Health and Human Services

Health and
Human Services
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“Protective Life is so generous to allow employees to take company
time to improve the lot of agencies in our community. What an
incredible gift to the community your company makes!”
Al Rohling, Director of Development, Gateway
Vet Falconer and a Glenwood student
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Health &
Human Services
Children’s Aid Society – Preserving Families, Supporting Adoption, Advancing Independence
Protective’s CEO, Johnny Johns – Co-chair of the $2.7 million “Home at Last Campaign”
The “Home at Last Campaign” for the new Center for Youth will allow CAS to address the needs
of children, youth and families for the next century of service and enable it to expand its visibility
and services. The children, youth and families it serves are often unseen or forgotten. Many do not
have a family support system or advocates.
“What would our state be like if we didn’t have an organization like Children’s Aid Society?” asked
Johnny Johns. “If all the people CAS serves were at the mercies and cruelties of the world and had
no one to turn to, what kind of world would it be? Children’s Aid Society is just too important
not to help.”
(L to R) Cathy Randall, co-chair of the campaign; Gayle Watts, Executive Director of Children’s Aid Society;
Johnny Johns; Julie Luker of Children’s Aid Society
Children’s of Alabama
For the past eleven years,
Protective has been the presenting
sponsor of Children’s of Alabama’s
annual fundraising gala. In 2013, the
event raised in excess of $300,000
to benefit the patients and their
families throughout the year.
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Sickle Cell Disease Association of America - Central Alabama Chapter
Protective was a corporate sponsor of Sickle Cell’s annual fundraiser, “Showtime at the Apollo,”
benefiting research in finding a cure for sickle cell disease.
(L to R) Cheryl Cooper, Jimmy Sims, Laura Sims, Jeh Jeh Pruitt, Debra Lawson, Mickey Ferguson, Charles Lawson
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Health &
Human Services
2013 Protective Life IT Charity Golf Tournament
The fifth annual Protective Life IT Charity Golf Tournament was held on Thursday, June 20, at the
Robert Trent Jones Oxmoor Valley Golf Club. Because of the generosity from Protective’s employees
and the tournament’s sponsors, it surpassed all past records – it raised $28,000, and 199 players
participated. The Protective Life Foundation matched the total amount raised, so the Firehouse
Shelter for Men and the First Light Women’s Shelter each received $28,000.
Jim Powell, Will Powell
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(L to R) Patty Cobb, Kevin Sullivan, Phil Passafiume, Lance Black
Mark Cyphert
Patty Cobb
(L to R) Tim Calvert, Steve Mac Donald, Dave Schmitz
(L to R) Scott Adams, Brooke Valente,
Frank Sottosanti, Carl Thigpen
(L to R) Alan Resha, Ruth Crosby of FirstLight,
Allen Thompson
(L to R) Debbie Bishop, Allen Thompson, Ann Wright of
Firehouse Shelter, Alan Resha
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Health &
Human Services
Protective’s United Way Campaign
Once again, Protective’s United Way campaign offered employees the opportunity of volunteering to work at
one of five United Way agencies during the week. The work projects have become a treasured tradition
within the campaign’s overall mission of increasing awareness of the United Way and of securing financial
pledges, resulting in the participation of 300 volunteers and a total employee contribution to the
United Way of Central Alabama of $518,000.
UNITED WE
LIVE
Generously volunteering
our time to work at five
local agencies
GENEROUSLY WE
GIVE
Monday, October 28
Tuesday, October 29
2013 United Way Campaign
Friday, October 25,
through Monday, November 4
Your United Way contribution, regardless
of the amount, touches thousands of
people in need and greatly improves our
community’s conditions. To make a pledge
for 2014, please visit the on-line pledging
system available on PRISM throughout
the campaign.
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Wednesday, October 30
Thursday, October 31
Friday, November 1
(L to R) Ramey Harrell, Daniel Dunn, Manoj Morwale, Debbra Thomson
Marlene Silwal, Spencer Beattie
(L to R) Sekhar Pisupati, Melanie McNary, Vin Cirulli
(L to R) Cliff Wilson, Cameal Jackson, Sherri Swickard, Kyndle Sims, Aldrich Callins
Yolanda Sullivan, Kate Cotton
(L to R) Ben Ingram, Stephen Owens, Nancy Kane, Susan Sallin
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Health &
Human Services
United Way Campaign – Community Food Bank of Central Alabama
UNITED WE
LIVE
GENEROUSLY WE
GIVE
Bill Ehrbar
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“The mission of the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama is to serve people in need
by securing and storing surplus food and household items and distributing through local
partnering service agencies.”
Sandra Crawford, Gwen Spencer
Mark Johnson, Wendy Evesque
(L to R) Robert Thompson, Lisa Taylor, Janice Foster-Rutledge
Gayle English, Verlisa Dale
(L to R) Rob Bihun, Robert Beeman, Ash Quakenbush
John Sherman
Protective volunteers
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Health &
Human Services
United Way Campaign – Gateway, The Way to Hope
UNITED WE
LIVE
GENEROUSLY WE
GIVE
“Gateway is the oldest social service agency in Birmingham, established as the Mercy Home
in 1891. The modern agency recognizes that people still need help and provides counseling,
intervention, education and prevention care. It is dedicated to transforming the lives of families
in crisis and delivering hope to the hurting.”
(L to R) Laura Maloy, Tiffany Shephard,
Tiffany Thomas
Renee Johnson, Edwyna Caldwell
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Landscaping the office building
Kevin Powell
Kaila Joiner, Jennifer Martin
John Walston
Ellen Michael, Phil Passafiume
Bridgett Rucks
Joette Johnson
Stephen Smith
Laura Goeb
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Health &
Human Services
United Way Campaign – Glenwood Autism and Behavioral Health Center
UNITED WE
LIVE
“Glenwood is the largest and oldest autism provider in Alabama. It is dedicated to serving
children, teens, adults and families affected by autism and mental health disorders.”
GENEROUSLY WE
GIVE
Protective volunteers
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Lisa Pruitt, Jessica Jackson
Lisa Ramsay, Nancy Kane
Front (L to R) Frank Sottosanti, Edna Boatright, Julia Bailey, Anne Wallace, Ramey Harrell
Back (L to R) Manoj Morwale, Daniel Dunn, Lisa Ramsay, Christina Anderson, Paul Eder
Will Powell and Brandon Davis
(L to R) Adrienne Broadnax, Sheila Bryant, Tracee McCorvey, Deb Higgins, Michelle Davis
(L to R) Scott Gothard, Lee Banks, Amy Ghelani, Lori Woods,
Kenny Kirkpatrick
Protective volunteers
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Health &
Human Services
United Way Campaign – Positive Maturity – Shepherd Center East
UNITED WE
LIVE
GENEROUSLY WE
GIVE
“Shepherd Center East is an adult recreational facility designed for seniors who wish to
remain active, social and engaged. The Center provides a safe setting in which seniors can
maintain a healthy lifestyle alongside others their own age.”
(L to R) Denise Johnson,
Anita Finney,
Reesie Maple,
Maggie Mason,
Cameal Jackson
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Protective volunteers
Sallie Bryant
Kevin Borie
Bill Eddings
Sherri Thrasher
Stephen Looney
Tyler Tumlin
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Health &
Human Services
United Way Campaign – The Salvation Army
UNITED WE
LIVE
GENEROUSLY WE
“The Salvation Army’s mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet
human needs in His name without discrimination.”
GIVE
(L to R) Boris Shoykhet, Rajen Shah, Matt Fondren
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(L to R) Donna Myers, Beth Hammett, Ruth Hartley, Anne Schultz, Felicia Lee, Angela Rao, Holly Brown
Frank Lassiter, Allen Thompson
(L to R) Anne Schultz, Doris McGhee, Detra Webb
(L to R) Amber Sullivan, Deedee Headley, Marlene Silwal
John Woods
April Jackson
Kira Hunter
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Health &
Human Services
The Addiction Prevention Coalition is a grassroots organization that creates an awareness
about drug & alcohol addiction and prevention in central Alabama. Protective was the lead
sponsor of the inaugural Drug Prevention Walk .
Through the Salvation Army’s new Kettle Sponsor
program, Protective sponsored the kettle placement
at four locations throughout Birmingham: Brookwood
Mall, the Galleria, the Shops of Grand River and the
Wal-Mart on Highway 280.
Volunteer at Brookwood Mall
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In response to the devastating tornadoes that decimated central Oklahoma, the Protective
Life Foundation made a $25,000 donation in support of the disaster and relief efforts orchestrated
by the American Red Cross. The donation was sent to the Disaster Relief Fund/Oklahoma.
“Thank you for this generous donation to
the people of Oklahoma. My parents and
several adult siblings live in Oklahoma City,
and two of them were working very close
to this area yesterday. Thank you for
reaching out to others and remembering
them in their time of need. I know it will do
a lot to help many people restart their lives.”
Chris Green, LAD, Greenville, SC
“That is so generous of Protective Life to
do that. I am a remote underwriter in Florida
and just started working with Protective.
It is so nice to see the generosity of
Protective Life.”
Debbie Farlow, Underwriting, Palm Coast, FL
Dozens of Protective employees used their
accumulated STARS (Special Thanks and
Recognition System) points by converting
them to cash donations for the relief efforts.
The Elgin office also raised money for
Oklahoma by collecting donations from
everyone in the office.
(L to R) Nicki Vlach, Debbie Steele, Bonnie Priebe, Ann-Louise Scott, Pat Lahti, Jessica Draper
Protective also contributed $25,000 to The One Fund of Boston, which
was created to raise money for the families most affected by the tragic
bombings that unfolded during the Boston Marathon in April.
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Historical
Reflections
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During 2013, Alabama celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights
Movement in our country, and great emphasis was focused on Birmingham
and the history-making events that ultimately changed the course of human
and civil rights. Many commemorations, memorials and celebrations were
conducted throughout the state, and Protective, through the Protective Life
Foundation, was a proud supporter of several of these.
The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
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Historical
Reflections
50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Movement
Protect Tomorrow.
Embrace Today.
TM
We are Protective. Our mission is our name. We are
committed to tearing down the barriers that prevent
people from protecting their tomorrow so that they
can embrace today. This will change lives. This is
our purpose.
Protective is proud to support the Journey for
Justice Project and its mission of honoring the
attorneys and judges who played a pivotal role
in Birmingham’s Civil Rights Movement in 1963.
We understand and appreciate the power to protect
and the right to empower. We celebrate their legacy
to Birmingham and the world.
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Former Ambassador Andrew Young, in Birmingham to speak to the Rotary Club about the 50th
anniversary, visited with Kate Cotton and Johnny Johns.
16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham
2013 Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma, Alabama
Vice President Joe Biden and David Loper
Vice President Joe Biden and Jessica Kubat
Kate Cotton and Sara Hamlin at a panel discussion on
International Civil and Human Rights at Regions Bank’s
headquarters in Birmingham
Apollo Theater in New York City
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Compassionate
Employees
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Community service is the active embodiment of a company’s soul and
compassion. It provides a supportive and critical lifeline to many organizations
and citizens whose daily existence relies heavily on volunteers, donations and
committed workers. Each person’s efforts and contributions, combined with
the greater whole, have a lasting, positive impact on thousands of lives.
Nate Collins
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Compassionate
Employees
Arthritis Foundation
Through fundraising activities and a gift from the Protective Life Foundation, PLC’s team,
Natalie’s Noelles, donated $6,315 towards arthritis research initiatives.
“Natalie’s Noelles”
(L to R) Amber Sullivan, Jimmie Bottcher, Kevin Sullivan, Sara McRay
Athletes Committed to Educating Students (ACES)
Each year, the RACES-4-ACES 5K
run is held in Minneapolis to raise
money for after-school tutoring
and mentoring programs for
urban students in grades 4-8.
Protective is a proud sponsor of
this annual event.
The annual RACES-4-ACES 5K Run
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Better Basics
ProEquities collected $230 to support the “Birmingham Reads 2013” initiative to
purchase a variety of books requested by Birmingham city schools.
Front (L to R) Melanie Thompson, Janine Bevelle, Ellen Michael
Back (L to R) Matt Williamson, Patrick Talley, Amy Gunter, Billy Spain, Chris Phillips, Daniel Jones
Birmingham Zoo
The Protective team was the corporate winner of the Zoo Run 2013 – ”Run Wild for Painted Dogs.”
(L to R) Jehad Al-Sugi,
Matt Fondren,
Mark Huffman,
David Loper,
Mona Leopard,
Max Berueffy,
Robert Thompson,
Mary Stewart-Nelson,
Kyndle Sims,
Sam Vogt
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Compassionate
Employees
Camp Smile-A-Mile
For the past three years, employees
in Insurance Administration (IA)
have raised money through “Jeans
Days” to donate to Camp Smile-A-Mile,
and the Protective Life Foundation
has contributed a matching amount.
In 2013, $13,150 was presented to
Camp Sam during the annual
holiday luncheon.
(L to R) Patrick West, Savannah Lanier and Bruce Hooper of Camp SAM
(L to R) Patrick West with Savannah Lanier and Bruce Hooper of Camp Smile-A-Mile
Children’s of Alabama
LAD New Business raised $2,700, which was matched
by the Protective Life Foundation. A gift of $5,400 was
presented to Children’s of Alabama’s Social Services.
Sarah Slay with Children’s of Alabama employee
Exceptional Foundation
Each year, Protective supports
Team Protective in the Chili
Cook-Off fundraiser.
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(Kneeling) Don Leopard, Jessica Kubat
(L to R) Holly Brown, David Loper, Collin Newberry, Ky Sevier, Mona Leopard, Trey Abbott,
Tommy Angelillo, Bill Heslop, Tom Carey, Daniel Thompson
First Light Women’s Shelter
As it has done for several years, Internal
Audit purchased, prepared and served a
holiday lunch for the residents of First Light.
Front (L to R) Khusba Thapa, Kaila Joiner, Reauchann Richardson, Jennifer Martin
Back (L to R) Heather Smitherman, Ray Hellings, April Jackson, Eric Windsor, Ashley Eubanks, Derry Herring
Hands on Birmingham
Investment’s Mortgage
Department donated personal
hygiene items, socks and other
nonperishable items to help
provide comfort kits to 1,000
clients served through Hands
on Birmingham’s Project
Homeless Connect. The annual
event serves as a one-stop
shop for the homeless to
receive specific services and
assistance in ending their cycle
of homelessness.
Project Homeless Connect
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Compassionate
Employees
Holly Hill Children’s Services
The Cincinnati office of Protective Life Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Protective
Life Corporation, conducted a holiday drive in support of Holly Hill’s services for foster
children by conducting a raffle for a condo in Cabo San Lucas. In just two weeks, the
office raised $3,900, and the Protective Life Foundation matched the gift.
Literacy Network of Greater Cincinnati
Protective’s Cincinnati office is a valued supporter of the Literacy Network
and its objective of assisting struggling adults and children with literacy.
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Spearheaded by Eva Robertson, a group of volunteers prepared and served a monthly
meal underwritten by the Protective Life Foundation for the residents of the Birmingham
Ronald McDonald House.
(L to R) Steve Grondin, Vin Cirulli, Lisa Ramsay,
Eva Robertson, Mary Grahovac, Keri Massey,
Judy Wilson, Shelley Rigby, Bryan Hackett
Volunteers from the APD office in St. Louis
prepared and served monthly meals.
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Second Harvest Food Bank
Protective’s Brentwood office conducted a
food drive for Second Harvest Food Bank.
(L to R) Richard Leiderman, Michelle Rutledge, Sherry McAdoo, Stephanie Barron
The Society St. Vincent de Paul
The Cincinnati office has actively supported the Society and its mission of serving the poor, and
Protective was honored to be the featured sponsor of the annual fundraiser.
(L to R) Lisa Murich, Amanda Schimian, Jen Cooke, Khristy Halderman, Dana Boise,
Julie Moses, Terri Nipper
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Compassionate
Employees
Protective Life Foundation Advisory Council
(L to R) Holly Brown, Sherri Swickard, Sallie Bryant, Ellen Michael
Ben Ingram
(L to R) Kevin Sullivan, Rita Fulton, Patty Cobb, Aldrich Callins
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Protective Life Foundation
Service Council
(L to R) Cameal Jackson, Denise Davidson, Verlisa Dale
Cheryl Cooper
(L to R) Kyndle Sims, Anne Wallace, Beth Zaiontz
Cliff Wilson, Maggie Bolin
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Compassionate
Employees
Leaders in the Positive Behavior Support Program
for the students at Minor Elementary School in Ensley, AL
(L to R) Robert Beeman, Menthorn Williams, Emefa Butler, Sam Vogt
(L to R) Willie DeVold, Kyndra Stoudimire, Susan Holt, Jill Pence
Protective Employees’ Community Involvement
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Scott Adams
Emily Amberson
Executive
Birmingham Kiwanis
Innovation Depot
McWane Science Center
Legal
The Literacy Council
Tommy Angelillo
Robert Beeman
Rich Bielen
Maggie Bolin
Investments
Camp Smile-A-Mile
Spring Valley School
Protective Life Foundation
A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club
Impact Alabama
Executive
Children’s of Alabama
United Way of Central Alabama
LAD Finance & Accounting
The Bell Center
Steve Callaway
Aldrich Callins
Vin Cirulli
Patty Cobb
Legal
Red Mountain
Theatre Company
Project Management Office
Children’s of Alabama
Hands on Birmingham
Investments
Alabama Symphony Orchestra
Cash Management
MOMENTUM
Theresa Cook
Kate Cotton
Glenn Drennen
Wendy Evesque
LAD Annuity Service
Laura Crandall Brown Ovarian
Cancer Foundation
Protective Life Foundation
Addiction Coalition, Friends of
Woodlawn Foundation, Jones
Valley Teaching Farm, Linly
Heflin Unit, PreSchool Partners,
YWCA of Central Alabama
Corporate Accounting
Glenwood Autism and
Behavioral Health Center
Human Resources
The Heart Gallery
Charles Evers
Beth Hinson
Crystal Lent Hunnicutt
Johnny Johns
Corporate Accounting
aTeam Ministries
Corporate Accounting
CASA – Emma’s Circle
Human Resources
Better Basics
Executive
American Heart Association
Children’s Aid Society
PreSchool Partners
UAB & The University of Alabama
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Woodlawn Foundation
Compassionate
Employees
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Nancy Kane
Jessica Kubat
Debra Lawson
Debbie Long
Legal
Children’s Aid Society
Leading Edge Institute
MOMENTUM
Special Equestrians
Legal
Robert E. Reed
Gastrointestinal Oncology
Research Foundation
LAD Policyholders Services
Sickle Cell Disease Association
Executive
A+ Education Foundation
Big Brothers Big Sisters
of Greater Birmingham
David Loper
Melanie McNary
Ellen Michael
Rebecca Moore
Legal
Birmingham AIDS Outreach
Birmingham Zoo
The Exceptional Foundation
Human Resources
Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic
High School
ProEquities
The Crisis Center
LAD Finance & Accounting
Glenwood Autism and
Behavioral Health Center
Mike Mungenast
Webster Ray
Eva Robertson
Mauri Robinson
ProEquities
Junior Achievement
of Greater Birmingham
Investments
UAB School of Nursing
Investor Relations
Alabama Ballet
Ronald McDonald House
Charities of Alabama
Investments
Hands on Birmingham
Susan Sallin
John Sawyer
Ky Sevier
Heather Smitherman
LAD Individual Life Systems
National Alliance on
Mental Illness
LAD Sales & Marketing
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Legal
Cornerstone Schools
of Alabama
Internal Audit
Childcare Resources
Frank Sottosanti
Don Sullivan
Kevin Sullivan
Stella Swetnick
Consumer Marketing Group
UAB Comprehensive
Cancer Center
APD
Athletes Committed
to Educating Students (ACES)
Legal
Arthritis Foundation
Investments
American Heart Association
Oasis Counseling for Women
and Children
Carl Thigpen
Katherine Tierney
Steve Walker
Anne Wallace
Executive
Parkinson Association
of Alabama
The Salvation Army
LAD New Business
Birmingham Urban League
Corporate Accounting
Children’s Aid Society
Consumer Marketing Group
Easter Seals of Birmingham
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Compassionate
Employees
Outstanding Commitment, Extraordinary Recognition
Alabama Academy of Honor
On October 21, Johnny Johns, Protective’s Chairman,
President and CEO, was inducted as one of only three
members of the Class of 2013 into the prestigious Alabama
Academy of Honor.
“The Alabama Academy of Honor was created by the State
Legislature on October 29, 1965. Its purpose is to bestow
honor and recognition upon living Alabamians for
accomplishments and service benefiting or reflecting
great credit to the state. The membership of the Alabama
Academy of Honor shall not exceed 100 individuals,
excluding governors who are automatically members
of the Academy.”
Honoree Johnny Johns receives his award.
Alabama Governor Robert Bentley welcomes guests.
Members of Protective Life Corporation’s Board of Directors
(L to R) Mike Warren, Bill Terry, John McMahon
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Association of Fundraising Professionals
National Philanthropy Day Luncheon
Johnny Johns, Protective’s Chairman, President and CEO,
and Cathy Randall of Tuscaloosa were honored as the
Outstanding Civic Leaders for their leadership role with
the Children’s Aid Society’s $2.7 million “Home at Last
Campaign.”
Honorees Cathy Randall and Johnny Johns
Luncheon attendees Katherine Tierney and David Loper
Debbie Long, Rich Bielen
Big Brothers Big Sisters of
Greater Birmingham
Ky Sevier was named “Big of the Year” for his
outstanding commitment to his “little” brother and the
BBBS program.
Ky Sevier and his “Little”
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Compassionate
Employees
Protective Life Foundation
Executive Review Committee
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Scott Adams
Rich Bielen
Kate Cotton
Johnny Johns
Debbie Long
Carl Thigpen
Protective Life Foundation
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