S01 E20: Steve Ammons, CEO of the Birmingham Business Alliance

Jun 24, 2024 | Episodes

Meet Steve Ammons

The transcendent career of a recovering politician. Before Steve Ammons became the CEO of the Birmingham Business Alliance, he served as a Jefferson County Commissioner, focusing on economic development and information technology. Steve’s journey from entrepreneur to city council member to a key figure in regional economic growth has left a lasting impact on the Birmingham region.

In this episode of Real Leadership, we discuss:

  • How Steve is transforming the Birmingham Business Alliance amid leadership instability
  • The critical role of workforce development in attracting major employers like the JM Smucker Company
  • Navigating the challenges of regulation and workforce participation at both local and national levels
  • The great reads that have shaped Steve’s outlook on leadership

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