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Alexander City Housing Authority - Board of Commissioners
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 H. Floyd Knight
A native of Clay County, Mr. Knight was appointed to the Authority's Board of
Commissioners on January 17, 1980. He currently serves as Chairman of the
Board, a position he has held for 15 years.
Mr. Knight's role as Chairman is to guide the Board in establishing all
policies and procedures necessary for the management of the Authority's
activities. Mr. Knight said "For a long time I have been interested in serving
in this capacity because I felt I could make a difference in the lives of the
residents the Authority serves."
After over 30 years of service Mr. Knight retired after serving as an employee
with the Department of the Army, the Department of the Air Force, the office of
Military Government in Berlin, Germany and the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC).
He is a veteran of World War II and served in the ETO prior to, during and
after the Normandy Invasion.
During his career both as a civilian and in the military he distinguished
himself as an organization and personnel management specialist. In this
capacity he assisted in the establishment of both the U. S. Military Government
and the German Civil Government after VE day and before returning to the United
States.
Since his retirement in 1975 from the AEC in Washington, D.C. he returned to
Alex City and has served in various volunteer roles with Meals on Wheels,
Beautification Board, United Way, First United Methodist Church, Kiwanis Club,
Habitat for Humanity, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, The City of Alex City
and the Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. Knight is an alumnus of Sneed College and the University of Alabama. He is
married to the former Wanda Rawls of Alex City and they have two sons, a
grandson and three granddaughters.
At its annual convention, held in Panama City, Florida, August 28-31, 2006, the
Alabama Association of Housing and Redevelopement Authorities (AAHRA), selected Mr.
H. Floyd Knight, Commissioner and Chairman of the Board of Alexander City Housing
Authority, as Commissioner of the Year for the State of Alabama. This is a very
distinguished award because it represents 151 housing authorities throughout the
state and over 750 commissioners.
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 Mark M. Tuggle
A native of Alexander City, AL., Mr. Tuggle has served on the Board of
Commissioners since July 2004. He currently serves as Vice-Chairman.
Mr. Tuggle stated, "I have only served as a member of the Board of
Commissioners for a short time, but I look forward to serving on the board as
an opportunity to help others and expand my horizons."
A 1984 graduate of Benjamin Russell High School, Mr. Tuggle holds a 1986 A.S.
degree from Alexander City State Junior College. He is a 1988 graduate of
Auburn University with a B.S. degree in Forest Management. Mr. Tuggle has been
employed with Alabama Power Company for the last 14 years and is currently the
Forest Supervisor for the Tallapoosa River Region.
Mr. Tuggle is a member of several organizations such as the Alexander City
LIONS Club, The First United Methodist Church, a member of the First United
Methodist Church Administrative Board, serves on the Tallapoosa County Farmers
Federation Board, and volunteers for Meals on Wheels.
He is married to the former Michelle Hamby of Alexander City with one daughter.
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 Robert Howard
Mayor Barbara Young appointed Mr. Robert E. Howard to the
Board of Commissioners of the Alexander City Housing Authority (ACHA) on
February 5, 2008.
Mr. Howard will serve the remaining term of Mr. Jim Cotney until
January 22, 2012. He will
be one of five Commissioners who make up the Board.
Mr. Howard is a native of Alexander City, Alabama graduating
from Benjamin Russell High School in 1969. He went on to the University of
Alabama where he graduated from the School of Business and Commerce in 1973.
That same year he went to work for Russell Corporation as a management trainee
moving up the ladder to become Vice President of Operations, Russell Athletic,
and Director of Customer Service. He left Russell in 2000 and opened Wallace
Laundry and Dry Cleaners until 2006. He is currently employed with Russell
Lands as Assistant Manager of Kowaliga Marina.
Mr. Howard and his wife Beverly have been married for 22
years, have two children and are active members of First United Methodist
Church.
The ACHA welcomes Mr. Howard to the Board and thanks him for
his service.
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 Lee Lester
A native of Dadeville, AL, Mr. Lester has served on the Board of Commissioner
since January 29, 2002. Mayor Barbara Young reappointed Mr. Lee Lester to the
Board of Commissioners of the Alexander City Housing Authority on January 22,
2008 for another fiver year term ending in January, 2013. Mr Lester begins his
sixth year of service as one of five commissioners on the Board.
The Housing Authority welcomes Mr. Lester back!
Mr. Lester said "This past year has shown me just how much the members of the
Board and the Administrator are dedicated to the successful operation of the
Authority. It has been a pleasure to serve with them. The fact is that public
housing is very important because there will always be a need for a nice, clean
and affordable place to live."
A graduate of Jones School of Law and Jacksonville State University, Mr. Lester
holds a Bachelor of Law degree and a B. S. in Business Administration. He is a
graduate of the Realtors Institute and is a Broker with Lake Martin Realty.
Mr. Lester has served on the Alabama Association of Realtors Government Affairs
Committee; Trustee, ARPAC Committee and was acknowledged as Realtor Active in
Politics State Member of the Year in 1993. This year he has held the position
of president for Lake Martin Area Association of Realtors, was Realtor of the
Year, 1999-2000, served on the committee for Education Achievement Award,
chairperson for the Government Affairs Committee and Grievance Chairperson. As
a member of the Kiwanis Club of Alex City, he was Distinguished Lt. Governor,
11th Division, 1998-99, Distinguished President, 1995, Board Member from 1991
to present, chairperson for various committees and Kiwanian of the Year
1989-90.
Mr. Lester is married to the former Betty Wallace of Alexander City and they
have two children and two grandchildren.
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 Lucille Thompson
November 23, 2005, Mayor Barbara Young appoints Lucille Thompson to the
Authorities Board of Commissioners. A native of Alexander City, Ms. Thompson
has served on the Alexander City Housing Authority Board of Commissioners for a
short time. She was appointed as a Commissioner in December of 2005.
Ms. Thompson is a graduate of Benjamin Russell High School. She was employed by
Russell Corporation and later retired in 2003. She is a member of New
Elkahatchee Baptist Church in Alexander City. She has three children and four
grandchildren.
Ms. Thompson stated that she enjoys serving as a representative of the
residents to help voice their concerns and needs.
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