Mayer Electric Supply – Masters of Logistics
From any perspective, the story of Birmingham-based Mayer Electric Supply is a case study in family business success — and succession.
Founded in 1930, the...
Ken Jansen – Grits for The Grand and Everybody Else
Working after hours can be a grind for 71-year-old Ken Jansen, and he wouldn’t have it any other way.
Jansen works during the day at...
Brewery: Craft Beer Rolls Over the State Line
Like a frothy draft creeping over the edge of a cold mug, Alabama’s fledgling brewery business is beginning to expand beyond the confines of...
AU’s College of Business: The Roar of Entrepreneurs
Come one, come all — trendsetters, groundbreakers and changers of the status quo. Converging on the Plains this month are moderators, mentors, alumni and...
Danny Lipford – In Homes Coast to Coast
Of the 210 television markets in the United States, Danny Lipford is in 204. His home repair and improvement TV show reaches every state;...
Bill Kraus – Shipper’s Carpenter
After a long, successful run in the corporate world, 45-year-old Bill Kraus has caught the sideline business bug.
Kraus has a rewarding career with one of Mobile’s...
Brandon Kruse: A Prodigy’s School for Entrepreneurs
Brandon Kruse is a 25-year-old entrepreneur who’s already made millions. So, what drives him now?
He loves fast cars, but what really ignites his passion...
Alverson – Counsel to the Contestant
The past three winners of the Miss America Pageant have at least two things in common. They were all from New York and they...
Taziki’s: How to Cook Up a $28 Million Franchise
Keith Richards, founder and chief development officer of Birmingham-based Taziki’s Mediterranean Café, first fell in love with feeding the public at 18 years old...
The Locker Room: Retail Legend on the Strip
Alex Gatewood looked a lot like a typical University of Alabama student when he drove into Tuscaloosa in 1964 pulling a U-Haul and seeking...