CEO Welcome Receptions

CEO Welcome Receptions offer exclusive networking opportunities for Chamber Trustees, Directors and Chairman's Circle members to welcome in new CEO arrivals at the helm of the region's top 50 employers.

Each year, the Chamber honors recent CEOs of the region's top employers and gives top business leaders an opportunity to meet and mingle in a relaxed setting. Past CEO Welcome Receptions have included Dr. Mac Portera and Dr. Carol Garrison of UAB, Mike Slive of the Southeastern Conference, Phillip Pope of Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Joel Gordon of HealthSouth, Beth O'Brien of Baptist Health System, Jack Moore of Regions David Hoidal and Dr. Robert Rich of UAB and, most recently, Vicki Briggs of Trinity Medical Center and David Lacefield of Vesta Insurance. For more information about CEO Welcome Receptions, contact Jessi Grizzard.
The Regions Welcome Wagon: Sam Upchurch, regional president of Regions Financial Corporation; Jack Moore, new CEO, Joe Joseph, partner in charge of Adams and Reese/Lange, and Jim Rotch, partner at Bradley Arant Rose & White LLP.
UAB Honors New Staff Leaders: 2004 Chamber Chairman Jim Rotch and UAB President Dr. Carol Garrison pose for a picture with newly-arrived Dr. Robert Rich (left) and David Hoidal at a fall CEO Welcome Reception. The reception was held at the UAB Woodward House.