We’re thrilled to announce that seven distinguished alumni from our organization are part of the current cohort of Leadership Alabama’s Class XXXV (2025-2026). Attending and participating in this prestigious statewide leadership program is a big deal, and having so many of our members involved is a testament to our collective commitment to leadership, community stewardship, education, and collaboration.

Here are the alumni from our organization selected for the class:

• Jimmy Hodges, L-36
• Christie Finley, L-35
• Clinton Carter, C-9, L-35
• Wes Kelley, F-36, L-34
• Alicia Ryan, L-24
• LaFreeda Jordan, F-7
• Laura Huckabee‑Jennings, L-22, MA-9

Each of these individuals brings unique strengths, perspectives, and experiences—and together, they deepen our organization’s footprint in the statewide leadership landscape.

View the entire class here.