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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 12, 2002

Birmingham-Southern names local leaders to President's Advisory Council

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.-Nine local Birmingham business leaders are the newest members of the President's Advisory Council at Birmingham-Southern College.

The council consists of individuals who have an interest in issues related to higher education and who wish to make a positive impact through input and participation.

New BSC President's Advisory Council members are:
Brooke Tanner Battle, assistant vice president-Real Estate Finance, HealthSouth Corp.; Robert Eugene Battle, partner, Burr & Forman LLP; Carmelita J. Bivens, director of special education, Bessemer City Schools; Warren J. Hawkins Jr., CEO, Banc Partners; Felyicia R. Jerald, administrator of external affairs, Mercedes-Benz U.S. International Inc.; Kathy G. Mezrano, president/CEO, Kathy G. & Co. Inc.; Curtis C. Pickens, regional manager of external affairs, BellSouth; Conrad W. Rafield III, owner, Rafield Investment Co. Inc; and Steven T. Stine, senior attorney, Vulcan Materials Co.