Larry R. Downs

Alabama Power Co. engages in the generation, distribution and sale of electricity. The firm owns coal reserves near its Plant Gorgas and uses the output of coal from the reserves in its generating plants. It also sells, and cooperates with dealers in promoting the sale of electric appliances. The company was founded by William Patrick Lay, James Mitchell and Thomas W. Martin on December 4, 1906 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

Vertiv IT Systems, Inc. engages in the development of total infrastructure management software solutions. The company is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

Robins & Morton LLC provides design-to-build construction services. Its construction services include specialty work, direct hire execution, construction management, workforce development, project controls, and start-up, as well as quality, health, safety, and environmental management; construction management; preconstruction; project management; design-build; and integrated project delivery. The company was founded by Todd Robins in 1946 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

Cooper Group of Cos provides terminal services for break bulk and containerized cargo. The private company is based in Mobile, AL and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company's logistics companies offer supply chain management and multi-services packages including barging, warehousing, rail and truck services, and stevedoring for all types of cargoes. The company was founded in 1905 by Angus Royal Cooper.

Ports America, Inc. operates port terminals. The firm provides terminal management, stevedoring, and portside automotive processing services. It also handles containers, roll on and roll off cargo, general cargo, cruise ship passengers, and luggage. The company was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Jersey City, NJ.

The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama, Inc. assists in economic development programs. Its focus on helping the state attract and retain industry. The firm fills a role in the industrial recruitment process by marketing and promoting Alabama as a business location, and by providing research, information and proposals to companies and consultants that are actively searching for a site. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

The Business Council of Alabama operates as a chamber of commerce. The non-profit company is based in Montgomery, AL.

Ports America Group, Inc. operates ports, terminals and stevedores. It offers autos, cruise terminal management and stevedoring, containers and breakbulk general, bulk and heavy lift and project cargo services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Jersey City, NJ.

Founded in 1905, Cooper Marine & Timberlands Corp. is a part of Cooper Group of Cos and provides a range of services including stevedoring, logistics, tugboat, terminal, forestry, and shipyard repair services. The company is based in Mobile, AL.

Bryant Bank offers personal and commercial banking services. The firm also provides mortgage banking and correspondent banking services. The company was founded by Paul W. Bryant, Jr. in 2005 and is headquartered in Tuscaloosa, AL.

Parker Towing Co., Inc. is a barge line company based in Northport, AL and has subsidiaries in the United States. Parker Towing Company operates a fleet of over 300 towboats and barges, making it one of the largest barge lines in the southeastern United States. The private company was founded in 1940, and Tim Parker has been the CEO of the company since 2005.

Part of Cross Financial Corp., The Driscoll Agency, Inc. provides insurance, surety bonding, and risk management solutions and services. The company is based in Norwell, MA. The Driscoll Agency was acquired by Cross Insurance, Inc. on February 05, 2014.

The Alabama Sports Hall of Fame is a sports museum located in Alabama. The museum is dedicated to honoring those who have brought lasting fame and honor to the state through their achievements in sports.

Part of Eastport Holdings LLC (Tennessee), The Cooper Group, Inc. is a company based in Mobile, AL. The Cooper Group, Inc. has operations on all three coasts and internationally, with ownership in numerous satellite companies. The Cooper Group provides services such as stevedoring, logistics, tugboats, barges, terminal operations, forestry operations, vessel repair, and restaurants. The company's experienced team, state-of-the-art equipment, and automated facilities ensure fast, efficient, and cost-effective movement of cargo. The company, founded in 1905 by Angus Royal Cooper, is anchored by one of the oldest and largest stevedoring and maritime firms. The Cooper Group was acquired by EdgeCore Ltd., part of Eastport Holdings LLC (Tennessee), on February 02, 2015.