Board of Directors
Brandon Cummings
President
president@rotaractbhm.org
The President is responsible for overall strategic direction and management. Their primary duties include presiding over club meetings, leading the executive team, and representing the club to external entities. Additionally, the President is instrumental in overseeing the club’s operations and its alignment with the organization’s mission and objectives.
Thomas Yerby
President – Elect
president.elect@rotaractbhm.org
The President-Elect’s primary responsibilities include preparing to assume the role of President in the next term, presiding over meetings in the President’s absence, assisting directors in committee organization and goal-setting, maintaining communication with external entities, and ensuring the club’s smooth transition between leadership terms.
Alex Bowker
Executive Vice President
vicepresident@rotaractbhm.org
The Executive Vice President is responsible for overseeing all club operations, assisting directors in committee organization and goal achievement, managing communication with Rotary International and the district, and supervising technology and data-related aspects of the club.
Rutland Price
Vice President of Finance
treasurer@rotaractbhm.org
The Vice President of Finance is responsible for managing the financial aspects of the club and foundation, including budgeting, record-keeping, fundraising, and compliance. They also report financial status to the board and members regularly.
Maggie Elliott
Vice President of Membership Development
membership@rotaractbhm.org
The VP of Membership Development focuses on member engagement and development, ensuring that Club programming evolves to meet member needs and fosters a sense of community within Rotaract membership. They oversee programs like Leadership Development, Board Fellows, and Junior Rotaractors, and assist alumni-members transitioning to local Rotary Clubs.
Julian Grant
Vice President of Membership Recruitment
recruitment@rotaractbhm.org
The VP of Membership Recruitment manages the membership recruitment process, including application review and recruitment committees, guest check-in at meetings, and new member orientation. They proactively recruit a diverse population of candidates and maintain communication with potential members while attending Club functions to meet potential recruits.
Leah Davis
Vice President of Programs
programs@rotaractbhm.org
The VP of Programs is tasked with selecting speakers for luncheon meetings, coordinating logistics for various programs and events, including the RED Talks luncheon and the Club’s Annual Meeting. They aim to enhance members’ personal and professional growth through innovative learning opportunities.
Susie Bridges
Vice President of Public Relations
communications@rotaractbhm.org
The VP of Public Relations is responsible for managing the Club’s external communications and media relations, overseeing the development of a comprehensive communications strategy, maintaining the Club’s website and social media accounts, and fostering positive relationships with community sponsors and partners.
Matthew Taylor
Vice President of Service
service@rotaractbhm.org
The VP of Club Service oversees the Club’s monthly and special service projects, including international opportunities, by sourcing and coordinating partnering organizations, planning projects, and maintaining the Club’s Free Little Libraries. They also expand partnerships with civic organizations and city officials.
Auriel Thompson
Vice President of Signature Services
signatureservice@rotaractbhm.org
The VP of Signature Service manages the Club’s Signature Service Projects, such as Ready2Read and Ready2Succeed, by recruiting volunteers, overseeing project committees, and maintaining partnerships with education providers and state agencies. They collaborate with the VP of Club Service to ensure cohesion between monthly and signature service projects.
Dewayne Jones
Vice President of Social
social@rotaractbhm.org
The VP of Social is responsible for planning and organizing monthly social events to strengthen member relationships, as well as overseeing major fundraisers like the Foundation Ball and Hack-It Classic/Pin Down Polio. They work on identifying unique and engaging social programming, managing committees for service and fundraising events, and coordinating efforts with the Rotaract Club of Birmingham Foundation board.