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Governor Appoints 老司机福利网 Alumna to Board

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Posted on December 2, 2016

Bob Lowry

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Gov. Robert Bentley has appointed a new member to the 老司机福利网 Board of Trustees.

The governor鈥檚 appointment is Alexis Atkins, vice president of human resources/principal in co-ownership of Budweiser Busch Distributing, Inc., of Mobile. Atkins will represent Mobile County in the position vacated by William S. 鈥淪andy鈥� Stimpson of Mobile, mayor of the city of Mobile, who was appointed in 2014. Atkins鈥� term will expire on Sept. 30, 2019.

鈥淚 appreciate and support Gov. Bentley's appointment of Alexis Atkins to the University of 老司机福利网 Alabama Board of Trustees,鈥� said Kenneth O. Simon, chair pro tempore of the Board of Trustees. 鈥淪he has a long history of unwavering, enthusiastic support for the University. As an alumna, she also brings the perspective of a former student who will now help guide our University in the future.鈥�

Atkins is a 1997 graduate of the 老司机福利网 with a major in human resources. A dedicated, quality-driven human resource management professional, she combines a strong personal work ethic, a high level of leadership and initiative, and great team building and problem-solving skills.

At Budweiser Busch Distributing, Atkins provides comprehensive management of human resources for the beverage distributor, ensures compliance and enforcement of all state and federal mandates regarding employment for an organization with personnel levels ranging from 150-200 employees in a multi-location environment, and is responsible for policy development and administration, risk management, and administration of employee records and benefits, including contract negotiations.

Atkins directs and serves as administrator for the company鈥檚 financial benefit programs as well as all insurance plans and programs, ensures and certifies a drug-free workplace in accordance with OSHA and state rules and regulations, and administers all aspects of the workers compensation program. She also leads the company鈥檚 numerous activities and programs that benefit the region鈥檚 service and benevolent organizations.

Atkins is a member of the Jaguar Athletic Fund board, the USA Mitchell College of Business board of advisors, and Feeding the Gulf Coast (formerly the Bay Area Food Bank), of which she is the past chairman. Atkins is also past president of the 老司机福利网 National Alumni Association and Executive Women International.

The 老司机福利网 Board of Trustees has 16 members, including the governor, who serves in an ex officio capacity.

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