News Summary
The Kiwanis Club of Birmingham has announced the 2024 inductees for the Birmingham Business Hall of Fame. This year, Robert Earl Kelly, W. Stancil Starnes, and William C. Hulsey will be honored for their contributions to the local community. The induction ceremony is scheduled for August 20, with an aim to celebrate these impactful leaders in Birmingham’s business landscape.
Birmingham, Alabama – Kiwanis Club Announces 2024 Business Hall of Fame Inductees
The Kiwanis Club of Birmingham has officially announced the induction of three notable business leaders into the Birmingham Business Hall of Fame for the year 2024. The inductees are Robert Earl Kelly, W. Stancil Starnes, and William C. Hulsey. The induction ceremony is set to take place on August 20, 2024, from 11:30 AM to 1 PM at the Harbert Center in Birmingham, with a coffee reception scheduled to begin an hour earlier at 11 AM.
Profiles of the Inductees
Robert Earl Kelly is recognized as the founder of Kelly Road Builders and Kelly Natural Gas Pipeline, both established in 1999. His companies focus on areas including milling, asphalt paving, directional drilling, and gas transmission. In addition to his business achievements, Kelly serves as a trustee for Miles College and as a board member of the Birmingham Airport Authority.
W. Stancil Starnes, formerly the CEO and executive chairman of ProAssurance Corporation, played a pivotal role in advancing the company to become a leading specialty insurer across all 50 states during his tenure from 2007 to 2019. Starnes has garnered numerous accolades in the legal field and has been acknowledged on the Best Lawyers in America list for over 20 consecutive years.
William C. Hulsey has a distinguished background as the former chairman and CEO of Arlington Properties Inc., a firm that has developed more than 15,000 multi-family units. Under Hulsey’s leadership, Arlington Properties manages over 9,500 units across ten states and has played a significant role in various educational and healthcare organizations.
Event Details
The upcoming induction ceremony, marking the 27th year of the Birmingham Business Hall of Fame, is designed to celebrate the contributions of these leaders to the local community. To date, the Hall of Fame has inducted a total of 153 prominent Birmingham business leaders. The ceremony aims to not only honor these individuals but also to enhance community awareness regarding their significant contributions.
About the Kiwanis Club of Birmingham
Founded in 1917, the Kiwanis Club of Birmingham stands as the world’s largest Kiwanis Club, boasting a membership of over 500 business and nonprofit leaders. Since 1997, the organization has sought to recognize local business leaders who have made substantial contributions to the greater Birmingham area. The Executive Director, Honora Gathings, highlighted the importance of celebrating local leaders who exemplify servant leadership and community involvement.
The Kiwanis Club’s work in recognizing exemplary citizenship and community contributions continues to play a vital role in fostering pride and collaboration within Birmingham. The induction ceremony promises to be a significant event, showcasing the impact of its honorees on the local economy and society as a whole.
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Alabama
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