Vulcan Board of Directors

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    Mr. Justin Drummond, Chair

    Stone Building Company

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    Mr. Justin Drummond, Chair

    Justin Drummond is Chair of Vulcan Park and Museum Board of Directors and President of Stone Building Company, a regional general contractor based in Birmingham, AL well recognized for their reputation in the commercial construction industry for quality work, customer service and delivering results.

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    Mrs. Martha Raber, Immediate Past Chair

    EVP & Managing Director, Regions Bank I Regions Securities LLC,

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    Mrs. Martha Raber, Immediate Past Chair

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    Mrs. Selena Rodgers Dickerson, Secretary

    SARCOR, LLC.

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    Mrs. Selena Rodgers Dickerson, Secretary

    Selena Rodgers Dickerson is the president of SARCOR, LLC, an engineering design and project management firm, and The Installation at Uptown, a co-working space for small businesses. A Birmingham native, Selena is a graduate of Ramsay Alternative High School. She received a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Tennessee State University and her Master’s in Business Administration in Project Management from Capella University.

    After getting laid off in 2010, Selena knew that she could either look for a job or look for contracts. She chose to search for her own contracts. Since founding SARCOR, Selena has successfully launched two other companies: The Installation at Uptown, LLC, a coworking incubator space in Birmingham’s prominent Uptown District, and Selene, LLC, which specializes in supplier diversity metrics and accountability, coaching and consulting.

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    Erick Jones, Treasurer

    Vice President Finance Southwest and Southern & Gulf Coast Divisions, Vulcan Materials Company

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    Erick Jones, Treasurer

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    Ms. Ann-Marie P. Stanford,

    Spire Energy

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    Ms. Ann-Marie P. Stanford,

    Ann-Marie Stanford is Secretary of Vulcan Park and Museum Board of Director. Stanford joined Alagasco (now Spire) in 2011. She currently serves as Director of Supply Chain Projects and previously as Director of Strategic Sourcing. Ann-Marie joined Alagasco (Spire) after a 17-year career in the automotive industry. Her most recent position in the automotive industry was as Manager of Production Control and Logistics at Inteva Products LLC, – a Tier 1 supplier to Mercedes Benz U.S. International.

    Ann-Marie serves as a board member of the South Region Minority Supplier Development Council, as well as on the Board of Directors of the Kiwanis group of Mountain Brook-Homewood. Previously, Ann-Marie served on the Supply Chain committee for the Southern Gas Association.

    Ann-Marie earned a BS degree in Mathematics from Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia. She also holds a MS degree in Engineering Management from the University of Dayton in Dayton, Ohio.

    Ann-Marie is a native of Mandeville, Jamaica. She is married to Ronald Stanford and has three children: Morgan, Nia and Matthew. In her spare time, Ann-Marie loves to provide mentorship and sponsorship to aspiring youth. She enjoys being outdoors, traveling, reading and spending quiet time with family.

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    Mr. Earl F. Hilliard, Jr.

    Senior Director of Governmental Affairs, City of Birmingham

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    Mr. Earl F. Hilliard, Jr.

    Earl Hilliard is the Deputy Director of Intergovernmental Affairs for the City of Birmingham. Previously he worked at The Hunt-Hilliard Law Firm, LLC. and was the President of Magic City Films. He also served as a State Representative of District 60 in the Alabama House of Representatives from 2006-2010. Earl graduated with a B.A. from Morehouse College and studied at both The University of Alabama School of Law and Howard University School of Law to obtain his J.D.

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    Ms. Catherine Pittman-Smith

    Administrative Director, Community Grief Support

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    Ms. Catherine Pittman-Smith

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    Staci Brooks

    Alabama Power

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    Staci Brooks

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    Nancy Fouad-Carey

    Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC

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    Nancy Fouad-Carey

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    Bill Todd

    o2ideas

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    Bill Todd

    He is a nationally respected crisis communicator, public relations practitioner, strategist, and inclusion-minded, results-based leader of a multi-generational agency workforce. President and Partner of o2ideas in Birmingham, Alabama, he leads client-centric public relations and marketing efforts for national and regional brands. Accredited in Public Relations (APR) since 1994, he excels in strategic public relations and crisis communications for clients and has handled crises of national and international impact. He is also responsible for results-based strategic marketing and planning for campaigns across all platforms including digital marketing, broadcast, print and social media.

    Before joining o2, Bill was a reporter and producer with WVTM-TV 13 in Birmingham, as well as a spokesman for BellSouth. He has a B.A. from the University of Alabama, an M.A. from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, an M.B.A. from Auburn University, is Accredited in Public Relations (APR), and has served as adjunct advertising faculty at Samford University.

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    Jason Frey

    Medical Properties Trust

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    Jason Frey

    Jason Frey is a Director of Asset Management and Underwriting at Medical Properties Trust (“MPT”), the leading global source of hospital capital. Jason began working with MPT in 2009 and has been a part of hundreds of hospital acquisitions and oversees a significant piece of the MPT real estate portfolio.

    Prior to joining MPT, Jason served as the Director of Accounting at Children’s Hospital of Alabama. Jason oversaw the day-to-day accounting and was involved in the early stages of The Russell Building, a 760k SF LEED-Gold Certified addition to the Children’s campus.

    Jason began his career with Ernst & Young, LLP in Birmingham specializing in the audit practice with a focus in healthcare. Jason was a manager with Ernst & Young and spent five years with the firm.

    Jason received his B.S. in accounting and M.A in accounting both from the University of Alabama. Jason is a certified public accountant.

    Jason is the proud father of four boys.

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    Tim Burke

    Chief Financial Officer of Apex Roofing & Restoration

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    Tim Burke

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    Karla Khodanian

    Birmingham Business Alliance

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    Karla Khodanian

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    Garland Smith

    Community Volunteer

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    Garland Smith

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    L'Tryce Slade

    Slade Land Use, Environmental, Transportation, Planning, LLC

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    L'Tryce Slade

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    Paul Demarco

    Parsons, Lee & Juliano, PC

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    Paul Demarco

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    Lisa Jernigan Bruhn

    Community Volunteer

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    Lisa Jernigan Bruhn

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    Cynthia Cardona

    President & CEO

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    Cynthia Cardona

    Cynthia Cardona, President & CEO of Vulcan Park & Museum, is a native of Florida and graduated from the University of Central Florida with a B.A. and an M.A. in History. She has worked for over two decades in museums and arts organizations transitioning from roles focusing on collections management, operations, and administration. Beginning her career as Photo Archivist and later Curator of Collections at the Orange County Regional History Center in Orlando, Cardona later served as Director of Operations for Art & History Museums-Maitland. Prior to joining the Vulcan Park & Museum in 2022, she served as Executive Director of the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation.

    Cynthia previously served as Director of Operations for Vulcan Park & Museum in 2022 before being appointed as President & CEO in 2023.

Junior Board of Directors

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    James Parker Jr., Board Chair

    Faith Chapel

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    James Parker Jr., Board Chair

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    Cailen Raines, Vice Chair

    AMERICAN Cast Iron Pipe Company

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    Cailen Raines, Vice Chair

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    Keaira Turner, Co-Secretary

    Birmingham Police Department

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    Keaira Turner, Co-Secretary

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    Morgan Smith, Co-Secretary

    University of Alabama at Birmingham

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    Morgan Smith, Co-Secretary

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    Alexia McCall

    Social Security Administration

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    Alexia McCall

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    Antionette Fowlkes

    Federal Emergency Management Agency

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    Antionette Fowlkes

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    Arthur Fisher Jr.

    Grenergy Renewables USA

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    Arthur Fisher Jr.

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    Bria Hines

    Communities Unlimited

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    Bria Hines

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    D'Bria Stallworth

    PNC Bank

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    D'Bria Stallworth

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    Eugene Thibodeaux, Jr.

    Diocese of Birmingham

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    Eugene Thibodeaux, Jr.

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    Jasmine Fells

    U.S. Attorney’s Office Northern District of Alabama

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    Jasmine Fells

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    Jordan Kirk

    Brasfield & Gorrie

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    Jordan Kirk

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    Joyia Pittman Davis

    University of Alabama

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    Joyia Pittman Davis

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    Julia Ryczak

    Children's of Alabama

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    Julia Ryczak

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    Kingston Hall

    McGriff Insurance Services, Inc.

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    Kingston Hall

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    Kristen Cottingham

    American Family Care

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    Kristen Cottingham

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    Melanie Cade

    Alabama Family Connections Magazine

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    Melanie Cade

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    Michael B. Pace

    SCA Health

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    Michael B. Pace

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    Nicole S. Daniel

    Birmingham Times

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    Nicole S. Daniel

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    Robbie Burdine

    Trailhead Media, LLC

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    Robbie Burdine

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    Tatianna Turrentine-Long

    Birmingham Business Alliance

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    Tatianna Turrentine-Long

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    Tyler Hinton

    Empress Stationery

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    Tyler Hinton

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    Jason Bivins, Advisory Board

    University of Alabama at Birmingham - IT Department

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    Jason Bivins, Advisory Board

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    Russell Hooks, Advisory Board

    Daxko

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    Russell Hooks, Advisory Board

Vulcan Staff Members

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    Cynthia Cardona

    President & CEO

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    Cynthia Cardona

    Cynthia Cardona, President & CEO of Vulcan Park & Museum, is a native of Florida and graduated from the University of Central Florida with a B.A. and an M.A. in History. She has worked for over two decades in museums and arts organizations transitioning from roles focusing on collections management, operations, and administration. Beginning her career as Photo Archivist and later Curator of Collections at the Orange County Regional History Center in Orlando, Cardona later served as Director of Operations for Art & History Museums-Maitland. Prior to joining the Vulcan Park & Museum in 2022, she served as Executive Director of the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation.

    Cynthia previously served as Director of Operations for Vulcan Park & Museum in 2022 before being appointed as President & CEO in 2023.

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    Pam Hamrick

    Director of Museum Operations

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    Pam Hamrick

    After gaining invaluable experience at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, North Carolina, Pamela Hamrick, a proud native of Birmingham, felt a strong call to return to her hometown and contribute her expertise to the cultural landscape of Birmingham. With a passion for showcasing the rich history and traditions of her community, she eagerly took on the responsibility of directing the museum operations at Vulcan Park and Museum.

    As a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), she serves as a chapter officer and committee chair, actively participating in preserving the historical legacy of the United States. Additionally, Pamela is a member of the esteemed First Families of South Carolina 1670-1700, a testament to her deep appreciation for her ancestral roots and historical lineage.

    With her passion for history, unwavering dedication, and commitment to excellence, Pamela hopes to make a significant impact on preserving Birmingham’s heritage and promoting cultural understanding within her community.

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    Amanda Hare

    Director of Marketing & Public Relations

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    Amanda Hare

    Born and raised in Meridian, MS, Amanda knew at a young age that her passion was communicating with people. Hare obtained her bachelor’s degree in marketing from The University of Southern Mississippi in 2014. Hare started her career in media relations in 2015 as an Account Executive in the Tourism sector for Alabama Media Group in Birmingham, AL. It was at this time that Amanda decided to pursue her master’s degree in strategic communication from Troy University in 2016.

    In 2016, Amanda launched her Marketing & Public Relations agency, AmandatoryPR. Hare served as Marketing Coordinator for Aramark, on the campus of The University of Alabama, in 2018. Less than two months upon beginning, in the absence of an onsite Marketing Manager, Hare stepped up to the plate and took on the duties of the role at one of the TOP college campuses in the south. Amanda joined Vulcan Park Foundation in the summer of 2020 as Relationship Outreach Coordinator. In 2022, Amanda was promoted to the Director of Marketing & Public Relations after serving a short stint as Marketing & Public Relations Manager.

    Amanda enjoys cooking and fashion. She spends her free time surrounded by her friends and family and her dog, Lola.

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    Jennifer Chandler

    Director of Community Outreach

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    Jennifer Chandler

    Born and raised in Birmingham, Jennifer received her BFA in Drawing and Painting from the University of Arizona. In addition to her accomplished career in fundraising and public engagement, she has served as a national-level motivational speaker and as an advisor for the local 1996 Olympic Soccer games. Jennifer’s successful competitive athletic career culminated in what is undoubtedly the highest honor for an athlete, an Olympic Gold Medal in the 1976 Montreal Games.

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    Casey Gamble

    Museum Programs Manager

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    Casey Gamble

    A Birmingham area native, Casey Gamble attended the University of Montevallo where she earned a Bachelor of Science in History before completing a Master of Arts in Secondary Education at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She worked for Enterprise Holdings and Birmingham City Schools before beginning her career at VPM.

    Casey has been connected with Vulcan Park and Museum since 2014 when she worked as an intern in the education department. She eventually went on to run the summer camp program before transitioning to her current role.

    As Museum Programs Manager, she creates new educational programs in addition to maintaining and implementing existing programming, and works to improve accessibility for all visitors. In addition, she manages the collections cataloging project, school tours, and supervises volunteers, interns, and contract staff.

    In her spare time, Casey enjoys spending time with her family, as well as gardening, reading, photography, and her pets.

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    Coleman Baxley

    Collections Manager

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    Coleman Baxley

    Coleman is originally from Dothan Al and moved to the Birmingham area in winter of 2020. He started out with Vulcan Park & Museum as a volunteer before moving to Collections Assistant, and now he serves as Collections Manager. Coleman graduated from The University of Alabama with his Bachelor of Arts in both History and American Studies. While attending U.A, he did an internship with Druid City Pride and assisted in operating their Pride Festival.

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    Emily Meyer

    Merchandising Manager

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    Emily Meyer

    Emily Meyer manages and supervises The Anvil gift shop at Vulcan Park and Museum. She and her husband, Jeff, joined the team in the summer of 2017 and are very excited to be a part of Birmingham’s premier historic attraction and cultural institution.

    Growing up in Dothan, AL, Emily has spent most of her adult life “out West,” living and working in Yellowstone National Park, as well as Moscow, ID and Missoula, MT. She also spent three years living in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan and four months in Iquique, Tarapaca, Chile teaching English to public school children. Emily acquired her extensive knowledge of guest service and retail management while working 12 years for the main concessionaire at Yellowstone National Park.

    Emily has a BFA in Painting, as well as a BA in Secondary Art Education, from the University of Idaho in Moscow. She is a working artist and hopes to insert herself into Birmingham’s dynamic art scene. She loves nature and gets outside as much as possible to hike, camp, and kayak.

    A recent transplant to Birmingham, Emily misses the Western mountains and snow (her skis wait patiently in her Birmingham closet). But she is excited to live in Birmingham and continue to explore the city’s lovely parks, great food, and dynamic cultural opportunities. The people are nice too! She looks forward to meeting them at Vulcan Park and Museum!

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    Brittany Horsley

    Visitor Experience Manager

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    Brittany Horsley

    Meet Brittany Horsley, a proud Alabama native with a strong connection to her roots, having graduated from Mortimer Jordan High School. As a devoted dog mom to Boog and Apollo, who are undeniably her entire world, Brittany’s journey is characterized by a profound passion for historic sites.

    Having dedicated eight years to a privately owned historical venue in Birmingham, Brittany has honed her skills and knowledge in preserving and celebrating history. Always eager to expand her understanding, she continues to pursue education and growth.

    In her new role at Vulcan Park and Museum, Brittany is on a mission to elevate the guest experience and contribute to the preservation of Vulcan’s rich history. With her unique blend of dedication, love for history, and genuine enthusiasm, Brittany is weaving narratives and creating enduring memories at Vulcan Park and Museum.

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    April Davis

    Venue & Events Manager

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    April Davis

    April Davis, a lifelong resident of Hueytown, Alabama, has recently stepped into the role of Event Venue Manager at Vulcan Park and Museum. With a robust background in hospitality and event coordination, her most recent position before joining the Vulcan team in May 2023,  was Catering Manager for the historic Bright Star Restaurant.

    Her primary responsibilities encompass orchestrating event tours, overseeing sales, and ensuring the seamless execution of private events. April’s passion lies in working closely with guests, ensuring their occasions transcend ordinary into truly memorable experiences.

    Outside of her professional endeavors, April finds joy in the cherished moments revolving around her husband and four children, where shared adventures and quality time reign supreme. When not immersed in event planning, April seeks solace in the serenity of nature through hiking and loses herself in the captivating realms of literature by curling up with a good book.

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    Billie Burns

    Communications Coordinator

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    Billie Burns

    Billie received her BS in Public Relations from Lee University, where she served as Social Media Coordinator for the Campus Choir. She later took the role of Business Development Assistant at Anatole Exteriors. She came to us from the Alabama Church of God Headquarters, where she served as the Administrative Assistant to the Youth & Discipleship Director of Alabama. Outside of work at Vulcan, she is the Media Director for Parkwood Church in her free time and loves to connect, grow, and serve with those around her.

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    Nadine Paulmeno

    Development Coordinator

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    Nadine Paulmeno

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    Tracy Fillmore

    Office Manager

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    Tracy Fillmore

    Tracy Fillmore joined us in the part time position of Office Administrator.  Tracy received her BS in Electrical Engineering from UAB and worked in that field earlier in her career.  When she returned to the workplace as her children grew up, she worked in office management and administration, at Freedom Court Reporting, the Moore Law Group and, most recently, at Wealth Without Wall Street.  Her extensive experience will undoubtedly be a tremendous asset to our office operations.

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    Darlene Negrotto

    Consultant, President & CEO Emerita

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    Darlene Negrotto

    A native of New Orleans, Negrotto’s choice of a career in the hospitality and tourism industry was inspired by that city’s abundance of great restaurants and wealth of interesting places. Following graduate studies in Organizational Psychology at Louisiana State University, she held management positions at prominent institutions in the southeast, including Ruth’s Chris Steak House, The Pontchartrain Hotel and NorthRiver Yacht Club.

    She later served as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Business Center of Alabama, Inc., a subsidiary of the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama, and came to Birmingham to operate The Harbert Center, the landmark downtown event facility.

    Negrotto has served as President and CEO of Vulcan Park and Museum since March 2004. Through her position, she enjoys having the opportunity to instill in our youth an understanding and sense of pride in their hometown, create excitement about the many positive aspects of our region in both visitors and residents and create mutually beneficial partnerships with other cultural institutions and service agencies. She was named the BBJ’s 2010 Non-Profit CEO of the Year, 2011 Best in Minority Business Award for Non-Profit Leadership and recelently the 2023 Alabama Tourism Hall of Fame Inductee.

    Among her civic and professional activities, she serves on the Board of Directors of the Homewood Chamber of Commerce and The Women’s Network, is an active member of the Kiwanis Club of Birmingham, the Women’s Forum and CAHABA. Other activities have included leadership roles with Executive Women International, International Facility Management Association and Kentuck Festival of the Arts. She is married to Birmingham native E. Foster Smith and loves to travel and cook.

    Darlene retired as President & CEO of Vulcan Park & Museum in 2023 after 19 years.