Business Alabama Partners

Birmingham Business Alliance hires Meredith Drennen as vice president of investor relations.

University of South Alabama promotes Nick Lawkis to vice president for governmental relations.

FirstBank Mortgage welcomes Justin Lyles to its Birmingham team.

Brian Pouliot joins CE Solutions Inc. as vice president of engineering, bringing more than 20 years of experience to the role.

FirstBank has opened its new office, occupying the entire fifth floor of the Financial Center in downtown Birmingham.

Harbert Management has promoted John Harbert II to senior vice president of strategy.

Bank Independent promotes Kris Bell to business development officer for Madison County.

Joshua Vaughn joins Alabama Trucking Association as director of advocacy and marketing.

Craig Blackburn promoted to vice president of operations at The Highland Group.

Littler promotes Patrick Schach to shareholder in its Birmingham office.