parties and we’re eager to begin work continued on page 16 sept 2018 initiatives
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with Ohio State Engineering,” said Joseph Fehrenbach, Mynaric USA CEO. “We very much look forward to collaborative research that advances high-speed communications technology and accelerates its adoption across both industry and government.” “Ohio State’s unique blend of assets is well-suited to serve high-tech growth industries across the globe,” noted College of Engineering Dean David B. Williams. “The opportunity to engage in cutting edge research with Mynaric USA will ensure that our students help build the future of high-bandwidth communications across multiple domains and industries.” The first cooperative research effort will focus on systems-level flight research and testing using Mynaric’s air-to-ground laser communication terminals. A team of experts from Ohio State will provide aircraft, airport infrastructure, hardware integration and data collection and analysis. ■
City” and our city is known for our years of engineering accomplishments, including landing on the Moon in 1969. Dynetics is excited to build onto that legacy and provide access for commercial customers who want to explore. We stand ready to deliver for this exciting service and help forge a new path forward for America to the Moon,” said Dynetics CEO David King. Dynetics also announced on August 6 that the company has received the contract for the next phase of the 100 kW-Class Laser Weapon System for the U.S. Army. Dynetics will serve as the prime contractor managing final assembly and testing and Lockheed Martin will provide key subsystems and serve as the weapon system integrator. The $10 million contract is to continue development for the next phase of the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command’s (SMDC) High Energy Laser Tactical Vehicle Demonstrator (HEL TVD) program. The team recently completed a System Requirements Review and technical baseline update. The next step in the program will be the preliminary design review in January 2019. ■
Teledyne Brown to provide engineering, technical expertise for Bellefonte completion
Astrobotic selects Dynetics as propulsion provider for Peregrine Lunar Lander Astrobotic announced in July that the company has selected Dynetics of Huntsville, Alabama as the propulsion provider for its Peregrine Lunar Lander. Peregrine will return America to the Moon for the first time since Apollo and begin delivering customer payloads once a year starting in 2020. Dynetics will integrate Peregrine’s main engines and attitude control thrusters, controller electronics, tanks, and feed system into a single system that performs all propulsive maneuvers from cruise to soft landing on the Moon. The Dynetics-led system will feature a propellant with a next-generation oxidizer called MON-25, which has a higher nitric oxide content to provide better thermal capability to operate more efficiently in deep space environments than previous oxidizers. Dynetics will procure the engines from Simi Valley, CA-based Frontier Aerospace, which is under contract with NASA to qualify the engines for lunar missions. In keeping with Astrobotic’s product line philosophy for reliable lunar missions, the company intends to use the Dynetics propulsion system on ongoing Peregrine missions. With this agreement, Astrobotic further solidifies its supply chain for a dependable, low-cost manifest of missions that enables companies, governments, universities, and nonprofits to plan their campaigns of science, exploration, and commerce on the Moon. “Astrobotic is thrilled to have Dynetics join our world-class team of partners, and this multi-mission agreement stands to propel Peregrine landers for years to come,” said John Thornton, CEO of Astrobotic. “With a proven track record of successfully delivering for NASA and other U.S. Government customers, Dynetics was the right choice for Astrobotic.” “Dynetics is proud to be partnering with Astrobotic. We are located in the “Rocket 16
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Teledyne Brown Engineering has announced it is part of the SNC-Lavalin team in the completion of Bellefonte Nuclear Generating Station in Hollywood, AL. SNC-Lavalin signed a Letter of Agreement with Nuclear Development LLC to provide engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) services to complete the Bellefonte Nuclear Generating Station once the facility is acquired. Possible services to be provided by Teledyne Brown Engineering include engineering and technical expertise, which will consist of nuclear subject matter experts in the areas of engineering, design, licensing, maintenance, work controls, and equipment refurbishment. The company has been supporting energy and nuclear industries for over five decades. Teledyne Brown Engineering’s Huntsville campus is located 45 miles away from the site and is in a prime location to provide support and expertise. The company will assist the SNC-Lavalin team as needed during the design, construction, start-up and steady state delivery phases of the Bellefonte project. “We are pleased to participate in the completion of Bellefonte in support of renewed interest in nuclear power as an energy source that is necessary for the overall energy portfolio for the United States,” said Jan Hess, President of Teledyne Brown Engineering. “This project will create opportunities and jobs for the local economy in North Alabama and the Tennessee Valley.” ■
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Extra Help for Families Home Instead Senior Care Donates Award Money to Cancer Foundation
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ome Instead Senior Care is celebrating 20 years of being in Huntsville, and recently received the Founders III Award from the company’s foundation. The award comes with a $50,000 prize. Home Instead decided to give the money to the Russel Hill Cancer Foundation at Clearview Cancer Institute, in an effort to help cancer patients with medications, treatments and other expenses. The team made the donation on June 14. “From helping with utility bills and transportation expenses to providing equipment and medications, the foundation steps in when a family is in need,” said Julie Smith, Marketing Director of Home Instead Senior Care. “My parents were at CCI for chemo treatments and would overhear patients discussing their hardships. Knowing that some of these paHome Instead check presentation at Clearview Cancer Institute tients will be served through our donation is such a blessing.” Including this award, Home Instead has donated more than $110,000 in recent years to nonprofit groups including CASA of Madison County, Friends Inc., The Alzheimer’s Association, The American Red Cross, and Alzheimer’s Services of Marshall County.
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Washington Update Luncheon featuring Senator Doug Jones BY CLAIRE AIELLO On August 17, U.S. Senator Doug Jones addressed a crowd of 850 people at the Von Braun Center for his first Washington Update with the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber. Sen. Jones welcomed longtime friends in the Huntsville area and offered some insight on his first year serving in Congress. Sen. Jones’ comments touched on the upcoming Supreme Court vote, funding for Redstone Arsenal, the national opioid crisis and his opposition to the proposed automotive tariffs. We thank Davidson Technologies for being the Presenting Sponsor of the 2018 Washington Update. See more pictures HERE. ■
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New NASA Administrator visits the Rocket City BY AUSTIN BULLOCK On August 15, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine made a visit to Huntsville and Marshall Space Flight Center. The Chamber held a welcome reception for Administrator Bridenstine as an introduction to Huntsville-Madison County and NASA’s regional partners. With a plane to catch and plenty to say, Bridenstine gave a quick but wellversed summary of President Trump’s vision for NASA and where the program is going. That vision includes sustainable architecture that allows humans, robots, rovers and landers to be on the moon regularly and the utilization of resources found on its surface: water ice and platinum group space metals.
What does that “sustainable architecture” look like? NASA is working on a gateway concept: a space station that will orbit around the moon. The gateway will be smaller than the International Space Station, but still provide habitation, power and propulsion. This space station will travel in a near rectilinear halo orbit allowing it to spend a long period of time in orbit, but will also make trips to little traveled parts of the moon. “I’ve heard people say that every dollar we spend going to the moon we could be spending on going to Mars. That’s not true at all,” said Bridenstine. He explained that the creation of the gateway and further moon exploration will open the route to the construction of a second gateway for deep space and Mars travel. Administrator Bridenstine plans to return to Huntsville in the near future. He closed with a thank you to the dedication of the community to Marshall Space Flight Center, NASA, and the United States of America. ■ continued on page 20 A HUNTSVILLE/MADISON COUNTY CHAMBER PUBLICATION
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Regional After Hours Attracts Large Crowd to Huntsville International Airport BY CLAIRE AIELLO On August 16, more than 200 people attended a special networking event hosted by Huntsville International Airport. The crowd had the opportunity to see the Airport’s brand new executive offices and meeting spaces and sample delicious cuisine prepared by the team at the Four Points Sheraton. The Regional After Hours event was a collaboration between Huntsville International Airport, the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber, the Madison Chamber of Commerce, the Decatur/Morgan County Chamber and the Greater Limestone County Chamber. Funds raised through registrations support local Chamber education initiatives. Thank you, HSV, for being such an excellent host! See pictures HERE. ■
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Alabama School of Cyber Technology & Engineering Holds First Board Meeting
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n August 1, the 19-member board for the Alabama School of Cyber Technology held its first meeting. The group traveled from across the state and met at the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber to establish a mission, elect officers and discuss site selection. Mayor Tommy Battle welcomed the group and discussed some of the reasons why Huntsville is an optimal choice for the school. Erin Koshut, Executive Director of Cummings Research Park, discussed some of the site options in the Park as the group evaluates a location for the school. The board then approved bylaws and voted in officers: State Sen. Arthur Orr (President), Alicia Ryan (Vice President), Miranda Bouldin Frost (Secretary), and Brandon Shoupe (Treasurer). The board includes representatives of Alabama colleges and Alicia Ryan explains the vision for the new state universities, the state board of education, various industries and magnet school to be located in Huntsville. representatives of the Governor’s office. The board discussed the need for the school, the vision and mission. The school’s location has not been determined, but members appointed a site selection committee to look at short and long-term sites.
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Oakwood University Aeolians Win Big at World Choir Games in South Africa The Oakwood University Aeolians Choir achieved the highest scores in two categories to win big at the 10th edition of World Choir Games in Tshwane, in the northern part of South Africa. The event was held in July, and the Aeolians competed in the categories of Spirituals, Musica Contemporanea, and University and College. The competition
was organized by INTERKULTUR and other choirs traveled from locales such as Sweden, Singapore, Indonesia, Argentina and the United States. This year marks the 30th year of the games and 11 days of competition. The Aeolians won the highest scores in two of their three categories, and also won three gold medals, two of which were championships. “We are delighted to acknowledge, to the glory of God, the hard work, and sacrifice of the Aeolians and their leadership,” said Dr. Leslie Pollard, President of Oakwood University. “The Aeolians represent a treasure for our Seventh-day Adventist Church, the city of Huntsville, the state of Alabama, and our United States of America. Congratulations to Dr. Jason Ferdinand, our music department, and especially our devoted students, who compose this world-renowned group. Having toured with them in South Africa, the message was clear—Oakwood University is all about excellence!” ■
Calhoun Community College Students Selected to Refurbish Lunar Rover In July, students enrolled in the Technologies Division at Calhoun Community College took delivery of a reclaimed lunar moon rover replica for the purpose of refurbishing it for exhibition around the world. 22
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In partnership with the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, Calhoun students from such areas as Design Drafting, Machine Tool, and Welding will work now through the end of the 2018 fall semester restoring the rover. According to Nina Bullock, design drafting technology instructor at Calhoun, the restoration project will be visible through the high-bay windows of the Aerospace Technology Center, located on Calhoun’s Decatur campus, for visitors to have the opportunity to view.
“Our students are extremely excited with the opportunity to work on this once in a lifetime project,” said Bullock. “We strive to provide our students with as many real-world, hands-on experiences as possible while they are with us, and this project does just that.” ■
Calhoun offers CDL Class for Women Drivers with CDL’s (Commercial Driver’s Licenses) continue to be in high demand, and more than 200,000 women are in this line of work across the nation. Calhoun Community College is offering CDL Training for Women for those interested in receiving this type of training. Day classes will be offered Monday through Thursday, September 4-27 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Calhoun’s Decatur campus. The program is four weeks (160 hours) and will prepare students to pass the written and road tests for a Class A or B license. During the course, trucking company recruiters will meet with the classes and provide information regarding employment. For more information or to register for the class, contact Calhoun’s CDL office at (256) 260-2462 or visit www. calhoun.edu/cdl. ■ A HUNTSVILLE/MADISON COUNTY CHAMBER PUBLICATION
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Movers & Shakers NEW HIRES, PROMOTIONS, AND RECOGNITION OF TALENT
Rich Kretzschmar has been appointed the new president of Integration
Innovation, Inc. (i3). He served as i3’s Vice President of Strategic Development for the past year. Kretzschmar’s appointment as president is an exciting milestone that will benefit i3 as the company continues to grow. His leadership experience coupled with his drive to innovate and execute i3’s strategic plans will move i3 forward into its next phase of growth. Prior to joining i3, Kretzschmar served as the acting Deputy Program Executive Officer for Aviation. He has 27 years of aerospace engineering and program acquisition experience encompassing a variety of missile, rotary and fixed wing aircraft and unmanned aircraft systems. He is acknowledged throughout the world for both his technical and management expertise related to major weapon system development and acquisition. Kretzschmar An aerodynamicist by training, Kretzschmar joined the Army Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center (AMRDEC) in 1992 and served in a variety of technical leadership positions. He transitioned to PEO Aviation in 2011 and served in leadership roles for several of PEO Aviation’s highest priority programs including Deputy Project Manager, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Project Manager for the Improved Turbine Engine and Future Vertical Lift Programs. Kretzschmar holds both BS and MS degrees in Aerospace Engineering from Auburn University and an MA degree in Business Administration from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is level III certified in Program Management and Advanced System Engineering, Research, Development and Engineering career fields. Rich has won numerous awards including The Department of the Army Meritorious Civilian Service Award (2017), The Department of the Army Superior Civilian Service Award (2015), the Army Aviation Association of America 2014 Department of the Army Civilian of the Year Award, the 2014 Association of the United States Army (Redstone Chapter) Civilian of the Year, the Department of the Army Commander’s Award for Civilian Service (2012) and the 2004 Outstanding Young Auburn Engineer Award. ■
Steve Cayson has been promoted to CFD Research’s Chief Operating Officer from
his previous role as Vice President. In this new role, Cayson is tasked with developing the infrastructure and strategies required to position the company for continued growth and supporting the company’s mission to deliver breakthrough solutions and expert service offerings. He will insure capabilities and internal structures support new customer sets, while building on the CFD Research’s heritage of transitioning technologies from the laboratory into the hands of customers and other stakeholders. Cayson’s new role is focused on positioning CFD Research to provide services and innovative technologies to a larger customer set. CFD Research was recently awarded a Blanket Purchase Agreement for the Army Contracting Command-Redstone (ACC-R) Expedited Professional and Engineering Support Services (EXPRESS) Program as a small business prime in the Technical Domain. The opportunity to Cayson participate as an EXPRESS prime represents a milestone achievement for CFD Research and a new avenue to bring innovation directly to the warfighter. 24
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“As CFD Research continues to grow and win opportunities like EXPRESS, the need for a forward-thinking COO with Steve’s reputation and experience is crucial to accelerating our growth,” said Sameer Singhal, CFD Research President & CEO. Cayson, a native of Tupelo, MS, has degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Mississippi State University and University of Alabama in Huntsville. He has over 30 years of experience in technology development, program management, and system engineering roles for the United States Army and commercial businesses in the high-technology aerospace and defense industry. He joined CFD Research in 2015 as Vice President of the Federal Services Division and led a 400% increase in the services portfolio. Cayson served 25 years in the Department of the Army at the Aviation and Missile Research, Development, and Engineering Center (AMRDEC) and the Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC) on Redstone Arsenal, Alabama where he was presented with the Army Meritorious Civilian Service Award. He was recognized as a Distinguished Fellow for the Bagley College of Engineering at Mississippi State University and has completed executive and management coursework at the UCLA Anderson School of Management and the Columbia University Business School. “I am excited and thankful for the opportunity to serve in this new leadership role for CFD Research. The future is bright for our company and I’m looking forward to working with our operations team, engineers, and scientists to build on the growth we have experienced,” Cayson said. ■
Miranda Bouldin Frost was named Business Executive of the Year by
the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama at its awards ceremony, held in Birmingham in July. Frost, of Huntsville, is President and CEO of LogiCore, which has been an innovative resource for Department of Defense, Government and commercial clients since its inception in 2002. She was also recently appointed by Governor Kay Ivey to the new board for the Frost Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering, a new state magnet school that will be located in Huntsville. ■
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joined Leadership Huntsville/Madison County as its new Program Director for Alumni and Focus. Hearne previously worked for the Huntsville Area Association of REALTORS, where she spent the last eight years in a variety of leadership roles, most recently as the Director of Administration. During her tenure working at the nonprofit volunteer-led organization, she oversaw the Professional Development, Governmental Affairs and Communications/ Marketing departments. She developed programs like the online Hearne HAAR School of Real Estate and numerous professional development workshops to provide members with education and resources to empower them to conduct business successfully. Alongside volunteer leaders, Christina planned and executed numerous events for REALTOR members like the Annual Gala, REALTOR Expo, Monthly Membership Luncheons, and ARPAC Fundraisers. She was also the Liaison to the Board of Directors as well as numerous committees where she ensured an A HUNTSVILLE/MADISON COUNTY CHAMBER PUBLICATION
outstanding volunteer experience through great communication and coordination. Hearne is a Huntsville native and a graduate of LHMC’s Connect Class 14. She graduated from the University of Alabama with a B.S. degree in Communications with a focus in Advertising and Graphic Design. Christina has served on the Board of Directors for the Madison County Chapter of the American Red Cross since 2014 with a focus on Volunteer Engagement and is currently the Secretary of the Board. After a great experience with Connect Class 14, she has continued to volunteer with the Connect program. She is also an active member and volunteer at First Baptist Church Huntsville. ■
Sarah Macaluso is the newest marketing coordinator for the award-winning marketing and website development company Red Sage Communications, Inc. Macaluso, a Huntsville transplant from Florida, has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. She graduated with an emphasis in Broadcast Journalism and minor in Communication Studies. During her time at UA, she worked as a reporter and fill-in anchor at WVUA-TV in Tuscaloosa. After graduation, she moved to Huntsville and worked as a morning reporter and fill-in anchor for WHNT News 19 in Huntsville. Macaluso “Joining the Red Sage team is such an exciting opportunity for me, both personally and professionally,” says Macaluso. “I’m thrilled to be joining an exceptional team that puts their clients first and are true trailblazers in the marketing world.” Red Sage president Ellen Didier adds, “We are excited about the capabilities Sarah adds to our team with her experience in social media, media relations, and the ability to tell compelling stories.” ■
Angela Holt, a partner in Bradley’s Huntsville office, has been named to Benchmark Litigation’s 2018 Top 250 Women in Litigation list. Bradley partners Lela M. Hollabaugh and Patricia Head Moskal, based in the firm’s Nashville, Tenn., office, also were named to the list. The honorees have earned high respect from their peers and clients and are considered to be among the leading female litigators who have participated in some of the most impactful litigation matters. “We are extremely proud of Lela, Angie and Pat for their successes as litigators and leaders in diverse areas of the law that have earned them recognition from Benchmark’s 2018 Top 250 Holt Women in Litigation,” said Bradley Interim Chairman of the Board and Managing Partner Dawn Helms Sharff. Holt focuses her practice on litigation involving intellectual property, as well as commercial, business and high technology issues. A registered patent attorney, she has handled cases involving patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, government contracting disputes, domain name disputes, breach of contract, employee disputes, and restrictive covenants. Holt received her J.D. (summa cum laude) from the University of Alabama School of Law and her Bachelor of Science from Auburn University. Benchmark determined the Top 250 Women in Litigation through extensive research, including review of the nominees’ recent case work, consideration of how attorneys at peer legal institutions might rank them, and client feedback on their performances. Benchmark covers the litigation and disputes market in North America, including the United States, Canada and Mexico. ■ continued on page 26
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reappointed to the American Public Gas Association’s Board of Directors during the 2018 APGA Annual Meeting in Portland, Ore., where he began another three-year term. APGA is a national, not-for-profit association representing over 700 publicly-owned natural gas distribution systems in 37 states. APGA is the only trade association that solely represents the interests of public natural gas systems at the federal legislative and regulatory level. “Olshefski brings to the APGA Board of Directors many years of experience working in the natural gas industry. His leadership ability and knowledge of energy issues, especially with natural gas utilities, will serve our members and industry well,” said APGA President and CEO Bert Kalisch. “APGA is pleased to have Olshefski on the Board of Directors as we enter an important time here in Washington,” Kalisch added. Olshefski “With the many natural gas issues our industry faces in Congress, the administration and federal agencies, public natural gas systems are presented with numerous challenges and opportunities. Our current supply projection provides our country with a unique opportunity to utilize our domestic natural gas resources to reduce our energy dependence, increase overall energy efficiency, and decrease greenhouse gas emissions. This is best done by both accommodating the greater direct-use of natural gas and putting more natural gas vehicles on the road. Olshefski understands the issues we face, and APGA looks forward to his leadership and guidance over the next three years to meet these challenges and to address the needs of natural gas consumers.” ■
Harrison B. Diamond, Psi (University of Alabama) 2008, was recently
honored with the 2018 Outstanding Young Alumnus Award for living the values of Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity (ZBT) in his profession and community. “I’ve had the pleasure of watching Harrison grow as a leader from his undergraduate chapter days all the way to today as he leads significant change in his home community. He is a role model to all ZBTs who wish to improve the world in which we live in. I’m thrilled to see Harrison recognized as our Outstanding Young Alumnus,” said Chief Executive Officer Laurence A. Bolotin, M.Ed., CAE, Alpha Zeta (University of Florida) 2001. Diamond served as a strong leader as an undergraduate, serving as chapter president. He now works for the City of Huntsville as the City’s Business Relations Officer. He serves as a liaison to the business community and the Mayor’s initiatives, including efforts to attract major companies, such as Google, to Huntsville. He also works in public policy and intergovernmental relations and executes special projects of the Mayor’s Office. Diamond is a board member of BizTech, Huntsville’s High Tech Incubator, Urban Engine, member of Rotaract Club of Huntsville, graduate of Leadership Huntsville’s Connect Program and Leadership Alabama’s Alabama Leadership Initiative. “In my career, I’ve been blessed with some tremendous opportunities that I don’t think would have been possible if not for my time in Psi Chapter at the University of Alabama,” said Diamond. “Being president of the fraternity taught me lessons in 26
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leadership that I still use to this day. The principles in our credo of Intellectual Awareness, Social Responsibility, Integrity and Brotherly Love are an excellent guidepost for whatever you do in your life or whatever position you find yourself in, be it professionally or in a volunteer capacity.” ■
Urban Engine Expands Leadership Team; Gains Top, Local Talent to Lead Efforts as Huntsville’s Prominent Startup Resource Urban Engine, a local nonprofit organization aimed at accelerating STEAM-focused initiatives among the millennial startup community, has continued to bolster substantial growth with recent operational and program expansion. The Huntsville-based organization just announced new additions to its Board and leadership team, to include Chairman and long-time Urban Engine volunteer, Michael Carroll with Open Source Robotics Foundation; Vice Chair Trey Sharp, who serves as CEO of Sharp Communications and founder of Huntsville-based startup Tango Tango; and Board Member and locally-based fitness and lifestyle guru Andy Smith, of DailyBurn. In addition, the community-funded group also brought on two additional full-time team members to lead programming and marketing efforts: Emily Mendez will serve as the Director of Operations, and Carly Seldon will serve as Urban Engine’s Events Manager. Together, the team will lead efforts behind Urban Engine’s staggering 80+ events held annually each year, supporting more than 2,600 North Alabama entrepreneurs, small business owners, doers and makers. “As Chairman, I’m excited to champion Urban Engine’s mission of propelling ideas forward. I want to see the community that I have been involved in continue to grow and mature to the benefit of the entire region,” said Carroll. “I personally plan on continuing to grow our innovation challenges, starting with NASA Space Apps later this year. We have a passionate, energized board and team of volunteer directors working hard to bring events like this to Huntsville as a place for the community to build exciting new ideas and businesses.” On the heels of Urban Engine’s recent announcement also came their mid-year organizational update, which included a 21 percent growth of programming, a 43 percent growth in membership, and a 22 percent increase in local businesses supported, all occurring within the past two years. Current sponsors of Urban Engine include Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation, Huntsville STEAM Works, Old Town Beer Exchange, Huntsville West and Alabama A&M University. ■
Cline gained his extensive experience from the U.S. Army, and retired after 26 years having served in a variety of command and staff positions in Infantry brigade, battalion and Special Operations Special Mission Units. Cline has over 33 years of combined operational experience in Joint military, Army and Special Operations, and in program management and contracting for the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community, and in Simulations and Training within the Defense sector. Upon retiring from the Army, Cline served as Vice President for Contracts at Coalescent Technologies Corporation, where he was Cline responsible for DoD and international contracting operations. He later served as the Senior Program Manager for Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH) in Orlando, Florida, advancing to the BAH-Orlando Operations Manager and DoD Market Lead. Prior to joining Trideum in April, Cline served as the Deputy Business Development Executive for Raytheon Global Training Solutions in Orlando, and was responsible for leading business development and capture operations for Raytheon’s multi-billion dollar U.S. Department of Defense and international training and simulation markets. Along with its national team of highly skilled subcontractors, Trideum provides systems engineering, design, testing, and implementation of complex weapons systems, as well as, training, simulations and information technology (IT) solutions and services for the U.S. Department of Defense and its Allied Nations. ■
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Wayne Cline has been named Director of Business Development by Trideum Corporation, headquartered in Huntsville and recognized by Inc. 5000 as one of the fastest-growing companies in America. “Trideum has doubled in size since 2014, and with our continued growth in the federal sector, we are pleased to add Wayne to our Trideum family as our Director of Business Development,” said Van Sullivan, President and CEO of Trideum. “The demands of rapid and continued growth present positive challenges for any business, and Wayne brings the leadership and skills in the Department of Defense, international, and U.S. Defense industry, which are so important at this growth stage of our business.” A HUNTSVILLE/MADISON COUNTY CHAMBER PUBLICATION
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Huntsville featured in Where to Retire Magazine Huntsville, AL, has been selected a top retirement destination by Where to Retire, the only magazine in America geared toward helping people with retirement relocation decisions. Huntsville is profiled in a feature titled “8 Fall Foliage Cities” in the September/October 2018 issue, now available nationwide. Where to Retire Editor Annette Fuller said that these eight locales appeal to retirees who relish the blazing shades of fall. “Most tree leaves change color once a year and we planet Earth denizens are lucky enough to see it,” Fuller said. “High-tech Huntsville offers up more than research and aerospace employers; hiking and biking paths traverse the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, and a local ballet and symphony orchestra delight retirees.”
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PALCO leverages over 30 years of servicing leading-edge technology. We offer some of the most technically advanced circuit board rework, repair, and ECO implementation in the industry, as well as testing, troubleshooting and repair services that meet precise OEM specifications. Additionally, PALCO performs 3rd party inspection services.
helping them better support the most demanding mission critical service agreements.
www.gotopalco.com | Contact Us: 256-883-6231 or 256-883-3408 | Email: info@palcotelecom.com
ACCLAMATIONS
Florida Institute of Technology Huntsville Awards $40,000 Scholarship Congratulations to Samuel Styes, who has received a $40,000 college scholarship! He is the Community Awareness for Youth (CAFY) Young Citizen of the Year. Dr. Harry Hobbs, Site Director of Florida Institute of Technology Huntsville, presented the award to Styes on July 28. It was granted by the Florida Institute of Technology’s Melbourne campus, which is where Styes will attend school.
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Please join us in welcoming Drs. Patrick Boyett, J. Blake Boyett, Jason Hatfield, William D. Lawrence, Murray Spruiell, J. Eric Stanford, and John Rodriguez-Feo to the TOC family! We are expanding our services and accessibility with the addition of 4 new locations and 7 new physicians. Our goal is to unite you and your families with experts in orthopaedics, spine and sports medicine care where YOU need it.
Excep�onal Care where YOU need it
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2018 Small Business Awards What a night! We were thrilled to honor local businesses and individuals on August 14 during the 33rd Annual Small Business Awards Celebration. Congratulations to all the winners!
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR Kristina Sexton, NXTSTEP Family Law, P.C.
NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR Downtown Rescue Mission
TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Summit Information Solutions, Inc.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Capstone Realty
Capstone Realty
CULINARY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Earth and Stone Wood Fired Pizza
EMERGING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Rocket City Digital
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING – PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BUSINESS OF THE YEAR MartinFederal
Flint River Dental
Learn more about the winners in our October issue of Initiatives. And check out more photos HERE.
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING – TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Canvas, Inc.
SERVICE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Matt Curtis Real Estate, Inc.
LOCAL “CREATIVE” OF THE YEAR Pizzelle’s Confections, LLC
Photos by Ron Pollard Photography
MEDICAL PRACTICE OF THE YEAR
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WOMAN-OWNED BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Canvas, Inc.
RUSSELL G. BROWN EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP AWARD Lynn Troy, Troy 7, Inc.
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EXPANDING OUR TEAM IN HUNTSVILLE IBERIABANK is pleased to introduce several key additions to our local team as well as several promotions. Nancy Dollar, SVP, Commercial Relationship Manager. Nancy has 23 years of banking experience with expertise in complex credit, underwriting and managing large C&I relationships. She most recently joined us from Synovus in Huntsville.
Alison Cannon – SVP, Commercial Relationship Manager. Alison has 16 years of banking experience with expertise in underwriting, Commercial Real Estate and managing C&I relationships. She most recently joined us from FirstBank in Huntsville.
Chris Jackson, AVP, Commercial Portfolio Manager. Chris has 10 years of banking experience. He will focus on managing credit and building new C&I and small business client relationships. Chris most recently joined us from ServisFirst Bank in Huntsville. Stephanie Hendon, VP, Private Banking Relationship Manager. Stephanie has 14 years of banking experience and expertise in working with high net worth clients. Stephanie has been with IBERIABANK for 4 years managing our Mayfair office.
Tara Thome, Bank Officer, Loan Portfolio Manager. Tara has 18 years of banking experience. She has been with IBERIABANK since February of 2011 serving as a Client Relationship Assistant. We are pleased to have Tara expand her role and client relationship management responsibilities. Melissa Lang, Client Relationship Assistant. Melissa has 15 years of retail and management experience. She has been with IBERIABANK since 2016. We are pleased to have Melissa transition to our Private Banking Team as Client Relationship Assistant.
We welcome our newest associates to our Huntsville team. Each associate has a wealth of banking knowledge, solid client relationship management experience and a deep understanding of the market which will help us continue to deliver superior financial solutions and unrivaled client service to our local clients.
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STAF F Executive Staff
MAXIMIZE PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZE RESOURCES
Advance your career with respected programs from UAH!
Chip Cherry, CCE, president & CEO Amy Locke, executive assistant Annette Atchley, resource desk coordinator Gina Gonzalez, resource desk assistant
Economic Development, Industry Relations & Workforce Lucia Cape, CCE, senior vice president Jill Jensen, workforce development director Erin Koshut, executive director, Cummings Research Park Lydia Pennington, industry relations director Ken Smith, research & information services director Will West, economic development project director Meghan Chambliss, economic development coordinator
Government & Public Affairs Mike Ward, CCE, senior vice president Austin Bullock, program manager
Marketing & Communications Claire Aiello, vice president Kristi Sherrard, graphic designer Hiroko Sedensky, web designer
Membership
EARNED VALUE MANAGEMENT (EVM) Master a highly effective project control system that supports proactive decision-making and ensures the parameters of a contract and its projects are on track. Learn EVM requirements to meet Government contract regulations. Begins September 17, 2018. Also available online.
PMP® CERTIFICATION BOOTCAMP Prepare to pass the PMP® exam while obtaining the 35 required contact hours of project management education. Begins October 2, 2018. Also available online.
Kristy Drake, investor relations & ChamberON director Donna McCrary, membership retention manager Richard Bigoney, membership account executive Tina Blankenship, membership account executive Keith Johnson, membership account executive
Small Business & Events Pammie Jimmar, IOM, vice president Devon Elston, coordinator
Finance & Administration Mary McNairy, vice president Lori Warner, accounting specialist – payables Kim Weeks, accounting specialist – receivables Joe Watson, facilities supervisor
FEDERAL CONTRACT MANAGEMENT Learn the basics of the Federal Government’s life cycle process in acquiring goods and services. Understand the roles and responsibilities of both the buyer and seller and study key elements such as “Contract Types”, which can then be readily applied to work place contracting situations.
Huntsville/Madison County Chamber 225 Church Street NW, Huntsville, AL 35801 phone 256-535-2000 | fax 256-535-2015
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October 15 – 19, 2018. Also available online.
REGISTER TODAY!
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Refer friends for a new checking account
We give you $100 They get $100
800-234-1234 | redfcu.org/friend100 Promotion only available to participating members who are referred by a friend or family member who is a current RFCU member and who open their first RFCU checking account between July 2 and September 29, 2018. The participating member must notify RFCU of the referral at account opening. The referring friend or family member must be in good standing at the Credit Union. The participating member must not have had a checking account within the past twenty-four (24) months. The participating member must be a RFCU member in good standing, must not have caused RFCU any unpaid loss, and must not be more than 30 days past due on any loan. Additionally, the member must not be negative on any RFCU share accounts and must maintain at least $5 in his/her share savings account. Individuals 13 to 17 years old must have the same parent or legal guardian as joint account owner on share savings and checking accounts. In order to receive the $100 bonus, individual must be eligible for membership and open a share savings account (if not already a member) and a checking account with a debit card. The participating member must make at least five point of sale (POS) purchase transactions with the debit card associated with the new checking account and access Redstone’s online banking at least one time within 60 (sixty) days of account opening. ATM withdrawals do not constitute POS purchases. Gateway Checking and business accounts are not included in promotion. Bonus will not be paid if all eligibility requirements are not met and the promotion can expire anytime without notice. Bonus will be deposited into the member’s primary checking within 90 days of account opening, but no later than December 28, 2018 if the promotion requirements are met. This offer is limited to one bonus per participating member cannot be combined with any other new checking offers. Redstone Federal Credit Union employees are not eligible to participate in this promotion. Members are solely responsible for any taxes associated with bonus. Savings and Checking Account Opening Requirements: A $5 minimum balance is required to open and be maintained in share savings account at all times. Must not have caused RFCU a loss in order to be eligible to open a checking account. The minimum deposit amounts required to open a checking account are: $500 for Relationship Checking and $100 for Extra Checking . There are no minimum opening deposit amounts required to open an Easy Checking or Connect Checking . There is a checking maintenance fee of $8 per month for Relationship checking and $5 per month for Extra Checking, but these fees will be waived with one direct deposit credited each month to the account or with a minimum monthly balance of $500 for Relationship Checking and $100 for Extra Checking. There is a $3 monthly maintenance fee for Easy Checking, but it will be waived with one direct deposit or four or more point of sale (POS) debit card purchases each month. As of July 1, 2018, the annual percentage yield (APY) for the share savings account is 0.75% and is subject to change monthly after share saving account is opened. There is no minimum balance required to earn the disclosed APY. The APY is accurate as of the last dividend declaration date. Fees and other conditions could reduce the earning on the account. Please contact RFCU for current share savings rate information. ®
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