Stillman College Elected Four New Trustees
The Tuscaloosa college added four regional leaders to its board ahead of its 150th anniversary celebration in 2026.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in People
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Stillman College has elected four new members to its Board of Trustees, strengthening its leadership bench in Tuscaloosa. These appointments come as the institution prepares for its 150th anniversary milestone in 2026.
Why it matters
Board appointments at private institutions signal shifts in governance, external networking, and regional resource alignment. Bringing in experienced leaders from major sectors helps secure long-term institutional stability and community integration.
Stillman College has added four new board members as it approaches its 150th anniversary in 2026. The incoming trustees bring oversight experience from across the state.
The players
Joseph Brown
Western Division manager at Alabama Power, a large investor-owned utility providing electricity to Alabama customers.
Charles Johnson
President of SodexoMagic, a joint venture providing food and facilities management services to educational and corporate clients.
A.J. McCampbell
Alabama State Representative for House District 71, serving as a member of the state legislature.
Fitzgerald Washington
Director of External Affairs and Community Engagement for Buffalo Rock, a large regional independent beverage and snack distributor.
The details
The newly elected board members bring diverse backgrounds from key Alabama industries, including utility management, food services, public policy, and local commerce. These additions provide the college with professional expertise in external affairs, governmental relations, and corporate strategy. This governing body will oversee the institution's operations and fiscal direction as it enters its milestone anniversary year.
Timeline
October 13, 2026: Stillman College announced the election of its new board members.
Late October 2026: The four new trustees begin their official service.
Market Landscape
This election follows the pattern of higher education institutions leveraging board renewals to coincide with major institutional anniversaries. It marks a push to align the college's governance with regional business leaders as it prepares for its 150th anniversary.
Operators in Tuscaloosa should monitor how these new board members influence the college's procurement and partnership strategies. These appointments suggest a focus on deepening ties with major regional employers and state policymakers.
The takeaway
When high-profile regional leaders join an institutional board, it often signals an increased focus on corporate partnerships and regional economic integration. Owners should watch for new contracting or community-engagement opportunities stemming from these leadership shifts.
What happens next
The four new board members are scheduled to begin their service in late October 2026.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest regional leadership shifts in People.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Tuscaloosa Thread.
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