Women in Business 2023

Central Alabama is home to a remarkable community of women who are not just excelling in the world of business but also reshaping the landscape with their talent, ambition, and determination.

Get to know these inspiring women and their incredible stories as we showcase the thriving business scene of Central Alabama through their perspectives and achievements!

Ready to unlock the secrets of successful work-life integration and empower yourself and other women? Dive deeper into the practical steps and habits that make it all possible!

Alabama Society of CPAs

The women who make ASCPA work ensure this association for Certified Public Accountants gives its members access to resources, a network of professionals across the state (and outside state lines) and advocacy through legislative representation. 

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Answered PrayerHome Care

The women behind Answered Prayer Home Care in Montgomery are committed to helping the elderly and disabled enjoy a high quality of independent living by providing a range of supportive in-home care services with nurse supervision. 

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ASE Credit Union

ASE Credit Union was established in 1954 to serve the financial needs of state employees and their families. In 2001, ASE was granted a Community Charter for Montgomery County and eight surrounding counties to allow membership for all who live, work, worship or attend school in these counties. Its leading ladies share their points of pride and how ASE takes care of its members. 

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Cancer Wellness Foundation of Central Alabama

The women behind the scenes at the Cancer Wellness Foundation play a small but significant role in cancer patients’ recovery journey, providing transportation or reloadable gas cards to and from treatments, obtaining prescription medications for free or at a low cost, giving Chemo Comfort Care bags and free wigs to patients and providing nutrition assistance when needed. 

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CeCe Savage- Garth Realty Group

CeCe Savage, Broker/Owner of Garth Realty Group, and the rest of the real estate pros on her team are dedicated to serving the residential real estate needs of their clients with quality customer service and unfailing attention to detail. 

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Donna Cox- House & Home Real Estate

Since 2007, Donna Cox has worked in residential real estate, helping clients by listening to their needs and wants and then creating a plan of action to get their home sold or find the home that fits their vision. 

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Embrace Alabama Kids

The women of Embrace Alabama Kids help the nonprofit fulfill its mission to provide a safe haven for children coming from families in crisis. But their commitment also gives these kids an extra hug in the form of hope. 

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Exist; Beautifully Salon

The ladies at Exist; Beautifully Salon have one goal: happy clients who leave with great-looking hair. They achieve it with continual training, using the best tools and products, constant communication and a passion for what they do. 

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exploreMedia

exploreMedia is female-owned and boasts an almost 100-percent female team. These women work together to deliver a comprehensive suite of solutions—including digital marketing, graphic design, website development, social media management, media consulting and more—to meet clients’ diverse needs. 

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Heart of Alabama Food Bank

The women of Heart of Alabama Food Bank are making an impact by leading with love and compassion as they help the organization provide food for the hungry and food insecure. 

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Jackson Thornton

The women of Jackson Thornton provide accounting, consulting, business valuation, litigation support, wealth management and technology consulting and services. 

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Josie R. Young- Russell Construction

Named President in 2022 of the general construction company her father founded, Josie R. Young has built a team of young leadership that will continue Russell Construction’s legacy and positive reputation in the Montgomery community. 

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Laura Chambliss- Continuing Education & Outreach at Troy University

Through her role as Director of Continuing Education & Outreach at Troy University, Laura Chambliss oversees and manages programs aimed at providing ongoing education, training and community engagement opportunities. 

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LogoBranders

Every day, the ladies at LogoBranders help customers use branded merchandise to promote, educate, motivate, reward, recognize and inspire, ensuring every detail is covered from ordering and logo application to fulfillment and delivery. 

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River Region United Way

The women of River Region United Way work to provide funds for health, education and financial stability in support of its community agency partners on the frontlines that provide a wide range of services to those in need. 

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ARC Realty

ARC Realty, a full-service real estate brokerage specializing in residential and commercial sales, stands out thanks to the support and training provided to its agents. Its team includes 63 female REALTORS®, who work hard to not only serve their clients, but also to help each other become the best in the business. 

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Bloom

Providing fresh daily blooms is the focus of this female-owned floral design business in Pike Road where you can pop in and create your own bouquet, order a flower delivery to brighten someone’s day or work with owner Erica Honaker to fill your event with flowers.

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Capell & Howard

The women at this respected and long-standing Montgomery law firm deliver comprehensive legal services in a broad range of practice areas and work to handle complex legal matters for clients of the firm every day.

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Caroline Hall- AdvisorySouth

At Advisory South, Caroline Hall and her team provide comprehensive financial planning and retirement income planning.

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Heather Smith- Alabama Ag Credit

As Chief Financial Officer at Alabama Ag Credit, Heather Smith ensures customers have access to a variety of flexible financing products for agriculture, land and rural homes and homesites — from small loans for farmers just starting out to large loans that help rural communities thrive.

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Inspirien

Inspirien’s team is almost 80-percent female, and this risk-mitigation company has created an inclusive culture that ensures all its employees can achieve a dynamic work-life balance.

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Laura Patterson- Realty Central

At Realty Central, Laura makes a positive difference for her residential real estate clients by taking the time to truly understand what they want in a home.

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Moore Company Realty

For almost 130 years, Moore Company Realty has served the commercial real estate needs of its clients, and today, the women on its team play more important roles than ever.

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Vicki Griffin- Trustmark

Vicki Griffin has been in banking for almost three decades and today, she’s proud to be at Trustmark where every aspect of her work is centered on five core values: integrity, service, accountability, relationships and solutions.

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Viva Health

The ladies of Viva Health bring knowledge of the company’s insurance offerings and a positive attitude to the company’s customers.

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