Our Leadership

Board of Directors
Foundation Board
Committee Chairs
Brandon Cummings

The President is responsible for overall strategic direction and management. Their primary duties include presiding over club meetings, leading the executive team, and representing the club to external entities. Additionally, the President is instrumental in overseeing the club’s operations and its alignment with the organization’s mission and objectives.

Brandon Cummings

President

Thomas Yerby

The President-Elect’s primary responsibilities include preparing to assume the role of President in the next term, presiding over meetings in the President’s absence, assisting directors in committee organization and goal-setting, maintaining communication with external entities, and ensuring the club’s smooth transition between leadership terms.

Thomas Yerby

President – Elect

Alex Bowker

The Executive Vice President is responsible for overseeing all club operations, assisting directors in committee organization and goal achievement, managing communication with Rotary International and the district, and supervising technology and data-related aspects of the club.

Alex Bowker

Executive Vice President

Rutland Price

The VP of Finance is tasked with overseeing the operational cash flow and budget of the Club and Foundation, including revenue (membership dues) and expenditures (operational expenses). They maintain custody of all funds, report financial status to the Board of Directors, oversee fundraising activities, and collaborate with the President to ensure financial strength aligns with the Club's objectives.

Rutland Price

Vice President of Finance

Maggie Elliott

The VP of Membership Development focuses on member engagement and development, ensuring that Club programming evolves to meet member needs and fosters a sense of community within Rotaract membership. They oversee programs like Leadership Development, Board Fellows, and Junior Rotaractors, and assist alumni-members transitioning to local Rotary Clubs.

Maggie Elliott

Vice President of Membership Development

Julian Grant

The VP of Membership Recruitment manages the membership recruitment process, including application review and recruitment committees, guest check-in at meetings, and new member orientation. They proactively recruit a diverse population of candidates and maintain communication with potential members while attending Club functions to meet potential recruits.

Julian Grant

Vice President of Membership Recruitment

Leah Davis

The VP of Programs is tasked with selecting speakers for luncheon meetings, coordinating logistics for various programs and events, including the RED Talks luncheon and the Club’s Annual Meeting. They aim to enhance members’ personal and professional growth through innovative learning opportunities.

Leah Davis

Vice President of Programs

Susie Bridges

The VP of Public Relations is responsible for managing the Club’s external communications and media relations, overseeing the development of a comprehensive communications strategy, maintaining the Club’s website and social media accounts, and fostering positive relationships with community sponsors and partners.

Susie Bridges

Vice President of Public Relations

Matthew Taylor

The VP of Club Service oversees the Club’s monthly and special service projects, including international opportunities, by sourcing and coordinating partnering organizations, planning projects, and maintaining the Club’s Free Little Libraries. They also expand partnerships with civic organizations and city officials.

Matthew Taylor

Vice President of Service

Auriel Thompson

The VP of Signature Service manages the Club’s Signature Service Projects, such as Ready2Read and Ready2Succeed, by recruiting volunteers, overseeing project committees, and maintaining partnerships with education providers and state agencies. They collaborate with the VP of Club Service to ensure cohesion between monthly and signature service projects.

Auriel Thompson

Vice President of Signature Services

Dewayne Jones

The VP of Social is responsible for planning and organizing monthly social events to strengthen member relationships, as well as overseeing major fundraisers like the Foundation Ball and Hack-It Classic/Pin Down Polio. They work on identifying unique and engaging social programming, managing committees for service and fundraising events, and coordinating efforts with the Rotaract Club of Birmingham Foundation board.

Dewayne Jones

Vice President of Social

Christianna Rudder

Foundation Board Chair

Jessica Poor

Immediate Past President

Brandon Cummings

President

Rutland Price

Treasurer

Cayman Caven

Member at Large

James Kemp

Member at Large

Nick White

Member at Large

Executive Chairs

Abigail Anderson

Technology Co-Chair

Ben Bickerstaff

Technology Co-Chair

Kristen Garrett

Special Projects Co-Chair

Lexie Lehmann

Special Projects Co-Chair

Makenna Berry

Member Analytics Co-Chair

Grace Mann

Member Analytics Co-Chair

Roosevelt Morgan

Diversity and Inclusion Co-Chair

Patrick Talley

Diversity and Inclusion Co-Chair

Amy Thomas

Strategic Planning Co-Chair

Clay McDowell

Strategic Planning Co-Chair

Public Relations Chairs

Kristen Cottingham

Social Media Chair

Greg Cole

Event Communications Chair

Lillian Brand

External Affairs Chair

Katie Bromberg

Newsletter Chair

Sammi Woronoff

Digital Content Co-Chair

Summer Rhea

Digital Content Co-Chair

Signature Service Chairs

Alexia McCall

Ready2Read Chair

Darrell Forte

Ready2Succeed and College Signing Day Co-Chair

Sophanie Occean

Ready2Succeed and College Signing Day Co-Chair

Tyrone Williams

Ready2Succeed and College Signing Day Co-Chair

Finance Chairs

Madelaine Julbert

Controller

James Carmichael

Grant Fundraising Chair

Tyler Behel

Corporate Sponsorships Chair

Sarah Katherine Bickerstaff

Event Finance Chair

Program Chairs

Casey Wright-Hinton

Annual Meeting Chair

Melissa Moody

Professional Development Series Co-Chair

Kiera Horton

Professional Development Series Co-Chair

Bella Tylicki

RED Talks Co-Chair

Casey Stark

RED Talks Co-Chair

Owen Anderson

Luncheon Administrator

Autumn Massey-Sims

Luncheon Administrator

Alec Hersh

Luncheon Administrator

Haley Hogue

Luncheon Administrator

Recruitment Chairs

Keaira Turner

New Member Onboarding Co-Chair

Kenji Baker

New Member Onboarding Co-Chair

David Russell

Recruitment Chair

Alex Valencia

Mentorship Program Chair

Arthur Fisher

Partnership Co-Chair

Gabe Tucker

Partnership Co-Chair

Brooks Berueffy

Application Chair

Membership Development Chairs

Kate McCombs

Rotary Transition Chair

Denzel Okinedo

Leadership Development Program Co-Chair

Sarah Rawls

Leadership Development Program Co-Chair

Rebecca Yerby

Junior Rotaractors Chair

Tatianna Turrentine-Long

Board Fellows Programs Co-Chair

Payton Cato

Board Fellows Programs Co-Chair

Service Chairs

Lillie Baggett

Service Ambassador

Meredith Hutcheson

Service Ambassador

Akash Nagaraian

Service Ambassador

Sydnie McGuff

Service Ambassador

Kierra Irby

Free Little Libraries Chair

Social Chairs

Amber Fields

Pin Down Polio Chair

Kaitlyn Nelson

Foundation Ball Co-Chair

Brantley Taylor

Foundation Ball Co-Chair

Morgan Smoke

Monthly Social Co-Chair

JamesAaron Pierre, Jr.

Monthly Social Co-Chair