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Renewing the Art of Personal Client Service
Oakworth Capital Bank finds success in focusing on people. by Lindsay Mott Fletcher Oakworth Capital Bank was founded in Birmingham, Alabama, in 2008 with its next office opening in Mobile in 2016 before subsequent offices in Nashville, Tennessee and Charlotte, North Carolina. The Mobile location has 15 associates focusing on the core disciplines of commercial/private…
The Transformative Touch
From St. Louis Street in downtown Mobile to Orange Beach and far beyond, Bob Isakson makes his mark. by Kaija Wilkinson Hardworking. Shrewd. Visionary. These are just a few of the words that describe Robert J. “Bob” Isakson Sr., of Lafayette Land Co., which he founded in 1975 and incorporated in 1982. For nearly 50…
USA Health Pediatric Emergency Center Expansion
Increased space provides benefits for the area’s youngest patients and the staff caring for them. Expanding the Pediatric Emergency Center at USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital has been in the hearts and minds of those involved in pediatric care there for a long time. With fundraising efforts underway for years leading up to June…
Bridging the Generational Divide
Understanding today’s youngest employees by Cam Marston Workforce changes continue to vex workplace leaders. Talent is hard to find, and when employers do find it, it’s expensive. Today’s youngest employees with in-demand skills are earning more than their predecessors ever did at the same age, and employers continue to shell out dollars to attract, recruit,…
Commercial Real Estate in Mobile
By E. Bradford Ladd Jr. In examining the three primary divisions within Mobile’s commercial real estate market (office, retail and industrial) it becomes clear that, from a product standpoint, the Mobile commercial market has fared better than other markets around the country. Mobile’s demand for office space is currently stronger than the national average, resulting…
Make It Happen
Innovation Portal provides the space and resources for businesses to grow, evolve and — yes — innovate. by Kaija Wilkinsonphotography by Stephen Savage Walking the expansive common area at Innovation Portal in downtown Mobile on a recent weekday afternoon, Executive Director Todd Greer greets members — mostly absorbed in their smartphones and tablets — as…
Jeff Carrico: White-Spunner Construction COO
Focused on talent, opportunity and safety by Lindsay Fletcherphotography by Stephen Savage, assisted by Holly McKinney and Kevin Zhou of Chromatic Creative, LLC. Jeff Carrico (JC) grew up in Belleville, Illinois, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from Southern Illinois University. He moved to Mobile in the 1990s after meeting his wife and…
Michelle Kruger: Austal USA President
On leading “a positive, transformational force in the maritime industry” By Angie C. Baldwinphotography by Stephen Savage, assisted by Holly McKinney and Kevin Zhou of Chromatic Creative, LLC. Austal USA President Michelle Kruger (MK), a Canton, Ohio, native, calls sailing and connecting with nature lifelong passions. She began sailing with her parents and sister as…
Navigating Prosperity
Over nearly three quarters of a century, the De Laney Company has helped countless local family businesses grow and thrive. by Kaija Wilkinson Over its 74 years, the De Laney Company has risen with the tides of change — “migrations of prosperity” as Robin De Laney, the youngest of four sons of company founder Chris…
Reggie Copeland: Serving the City of Mobile
by T.Bruce MacKinnon As a 28-year veteran of the Mobile City Council, some of that time as Council president, and even longer as a successful local businessman, Reggie Copeland (RC) has a unique perspective on Mobile business development and the area’s economy. During his tenure on the City Council, he had a hand in bringing…
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