BCA announces three internal promotions
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.
Personnel Update: Former Doug Jones staffer Kate Messervy joins Business Council of Alabama
Kate Messervy has been named director of regional affairs – northern region for the Business Council of Alabama (BCA). Her primary focus will be to better serve BCA membership in north Alabama. Along with working closely with the chambers of commerce in North Alabama, Messervy will be responsible for member services, governmental affairs, and working with elected officials to learn about the business community’s needs in the area. BCA President and CEO Katie Boyd Britt stated, “We are thrilled to have Kate Messervy join the team and be boots on the ground in north Alabama. She brings a wealth of knowledge and a deeply-rooted passion for serving the people of Alabama, and we look forward to the many ways she will help serve and grow our membership in this region of the state.” Kate served as a field representative for former Senator Doug Jones, where she assisted in special event production. She worked with government officials to develop business opportunities and managed crisis communications. Messervy stated, “I am thrilled to be joining the BCA team. I feel honored to be able to carry out BCA’s mission by empowering and supporting the business community in North Alabama. I look forward to this opportunity and cannot wait to learn under Katie’s leadership.” Kate earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications degree from The University of Alabama Huntsville. She currently resides in Huntsville with her husband and two sons. The Business Council of Alabama is Alabama’s foremost voice for business and is a non-partisan business association in Alabama. The BCA is Alabama’s exclusive affiliate to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Manufacturers. According to the BCA website, Kellie Hope is the organization’s only other regional field staffer. She joined the BCA in November of 2019 and covers the southern part of the state as its Director of Regional Affairs.
