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- Randall PorterAdvisorRandall PorterAdvisor
Randall is a Style + Culture Expert. He writes a column titled A Man About Town on soul-grown.com. The column started as a way for him to showcase fashion and his love for the city of Birmingham, bringing together the most interesting brands and artists from far and wide. It has since shifted to the most interesting experience for consumers online too! Randall creates events and supports local artists and businesses through his platform and network base. He is a marketer, brand strategist and event planner. His goal is to bring people together and expose them to unique places and experiences in Birmingham.
Elizabeth Roth works as an Account Service Representative for McGriff, Seibels and Williams, Inc. Elizabeth received her bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Auburn University and came to Birmingham shortly after graduation in 2015. She has been part of Young Professionals since 2016, and became an ambassador for the organization in 2017. Elizabeth serves on the Birmingham Botanical Gardens Junior Board and Vulcan Park and Museum Junior Board, and continues to serve as a mentor for Hope Inspired Ministries – Birmingham. Outside of work and volunteering, Elizabeth enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling, and discovering all that Birmingham has to offer.
Brock earned his BS in Finance with a minor in Spanish from Auburn University. Now, he works in real estate development as a Development Manager at Dobbins Group. He earned his BS in Finance with a minor in Spanish from Auburn University. In addition to work, Brock co-founded Bham Spanglish, a language exchange club that brings together Spanish and English speakers in Birmingham. Brock also dabbles in meditation, reading, playing pickleball, and traveling in his free time.
Richard Danner is the Community Liaison for the Gusty Gulas Group and Brik Realty in Birmingham, Alabama. He started working in real estate for Gusty Gulas in 2012. In his role, he is responsible for planning numerous community events, exposure on social media, as well as print, and making sure the company stays relevant in the Magic City. Richard also runs Social Media for Kreg Newman at Regions Bank, Jerred Henderson with Red Rock Insurance, and the law firm Burns, Brasier, & Johnson. Richard joined the YPBirmingham Board in 2013 and currently serves as the Events Committee Chair, making sure that YPBirmingham's major events are top notch and run smoothly. In his spare time, Richard enjoys working out, hitting the city scene in Lakeview or Loft District, traveling to different US cities, and enjoying wine nights with friends.
Hilary Crozier is a Marketing Campaign Specialist at Altec where she coordinates, develops, and maintains multichannel marketing campaigns for Altec and all of its subsidiaries. She earned her bachelor’s in Public Relations at Auburn University. Her prior roles in restaurant marketing and freelance writing for Bham Now sparked her passion for celebrating Birmingham’s exponential growth and sharing bar and restaurant openings through her instagram, @Hilbitesbham. Becoming a YP Birmingham in 2019 has positively impacted so many facets of her life - from advancing her career through networking, becoming more involved in the community, and making genuine friendships. She is thrilled to join the board and be a part of this wonderful organization!
Leeann Huynh works as the Inclusion & Diversity Coordinator at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP where she assists the firm in furthering its diversity initiatives. Prior to this role, she worked in business development at the firm where she developed an extensive background in event planning and business development coaching. Leeann earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Marketing at the University of Alabama in 2019 and has been a member of Young Professionals since for the past 4 years. As a Birmingham native, Leeann is proud to show off the city’s booming growth over the past few years to young professionals and what all the city has to offer!
- Jeordon DudleySports ChairJeordon DudleySports Chair
- Alex TurnerSecretaryAlex TurnerSecretary
Alex Turner is a speech-language pathologist who works with elementary-aged children in St. Clair County School System and works with adults at Ascension St. Vincent’s Health System. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Communication Sciences and Disorders at Auburn University and moved to Birmingham in 2016. She is passionate about helping others through her career and community involvement. She has been a member of Young Professionals since 2019, and became an ambassador for the organization in 2021. She has served on the YPBirmingham board as Secretary since 2022. Her hobbies include traveling and socializing with friends and family.
- Lauren BlackMembership ChairLauren BlackMembership Chair
- Lorenzo JohnsonFormer PresidentLorenzo JohnsonFormer President
Lorenzo Johnson works as a Professional Sales and Leadership Coach with Southwestern Consulting. A born and bred Northerner, Lorenzo received his Bachelor of Arts in both Political Science and Criminal Justice from Grand Valley State University in his home state of Michigan. Lorenzo has always been deeply passionate about giving back to his local community. Since moving to Birmingham in 2014, he has been a mentor with Growing Kings and Inc Organization, and active in numerous other boards currently, including Alabama Possible, Birmingham Education Foundation, and The Greater Birmingham Humane Society. He also serves as the current President for YPBirmingham. Other passions of Lorenzo’s include international travel, craft beer and whiskey, intramural sports, and visiting friends.