Colonel Jeremy Jiggs Chapman graduated and received his commission from the United States Military Academy in 1998.  He’s an avid fan of Army Football, as he played offensive line while at the academy – Beat Navy!  After graduating from the Engineer Officer Basic Course at Ft Leonard Wood, MO, he led a mechanized combat PLT in A/299^th EN BN, 1^st BDE, 4^th ID, Ft Hood, TX.  He later became the B/299^th EN BN Company XO and the BN S1 before heading to the Captains’ Career Course (CCC).

After CCC, COL Chapman was a G3 Battle Captain in the XVIII ABN Corps, Ft Bragg, NC, in 2001/02 where he supported the initial deployments of units to contingency operations after 9/11.  He subsequently deployed with the 37^th EN BN (CBT) (ABN) to Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) supporting the 101^st ABN DIV as the Deputy BN S3 in Mosul, Iraq, in 2003/04.  Following redeployment, he commanded B/37^th EN Company (CBT) (ABN).  Following command, he received a MS degree in Civil & Environmental Engineering from Stanford University.  He then joined the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in New Orleans as a Senior PM after Hurricane Katrina, 2006-2009.  His project (IHNC Barrier) was the largest Civil Works Design Build project in the history of the Corps at $1.1 billion.

COL Chapman’s follow-on assignment was the J3 Operations Officer for the Afghanistan Engineer District supporting USFOR-A during Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), 2009/10.  He managed daily operations and led a joint security force that protected servicemen and civilians across all regions of Afghanistan. Upon redeployment, he attended Intermediate Leadership Education (ILE) at the Command & General Staff College (CGSC), Ft Leavenworth, KS.  After ILE in May 2011, he joined the 10^th MTN DIV in OEF Regional Command – South as the G3 Deputy Division Engineer supporting basing across the region.  Upon redeployment, he held various positions in the Division G3 including the Deputy DIVENG and DIV Training/Exercises Chief.

In June 2012, COL Chapman became BN S3 of the 2^nd BDE Special Troops BN, 2^nd BCT, where he trained and deployed his unit to OEF, Paktika, Afghanistan, with the 2^nd Security Force Assistance BDE.  Next, he assumed the BN XO duty downrange and redeployed the unit back to Ft Drum.  Then he moved to serve as the 1^st AD and Fort Bliss Command Inspector General 2014/15.

COL Chapman uncased the colors and took command of the 2^nd BDE EN BN (BEB) on 10 Jun 2015, after the unit moved from White Sands Missile Range, NM.  The unit rapidly reorganized and conducted a gated training strategy from individual skills to collective events like Sapper Forge, Bulldog/Iron Focus, and NTC 16-05 prior to deployment in support of OPN Spartan Shield supporting ARCENT missions across the Middle East Region.  After command, he was the senior maneuver support trainer at NTC, Sidewinder 07, training brigades for deployments worldwide in decisive action operations.  After attending the Army War College, he served as the Deputy Division Engineer for Mississippi Valley Division and Secretary of the Mississippi River Commission, USACE.

COL Chapman’s awards include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal (2 OLC), Meritorious Service Medal (6 OLC), Army Commendation Medal (3 OLC), GWOT Expeditionary and Service Medals, Afghanistan Campaign Medal (3 CS), Humanitarian Service Medal, NATO Medal, Combat Action Badge, Senior Parachutist Badge, and Ranger Tab.  LTC Chapman is a certified Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri.  He is married to Renee with three boys (16-20 yrs old).

Sara has lived in Mobile, AL since 2004, following her studies in Animal Bioscience at the Pennsylvania State University. She has been an active volunteer and team leader with Share the Beach since 2010 and became the director for the program in 2020. Living and promoting sustainability in everyday life flows perfectly with her love of the beach and sea turtles. Her husband Shane, daughter Audrey (11), son Oliver (8) and dog Luna keep her running! When she’s not elbow-deep in a turtle nest, Sara can be found camping with the cub scouts, helping at the community theater where her daughter performs, taking trips in the family camper, biking, swimming, and reading a good book.

Shonnda Smith has been serving in dual capacity as the Deputy Executive Director of Public Works and Senior Director of Parks and Recreation for the past year. As Deputy Executive Director, Shonnda is responsible for ensuring smooth operational delivery of department initiatives, spanning the Public Works Directorate, including Build Mobile, Engineering, Parks and Recreation, Programs and Project Management, Public Services, Real Estate and Asset Management, and the Resilience Office. She serves as liaison and facilitator between staff and the Executive Director. In her role as Senior Director of Parks and Recreation, Shonnda is responsible for Athletics, Azalea City Golf Course, Community Centers, Events, Operations, Parks Maintenance, Recreation Administration, SAIL, Seniors & Therapeutics, and the Mobile Tennis Center.

Shonnda joined the City of Mobile’s Parks and Recreation division as its leader in 2019 and has quickly developed a reputation for being a visionary and an agent of change. Through her transformational leadership, Shonnda has revamped programming, reporting structures, and policies, all with an eye on the future for a Mobile we can be proud to call home.

Prior to her arrival at the City of Mobile,  Shonnda served as Chief Programming Officer for the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission. Previous professional roles include Executive Staff Officer for the Louisiana Department of Education, Center Manager for Embassy Summer Study Group in Northridge, California, Program Manager for Miami Dade College, and Director of Community Programs for Young Women Christian Association (YWCA) in Pasadena.

Shonnda’s diverse educational background includes Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership & Human Services, Nova Southeastern University, ABD; Master of Arts in Kinesiology/Sport Management, California State University; Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology/Secondary Physical Education, California State University; and Exchange Program, University of Wales in Cardiff, United Kingdom. She holds professional certifications in Human Resources (SHRM), National Recreation and Park Association Directors, Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP), and Certified Aquatics Facility Operator (AFO).

Shonnda is a current resident of Mobile where she serves as a board member on the Mobile Arts Council and maintains membership in the Alabama Recreation Parks Association (ARPA) and Learning Resource Network (LERN). She serves on the Program Committee and Magazine Editorial Board for National Recreation Parks Association (NRPA), is a past Regional Board Member for the Louisiana Recreation Parks Association (LRPA) and a former Southeast Region Board Member for the NRPA Ethnic Minority Society.

District 7 Gina Gregory

Councilwoman Gina Gregory was first elected to the Mobile City Council representing District 7 on the city’s northwest side in 2005. Since then, she has been re-elected four times without opposition. As President of the Council, she was the first woman ever to be elected as an officer in Mobile City Council history by her colleagues.

Though this is Gina’s first political office, she was not a newcomer to politics or to government work. Gina served the citizens of Mobile as the City’s Public Relations Director and Spokesperson under former Mayor Mike Dow for three years. During that time, Gina was an integral part of Dow’s executive staff, overseeing the Mayor’s communications, the City’s Special Events Department, and sister cities’ activities. After leaving her post in Mayor Dow’s administration, Gina worked for eight years with MDi Media Group as the company’s Public Relations Director before serving as the Community Affairs Leader with Hargrove Engineers + Constructors.

Gina has a broad background in media and government including reporting and anchoring the news at Mobile’s WKRG-TV, WSFA-TV in Montgomery, AL, WCJB-TV in Gainesville, FL, and WJXT-TV in Jacksonville, FL. Gina’s experience in government extends to the state level. She served as the Associate Director for the Alabama Petroleum Council in Montgomery, as a Public Affairs Representative and Lobbyist. As the Associate Director, Gina represented companies doing business in the state, she was a member of the Business Council of Alabama and participated in regional and national legislative conferences.

Gina grew up in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida where she attended Choctawhatchee High School, and has just been named to the school’s Hall of Fame. Gina is a proud University of Florida Gator with a degree in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in Political Science.

Gina is a graduate of Leadership Alabama, Leadership Mobile, and a member of the Junior League of Mobile, Senior Bowl Committee. Gina and her husband, Todd Golomb, are members of Ashland Place United Methodist Church, where she serves on the Board of Directors.

Prior to being named the Youth Violence Prevention Coordinator for the City of Mobile, Joshua has served as a Special Agent with the United States Secret Service, a Police officer with the City of Mobile for six years and eleven years as an Officer in the Army National Guard. He graduated in 2011 from the University of South Alabama with his bachelor’ and in 2017 from Liberty University with his masters. With over ten years of experience in Law Enforcement Joshua has emerged as a leading voice for 21st Century Policing Practices. In his current capacity he serves as the subject matter expert in violence prevention efforts surrounding the youth in the city. By utilizing his skill, knowledge and training in behavioral analysis, threat assessment and violent risk factor identification, Joshua has proven vital in the City’s ability to combat youth violence. Joshua is currently an active board member with the USA Black Alumni Association and an active USA Lifetime Alumni Member. He also serves on the board for Mobile United and is currently a member of the 2023 Leadership Mobile Class. He is also a 2017 graduate of Connect Mobile and recent inductee into the 100 Black Men of Greater Mobile. Joshua is currently serving as the President of Project THRIVE, the City of Mobile’s Non-Profit Trauma Informed Initiative. Over the years, Joshua has been given the Officer of the Month, Excellent Police Duty, Commanders Citation, and Chief’s Unit of the Year award from the Mobile Police Department. He has also received numerous awards during his time in the Alabama Army National Guard for his leadership and strategic prowess. He was also recognized by Mobile Bay Magazine in 2017 for his work with the Santa with a Badge initiative and as one of Mobile’s 40 under 40 class of 2023.

Chuck Greene
President & Chief Executive Officer, AM/NS Calvert

Chuck Greene was appointed President & Chief
Executive Officer of AM/NS Calvert on September 1,
2021. Chuck joined AM/NS Calvert in the fall of 2018 as
Chief Operating Officer. In his new role as President &
Chief Executive Officer, Chuck is responsible for the
operations and strategic direction of the multibillion-dollar
steel processing facility in Calvert, which is jointly owned
by ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel Corporation.
With over 30 years of experience in the steel industry, Chuck began his career in 1990
as a Process Automation Engineer participating in the design and start-up of new rolling
mill installations. Since then, he has held various positions over the years. Chuck
worked for 20 years at Gallatin Steel and was the General Manager of Operations for
the last 6. Following Gallatin, he was the VP of Operations at Byer Steel. Chuck has a
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. He and
his wife Katie reside in Mobile, Alabama.