Board of Directors

Chris Montz
President
Sr. Loan Officer
Edge Home Finance
About Chris

Jason M. Clark
Vice President
Sr. Manager & Director of Construction for Gov. Services, Horne, LLP
About Jason

Jesse Elders
Secretary
Insurance & Operations
Nucor Steel
About Jesse

Blake Sanders
Treasurer
Director of Business Development
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About Blake

Dylan Angeline
Parliamentarian
Attorney
Hall, Booth, Smith, PC
About Dylan
Dylan has also served as a senior health policy analyst in Washington, DC, where he led development for national health care practitioner scopes of practice and pandemic responses. Additionally, he also served on the UAB Strategic Planning Council, advising on and collaborating with the office of general counsel to navigate state certificate of need requests, telehealth implementation, and other regulatory matters.
Dylan earned his Juris Doctor from Samford University, and has two Masters from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He also received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. A veteran of the United States Air Force, Dylan acts as director for the non-profit organization Alabama Veteran and Dovetail Landing, which provide behavioral health counseling, skills training, and targeted financial assistance to recently discharged service members and veterans.

Greg Blake
Board Member
MBA, CSP, OHST • Safety & Health Manager, Southern Company
About Greg

Keith Mitchell
Board Member
Owner
AlphaGraphics Birmingham Downtown
About Keith
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A proud veteran, Keith served in the Alabama Army National Guard from 1990 to 1996, where he developed a deep commitment to leadership and excellence. His military career was distinguished by his completion of Airborne, Air Assault, B-NOC, and Officer Candidate Scholar (OCS), equipping him with robust skills in tactical operations and strategic planning.
Keith also has a rich history of pastoral work, having served as the President and Senior Pastor at Restoration Ministries, where he led a large team of volunteers and staff in variou community and spiritual programs. His pastoral experience has seamlessly translated into his current passion for marriage and family coaching, where he helps families strengthen their relationships and navigate life’s challenges.
Under Keith’s leadership, his businesses have thrived through his strategic vision and dedication to improving operations. His focus on team building and efficiency has not on propelled his companies forward but also fostered a culture of growth and development among
his teams.
In the community, Keith is deeply involved in various leadership roles. He is a member of the Steering Committee for the Jefferson County Republican Executive Committee, Executive Committee Member of Alabama Republican, and he founded and led the Trinity School Board, and the Teamworx Networking Group, further demonstrating his commitment to service and leadership.

Chris ‘Elroy’ Stricklin
Board Member
Air Force Colonel (ret)
Business Executive & Motivational Speaker
About Elroy
Retired Air Force Colonel Chris ‘Elroy’ Stricklin is a business executive and three-time bestselling leadership author as well as a highly sought after motivational keynote speaker. He is a passionate veteran advocate focusing on the mental health of those who served and their families. During his 23-year military career, his assignments ranged from the F-15C, AF Thunderbird Solo, DARPA, White House to the Pentagon with air combat in Iraq and Ground Combat in Afghanistan. A native of Alabama, he is married to his high school sweetheart, Terri, and together they have four children.

James “Mike” Oakley
Board Member
Mayor
Centreville, AL
About Mike
Key Achievements:
Military Service: Oakley served nearly 40 years in the Alabama Army National Guard, including three years on active duty with three deployments, and retired as Command Sergeant Major, the highest enlisted rank in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Education and Career: Oakley graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in journalism/public relations and was a letterman in Track and Field. His career spans journalism, public relations, economic development, athletic administration at the University of Montevallo, and public relations with Alabama Power, where he later became a liaison for government relations.
Public Service in Education: Elected to the Bibb County Board of Education in 1998, Oakley served as president for most of his 23 years. He advocated for education policies at the state and national levels and held leadership roles in the Alabama Association of School Boards, including as District Director and State President-Elect.
Military Advocacy: As State President of the Enlisted Association of the Alabama National Guard, Oakley spent six years advocating for military benefits and worked with policymakers in Montgomery and Washington, D.C.
Mayoral Leadership: Since being elected Mayor in 2020, Oakley has embraced the opportunity to serve his community. During his tenure, he has relied on his extensive network to guide the development of Centreville.
Municipal Leadership & Awards: Oakley has been active in various organizations, including the Alabama League of Municipalities, the West Alabama Planning Agency, and others. He participated in the prestigious Phillip Morris Mayor’s Design Summit and was awarded the Advanced Municipal Officers award by the Alabama League of Municipalities. He was elected to the board of the Alabama City-County Managers Association in 2021 and became Vice President of the West Alabama Mayors Association and the League of Municipalities Board of Directors in 2023.
Current Leadership Roles: In 2024, Oakley joined the Alabama Power Eneregizers (Retirees) Board and was recently elected President of the West Alabama Mayors Association.
Mike Oakley’s distinguished career in military service, education, business, and local government reflects his unwavering commitment to public service and leadership.
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