The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) recently announced three internal promotions. Michelle Hopson has been named Vice President of Finance, Kellie Hope has been moved to Vice President of Community Engagement and Director of Regional Affairs, Southern Region, and Andrea Hutchings has been promoted to Manager of Political Affairs.
These internal changes will enhance the organization’s overall effectiveness in membership, political advocacy, and economic development activities.
Robin Stone, interim executive director of BCA stated, “BCA has a tremendous team that is focused on supporting our members and serving as the organization that brings businesses of all sizes and sectors in the state together. Kellie, Michelle, and Andrea are dedicated to our members and our mission, and these promotions are reflective of the quality of their work and the expanded roles that these new titles carry.”
Hopson has been with BCA since 2020 as the Director of Finance. A graduate of Troy University, she has 24 years of experience in finance and accounting. Hopson stated, “I am honored by this recognition and am proud to work alongside this great team at BCA. I’m excited to continue in my role as we work to support Alabama and its business community.”
Hope worked for the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce prior to becoming BCA’s Director of Regional Affairs, Southern Region, in 2019. Hope earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a Master of Social Work from Tulane University.
Hope commented, “I’m excited to continue our mission through this new role and honored to work with our team and many partners throughout the state.”
Hutchings joined BCA in 2020 as Executive Assistant to the President and CEO and previously served in Governor Kay Ivey’s administration as Director of Scheduling. Hutchings graduated from Auburn University Montgomery with focuses in Criminal Justice and Political Science.
Hutchings stated, “It is an honor to continue to serve BCA and begin serving ProgressPAC in this new capacity. I look forward to working alongside the PAC, ensuring that BCA stands ready to support and endorse pro-business candidates.”
BCA is a non-partisan, statewide business association representing the interests and concerns of working Alabamians.
