Economy Manufacture Alabama highlights 2024 successes in workforce and advocacy A standout accomplishment of the legislative year was the passage of the Child Care Tax Credit, a transformative policy championed by Manufacture Alabama. Bill BrittJanuary 3, 2025
News Karen Johnston elected chair of Manufacture Alabama board Johnston will officially assume the role on Jan. 1, 2025, succeeding outgoing Chairman Paul Vercher. StaffDecember 31, 2024
Aerospace and Defense Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth announces Aerospace and Defense Council Ainsworth said he is hopeful that the coalition can help bring Space Command to Alabama. Jacob HolmesNovember 7, 2024
News Manufacture Alabama names new chairman of the Alabama Iron and Steel Council The Alabama Iron and Steel Council, an affiliate of Manufacture Alabama, has announced Phil Goodwin as its new chairman. StaffJune 4, 2024
News Manufacture Alabama announces updates to board leadership The two new members include Donna Jackson from International Paper and Craig Savage of Airbus. StaffFebruary 8, 2024
News Manufacture Alabama announced additional leadership changes Robin Ricks has been appointed VP of policy and advocacy, while Amanda Salazar will assume the role of VP of communications and membership. StaffJanuary 3, 2024
Elections Manufacture Alabama endorses Judge Chad Hanson for Court of Civil Appeals "We are proud to endorse Judge Hanson for his reelection on the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals,” Manufacture Alabama's CEO said. StaffDecember 20, 2023
Elections Manufacture Alabama endorses Thomas Govan for Court of Criminal Appeals Govan currently serves as the chief of the Criminal Trials Division at the Alabama Attorney General’s Office. StaffDecember 15, 2023
State Jon Barganier to lead Manufacture Alabama as new president, CEO Barganier has been the association's chief operating officer since August 2020, StaffNovember 7, 2023
Elections Manufacture Alabama endorses Twinkle Cavanaugh for re-election to PSC Manufacture Alabama pointed to Cavanaugh's "deep understanding of the energy sector, coupled with her dedication to fostering economic growth." StaffSeptember 29, 2023