MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WDNews) — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a new slate of appointments to the Alabama STEM Council, bringing together leaders from education, business and industry to help strengthen science, technology, engineering and mathematics opportunities across the state.
The appointments include seven regional representatives from key industries, along with additional members representing education, aerospace, technology and entrepreneurship.
“These appointees bring valuable experience from across our state’s leading industries and educational communities. Their service will help ensure the Alabama STEM Council continues preparing students for bright futures and supporting the workforce needs of our growing economy,” said Gov. Ivey.
The newly appointed regional representatives are:
Region 1: Dr. Charles Elliott, medical industry
Region 2: Farley Thompson Fink, aerospace industry, ACI, a Wencor/HEICO company
Region 3: Matthias Goetz, automobile industry, IAC Group
Region 4: Kristen Julbert, financial industry, Regions
Region 5: Daniel Mullenix, agriculture and advanced services, GreenPoint Ag
Region 6: Kate Killebrew, nonprofit STEM and business sector
Region 7: Jeremy Doggette, manufacturing industry, ArcelorMittal Calvert
Additional appointments include Rep. Terri Collins as chair, Josh Williams representing career technical and higher education, Ethan Mattocks of Airbus representing the aerospace industry, and Charisse Stokes of Tidal IT Solutions, LLC representing technology and entrepreneurship.
“Each of these leaders brings a unique perspective that will help advance STEM opportunities across Alabama,” said Secretary Reed. “By bringing together voices from education, business and industry, the Council will play an important role in helping students understand where STEM can take them and how those skills connect to meaningful careers right here in Alabama.”
The Alabama STEM Council operates within the Alabama Department of Workforce and works to advance STEM education, career awareness and industry alignment. Through partnerships with educators, employers and community organizations, the council supports efforts to expand STEM learning opportunities and strengthen Alabama’s future workforce.
