Steering Committee
Leaders in coastal Alabama have come together to create Coastal Conversations as a platform for increased civic awareness and engagement across our region. Meet the members of our Steering Committee who work together to develop community conversations that will help move the needle and make coastal Alabama the best place to be.
Dr. Michael Chambers
University of South Alabama
Executive Director, Coastal Conversations
Stacy Wellborn
Wellborn Strategies
Communications Director
Wiley Blankenship
Coastal Alabama Partnership
Steering Committee Member
Bestor Ward, III
The J.L.Bedsole Foundation
Steering Committee Member
Chris Lee
The J.L.Bedsole Foundation
Steering Committee Member
Claire Hensley
Coastal Alabama Partnership
Steering Committee Member
Bestor Ward, IV
Restoration Oyster Company
Steering Committee Member
Kellie Hope
Business Council of Alabama
Steering Committee Member
Kayley Shepard
Univeristy of South Alabama
Steering Committee Member