BOOM! COVER PROFILE: Susan Fisher
In this heartfelt conversation, Susan Fisher reflects on a life shaped by faith, family, service, and intentional presence. From her years in retail leadership and ministry at Frazer Church to the quieter joys of retirement, Susan shares the wisdom she has gained through seasons of...
BOOM! COVER PROFILE: Debby Thomas
For more than four decades, Debby Thomas has quietly built a life rooted in service, faith, and community across Alabama’s River Region. A nurse by profession and a servant at heart, her journey has taken her from Midwestern beginnings to a life deeply woven into...
BOOM! COVER PROFILE: Dr. Mark Kingry
After more than three decades serving the River Region, Dr. Mark Kingry has built a career rooted in excellence, relationships, and a genuine passion for helping others. In this conversation, he reflects on the early days of launching his orthodontic practice, the evolution of technology...
BOOM! COVER PROFILE: Bea Forniss
As Bea Forniss prepares to celebrate her 75th birthday this summer, she shows no signs of slowing down. A lifelong educator, state leader, community advocate, and woman of deep faith, Bea’s story is one of purpose pursued with intention. From her humble beginnings in Pritchard,...
BOOM! COVER PROFILE: Jamie & Carol Loeb
Jamie and Carol Loeb’s story is one of deep roots, enduring partnership, and quiet resilience. Both raised in Montgomery, they chose to build their lives in the River Region, watching it evolve while remaining committed to the community that shaped them. Married for 31 years,...
BOOM! COVER PROFILE: Katrina Shaw
At 63, Katrina Shaw is living proof that strength, joy, and growth don’t have an expiration date. A lifelong athlete, fitness innovator, and encouraging force of nature, Katrina has spent decades helping people of all ages move past fear, limitation, and the phrase “I’m too...
BOOM! COVER PROFILE: Jay and Cheri Love
After 31 years of marriage, four children, and four toddlers now calling them “Lovey” and “JJ,” Cheri and Jay Love still radiate the same spark that began with a simple Subway sandwich order and a chance connection at a Chamber event. Their story is one...
BOOM! COVER PROFILE: Kim Mason
Kim Mason is living proof that curiosity—and courage—don’t come with an expiration date. In this inspiring interview, the beloved actor, director, and longtime portfolio advisor opens up about feeling more confident than ever, the power of mentors who spoke life into her, and why she’s...
BOOM! COVER PROFILE: Martha Smith
Martha’s story is one of faith, resilience, and deep compassion. A longtime Montgomery resident, she treasures the city’s small-town warmth and connections. Her 27-year career in community banking not only built her confidence but also taught her the importance of caring for others—a passion she...
BOOM! COVER PROFILE: Tommy Dismukes
When you meet Tommy Dismukes, you quickly understand why he has been such a steady presence at Huntingdon College and in the Montgomery community for more than three decades. A Lexington, Kentucky native who came south in 1979 with dreams of basketball and the blessing...