Since becoming Executive Director of Under His Wings in 2019, Arcelia Miller has guided the ministry with a vision rooted in compassion, faith, and strong leadership. Under her direction, the organization has expanded its mission of supporting young women across...
Originally from Middle Tennessee, Mary Jane Owen earned a BBA from Cumberland University while working as a Sr. Engineering Associate at Arnold Engineering Development Center. When her family moved to Fairhope in 2000, she shifted to real estate and quickly found her...
Born and raised in Mobile, Alabama, Lexi Luckie has always been drawn to connection between people, causes, and community. Now the Development Director at Victory Health Partners, she channels that lifelong love of Mobile’s spirit into serving those most in need of...
For over sixteen years, Cart Blackwell has called Mobile home—a place he cherishes for its natural beauty, rich traditions, deep history, and vibrant community. As the Curator of the Mobile Carnival Museum, he is dedicated to studying, preserving, and interpreting the...
Dr. Tonya Butler has dedicated her life to service—first in the U.S. Army and now as a passionate advocate for veterans. In recognition of her ongoing commitment, the City of Fairhope named her the 2024 Veteran of the Year, and the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce...
In July 2024, Tonya Gollotte became CEO of Baller Dream Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting children and young adults battling cancer. The foundation’s mission is to ease their journey by fostering meaningful relationships, providing critical...
Chef Pete Blohme, affectionately known as "Panini Pete," has carved out a legacy in the culinary world by blending exceptional food, genuine hospitality, and a deep connection to community. As the visionary behind PP Hospitality Group, Pete operates half a dozen...
Building Hope and Homes Chris Farlow has led the Baldwin County Home Builders Association’s (BCHBA) Charitable Foundation as its President since 2018. In his role, Chris ensures meetings stay on track but emphasizes that real impact comes from the collective work of...
Shaping Fairhope's Future, Honoring Its Past Clarice Hall Black's roots run deep in Fairhope, Alabama, where she has established herself as a dedicated community leader and advocate. As a 5th generation descendant of the Houston and Wilson families, Clarice’s...
"Blessed are the Peacekeepers" -Liesel Schmidt Born and raised in Alabama, Huey Hoss Mack has spent almost his entire life in Baldwin County—creating personal ties that inspired a career of service to the community he grew up loving. It was his grandfather’s murder in...
Community Leader: Cecil Christenberry -Liesel Schmidt With two generations of his family having attended schools in the Fairhope feeder schools, Cecil Christenberry’s concern for who runs things in the Baldwin County Board of Education is a very personal one. First...
The Opera Buff: Pelham “Pat” Pearce -Liesel Schmidt The arc of Pelham “Pat” Pearce’s career reads like a libretto, following him on a journey that began in the late ’80s. His opening role was that of General Director of the Mobile Opera, where he served for a decade....