The Business Alabama Podcast

Tim Burke is CFO of Hoover-based Apex Roofing & Restoration.

Steve Olson, senior program manager for Robins & Morton, talks about the BIrmingham-based construction company's work on secondary and higher education projects across Alabama and the region.

Tom Luckie is chairman of Luckie & Co., the Birmingham-based marketing agency his father founded 70 years ago.

Mark Pettus talks about Highlands College and its upcoming Impact Leadership Conference.

Dr. Robert Morris, president of the Helen Keller Foundation for Research & Education, talks about the foundation, its work and what its namesake might think about what it's doing around the world.

Chloe Cook talks about her 15 years as executive director of Sidewalk Film Festival, including opening a cinema in downtown Birmingham, pivoting during the pandemic and this year's festival at the end of August.

Angie McEwen, a member of the executive committee at Butler Snow, talks about the law firm's enormous growth, most recently in Huntsville.

Dr. Gary Zank of the University of Alabama in Huntsville talks about a project he's directing looking into new applications for plasma.

Kyle D'Agostino talks about his work at Poole & Company and some of his philosophy when it comes to designing.

Doug Stockham, Birmingham native and founder and CEO of the Emergency Assistance Foundation, talks about EAF and what it does around the world.

Blake Patterson, founder of INMO, talks about his new social media platform and how it may change the way creators interact with their audiences.

Dothan native Izell Reese is bringing youth sports -- attached to pro leagues -- as CEO of RCX Sports.

Reeves Price has seen Hangout Music Fest from both sides, first as a fan for years and now as producer and vice president festivals for AEG Presents. He talks about the Gulf Shores music festival and what to expect this year.

Sara Beth Wilcox of Brasfield & Gorrie talks about women in construction, the growth occurring in Huntsville and other construction issues.

Michael Mullis, owner of Kelley & Mullis Wealth Management in Birmingham, talks about leading clients through a tricky economic environment.

Mitch Reid, state director of the Nature Conservancy of Alabama, talks about Alabama's natural resources and how the Nature Conservancy is working to protect them.

Josh Carpenter, CEO of Southern Research, talks about research and big building projects going on at the Birmingham institution.

Jack and Patti Phillips, chairman and CEO, respectively, of the ROI Institute, talk about their philosophy in determining return on investment in projects.

Dr. Michael Chambers, associate vice president of research and economic development at the University of South Alabama and board member of Innovate Alabama, talks about research at USA and Innovate Alabama's second round of funding.

Blas Escarcega, director of franchise development for Pollo Campero, talks about bringing the chicken franchise to Alabama.

Jay Chapman talks about his career at Capstone Building Corp. and what the future holds for both him and his company.

Ken Chapman, founder of Ken Chapman & Associates, talks about workplace safety and his new book, "Safety Beyond the Numbers."

Scott Adams, executive vice president at Protective Life, talks about sustainability, giving back to the community and more.

Mason Music founder, owner and CEO Will Mason talks about building the 10-year-old music company from the ground up.