Caroline Bivens

Corporate Controller | Aviation & Missile Solutions

Caroline Bivens is the Corporate Controller at Aviation & Missile Solutions (AMS) Prior to joining AMS, Caroline worked at Dynetics for over 7 years where she held various roles such as Sr Operational Accounting Manager and Sr Financial Reporting Manager, where she was responsible for financial reporting for a $1B portfolio with six ledgers across multiple entities She is an active member of the Women’s Economic Development Council (WEDC) and served as the chair of their Marketing and Communications Committee in 2021 Caroline is a graduate of the Leadership Connect program, a previous participant of Dynetics Young Professionals, and a previous member of the advisory council for Elevate, a global business plan competition for undergraduate and graduate students She holds her MBA from the University of North Alabama and her BS in Accounting from Lee University, where she has since served as an adjunct professor in their School of Business

Erica Bradford

Convention Sales Manager - GVT, Military Reunions and Fraternal Market | Huntsville Madison County Convention and Visitors Bureau

With love for travel and a passion for people, Erica was destined to be in hospitality In addition to her welcoming smile and eager ear, she’s a Huntsville native and “ grew up ” within the hospitality industry She is a Faulkner University graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration Erica thrives on professional development and continues to grow through memberships and involvement in numerous organizations Currently, she serves as a Board Member on the RedstoneHuntsville Chapter of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA), and a proud member of the Rocket City Alabama Society of Government Meeting Professionals (SGMP) Erica has been appointed as a Trustee on the SGMP Gilmer Institute of Learning (GIL) Fundraising Board Trustee As Convention Sales Manager covering the government, military reunions, and fraternal markets, she is responsible for promoting Huntsville/ Madison County as a meeting and convention venue

Andrea Bridges

Executive Director | The CARE Center

Andrea Bridges served as the Education Coordinator for The CARE Center from 2009 until she was appointed Executive Director in 2018 As Executive Director, she collaborates with area churches, corporate donors, local schools, and community stakeholders to provide crisis services, education initiatives, and workforce development to the rural areas of Southeast Madison County

Andrea has developed, implemented, and managed programs in the five schools served by The CARE Center She has served on the Alabama Community Education Association Executive Board since 2015 She is honored to be chosen as one of only fifteen nationally to serve as the 2018-2019 Ambassador for the Afterschool Alliance She serves as a Regional Hub Director for the Alabama Expanded Learning Alliance and President of the United Way Executive Director Association

Andrea and her husband, Kevin, enjoy spending time outdoors with their family and are active members of Owens Cross Roads Church of Christ

Lisa Bryan

Premier Private Banking | SouthState Bank

Lisa Sparks Bryan has served in the financial services industry for over 30 years In her current role as Premier Private Banker, she provides personalized high-touch service to help high-net-worth clients create, grow, and preserve wealth

As for her civic commitments, Lisa considers it a privilege to lend her expertise and experience to community interests She has served as the mentor-chair for the Leadership Management Academy; chair of Connecting Committee for WEDC; board president for CASA of Madison County; president for Executive Women International, and in other leadership capacities for local organizations

When she’s not working, this self-described daredevil is always looking forward to her next adventure She has already knocked skydiving off her bucket list She loves hiking, being outdoors, and traveling She also loves spending time with her three children: Courtney, 32; Nicole, 24; Conner, 19; and grandson, LJ who is 6