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Current Title: Director of Tourism Development
Other Certifications or Awards: Ambassador of the Quarter-West AL Chamber of Commerce
Place of Business: Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports Hobbies and Passions: Traveling, singing, spending time with family, and reading.
Education: Alabama A&M University Family: Husband: Paul. Children: Elijah, Fayth, & Carter
Why did your go into your particular field: My love for hospitality & event planning.
City: Tuscaloosa Hometown: Tuscaloosa
JASMINE RAINEY
28 YEARS OLD
How do you hope to grow in your career : I want to create new ways to provide an impact to our community through tourism events, economic development, and a thriving quality of life for all Tuscaloosa residents.
Professional Responsibilities: Target tourism events to the Tuscaloosa area. Community Involvement: Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama Ambassadors 2013-2018, Board of Directors for Temporary Emergency Services in 2015, Young Leaders Society of United Way in 2018, Tuscaloosa Civil Rights Task Force, 2017-present
Current Title: General Dentist
Hobbies and Passions: Deer and duck hunting, travel, being with family, and taking care of my patients
Place of Business: The Smile Design Center Why did your go into your particular field: I come from a family of health care providers (pharmacists, physicians, even a veterinarian), but no one has ever been a dentist. I always enjoyed going to the dentist as a child, and it is the perfect career to be able to use my creativity, knowledge, and people skills to serve those around me.
Education: Pickens Academy; Auburn University, BS Biomedical Sciences; UAB School of Dentistry, DMD (2011), UAB General Practice Residency (2012) Family: Wife-Brittany Gentry, Catering Sales Manager Urban Cookhouse, Tuscaloosa; daughters, Anna (3) and Meg (1) City: Tuscaloosa Hometown: Aliceville Professional Responsibilities: Partner and coowner of local dental practice Community Involvement: American Dental Association, Alabama Dental Association, Sixth District Dental Society-Secretary/Treasurer and leader, First Baptist Church Tuscaloosa member, church choir member, CHOM volunteer, dental mission volunteer
BRANT GENTRY
34 YEARS OLD
How do you hope to grow in your career : I plan to continue caring for my patients at The Smile Design Center by staying up to date with the latest trends and dental education, and to continue to grow our dental practice that was started in Tuscaloosa in 1978. My goal is to care for each patient just like I would want to be treated!