BUSINESS BUZZ (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 49) and others to mitigate the impact of such threats.” Students in the program will learn from real-world professionals, including law enforcement, military, Secret Service and the U.S. Marshals Service. “We have real professionals teaching these courses,” Ioimo said. “And because we offer the options of completing the program entirely online or through a hybrid course of study online and in classrooms, it’s really accessible to the non-traditional student.”
“I am honored to be selected as one of the recipients of The Hearing Review’s Best of 2011 Hearing Healthcare Professionals,” Borton said. “My staff and I work tirelessly to ensure that we do everything possible to provide our patients and their families with successful hearing solutions, individually designed to meet their unique lifestyle needs. “It is exceptionally gratifying to receive this award, and I am extremely proud of the audiologists and staff members on the DHC team.”
we serve stay a top priority in all aspects of our business to create a solid foundation and continuous growth.” The only other banks mentioned in the “East” category were from South Carolina and Washington D.C. Birmingham-based ServisFirst Bank, which began operations in 2005, has branches in Huntsville, Dothan and Pensacola, Florida. The bank has topped $2.2 billion in assets.
No prerequisite plan of study is required and students may enter the program year-round. For information, contact Lisa Zanglin at (334) 244-3609 or lzanglin@aum.edu. John Wieland
Carl Barker
BANKNEWS MAGAZINE RECOGNIZES SERVISFIRST BANK
Bettie Borton
BORTON RECEIVES AWARD FROM AUDIOLOGISTS’ ORGANIZATION MONTGOMERY – Dr. Bettie Borton recently received The Hearing Review’s Best of 2011 Hearing Healthcare Professionals award. The Hearing Review recognizes 165 audiologists, along with others affiliated with the hearing health care industry nationwide, who “exemplify quality care ... and go ‘above and beyond’ with outstanding individuals, practices, and facilities” to serve the needs of people with hearing impairment. Borton, CEO of Doctors Hearing Clinic, is a board certified audiologist with more than 30 years of experience.
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BIRMINGHAM – ServisFirst Bank has been recognized by BankNews magazine as a top-performing bank in the U.S. and praised for its continued success in a difficult economy. Leaders of community banking from all over the country were interviewed in the article “Hitting Performance Targets in an Off-Target Economy.” ServisFirst Bank, which has a branch in Montgomery, was named a top bank in the Eastern United States. “It is an honor to be recognized nationally and amongst our peers for our performance,” said Carl Barker, president of ServisFirst Bank in Montgomery. “As BankNews states, ServisFirst Bank focuses on relationships, which are a cornerstone to our business model. Our shareholders, customers, employees and the communities
Montgomery Business Journal March 2012
AWARD-WINNING BUILDER JOINS THE WATERS
to new home buyers there,” said Wieland, the company founder and CEO. “And what better place than The Waters? It is a one-of-a-kind neighborhood, truly a special place, and we’re excited to be a part of it.” Widely recognized as one of the Southeast’s leading builders in new home design and quality, Wieland boasts four decades of homebuilding experience. “We are excited to have John Wieland Homes as a part of our new home community,” said Jennifer Atkins, vice president of New Waters Realty. “John Wieland Homes is one of the country’s premier homebuilders and has a reputation for building beautiful and high-quality homes.” For information on Wieland homes at The Waters, call (334) 272-3200 or visit jwhomes.com/thewaters.
ATLANTA – John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods is building homes at The Waters in Pike Road. Wieland’s first homes at The Waters will range from 2,250 square feet to more than 2,775 square feet and will be priced from the $300,000s. In addition, Wieland will offer custom homebuilding services in The Waters for homes up to $1 million or more. All Wieland homebuyers at The Waters will also enjoy access to Wieland’s 10,000-squarefoot New Home Design Studio for convenient one-stop shopping among thousands of options to personalize their new home, inside and out, with the assistance of a dedicated designer. “We’re excited to begin construction for the first time in the Montgomery/Pike Road area and to bring our commitment to excellence, quality and service
Montgomery Area Non-traditional Equestrians Executive Director Bettie Borton accepts the 2012 MAX Community Achievement Award from MAX Credit Union President and CEO Greg McClellan.
MONTGOMERY AREA NONTRADITIONAL EQUESTRIANS RECEIVES MAX COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD MONTGOMERY – Montgomery Area Nontraditional Equestrians (MANE) received the 2012 MAX Community Achievement Award. MANE was presented the award for its efforts to provide safe and therapeutic horseback riding opportunities for area children and adults with emotional, physical, cognitive and developmental disabilities.