Behind the Cubicle

In this episode of Behind the Cubicle, Stephanie Kennedy-Mell sits down with Greg Willson, General Manager of Purveyor, to talk about the journey from starting at the bottom of the industry to leading one of Huntsville’s most elevated dining experiences. Greg shares how working as a server assistant shaped his leadership style, what it takes to build a strong team culture, and why consistency matt...

In this episode, Stephanie Kennedy-Mell sits down with Brandon Zeller, the Operations Manager for Mazzara’s in Huntsville and Athens, and the longest-tenured employee of Church Street Family. Brandon shares his journey from starting as a part-time server at Purveyor in 2017 to leading operations across multiple restaurants. Along the way, he reflects on lessons learned in restaurant management, wh...

In this episode of Behind the Cubicle, we sit down with Dawn Pumpelly, editor and owner of The Scout Guide Huntsville, along with her talented team—Sabrina, Amanda, and Ashley. Together, they pull back the curtain on what goes into creating the beautiful print guide and the growing digital presence that celebrates Huntsville’s small businesses. From creative photo shoots (and the occasional wildli...

In this episode, we explore the powerful partnership between DEVCOM Aviation and Missile Center and the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE). With a shared commitment to growing the next generation of STEM talent, this collaboration provides students with hands-on experience, early exposure to real-world projects, and even the opportunity to begin obtaining security clearance...

In this episode, we sit down with Michael Cox, Site Lead for RTX in Huntsville, Alabama, to explore the impactful partnership between RTX and the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE). From a $4 million investment to hands-on mentorship and internship opportunities, RTX has played a critical role in shaping the school’s mission and preparing students for real-world careers in...

In this episode Clark Dunn, Founder & CEO of Beyond Rockets, sits down with Joe Newberry, President & CEO of Redstone Federal Credit Union, to discuss Redstone’s deep-rooted commitment to education, workforce development, and community growth. We dive into Redstone’s partnership with the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE), exploring how this collaboration is shaping...

Alicia shares how ASCTE is making a lasting impact—not just on her company, but on Huntsville and beyond. From preparing the next generation of cyber leaders to strengthening Alabama’s presence in the tech world, this school is shaping the future in a big way. It’s more than just education—it’s about building a stronger, more innovative community. https://www.ascte.org https://www.ascte.org/founda...

In this episode, Christy Wimberly, Owner of Honest Coffee in Huntsville and Madison, joins store managers Caleb Setzer and Andrew "Dilly" Loudin to explore Honest Coffee's core values of community, kindness, and investing in their team. They discuss the company’s commitment to fostering an environment where both customers and employees feel valued and connected. With insights from both locations,...

In this episode of Behind the Cubicle, Elayne Walker, co-owner of Bard and Glass, and PeggyLee Wright, founder of The Company You Keep, discuss their respective journeys as business owners and the importance of relationships in their work. Peggy shares her background, including her military career, moving to Huntsville in 2011, and eventually transitioning to running her own business after years o...

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