Today the Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA) announces the hiring of Meredith Drennen as its new Vice President of Investor Relations. As a core member of BBA’s leadership team, Drennen will focus on growing the organization's investor base as well as overseeing the recently announced Leadership Exchange Trip. With her extensive experience and a proven track record of success in the nonprofit sector, Drennen is poised to bring an invaluable impact to BBA.
Drennen joins BBA from the Homewood Chamber of Commerce, where she has led as Executive Director since 2015. Her tenure there was marked by significant accomplishments, including a 40% growth in membership and a 55% increase in renewal income. Her leadership and innovative membership recruitment and retention strategies significantly bolstered the Homewood Chamber of Commerce's growing success.
Drennen is no stranger to BBA, having previously held the role of Director of Operations at the organization from 2009 to 2014. As an original member of BBA's team, Drennen’s previous responsibilities extended to overseeing the governing bodies and playing a pivotal role in implementing the strategic plan, particularly during the organization’s critical post-merger period.
“Intervestor relations is a critical component of our organization’s success. Meredith’s extensive experience and proven track record in this area make her an invaluable asset.”
"Investor relations is a critical component of our organization's success. Meredith's extensive experience and proven track record in this area make her an invaluable asset," said Steve Ammons, President and CEO of BBA. "We are confident that under her guidance, our investor engagement will not only strengthen but also help drive our mission forward, bringing new opportunities and growth to the Greater Birmingham Region."
Drennen’s fifteen years of experience in nonprofit executive roles have been characterized by consistent delivery of remarkable results. Her commitment to making a meaningful impact in the region by strengthening businesses, individuals and communities was recognized when she was named the 2023 Chamber Professional of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama.
"I'm honored for the opportunity to rejoin BBA's team and elevate how we serve businesses across the Greater Birmingham Region," said Meredith Drennen. "I'm excited to dive in and design strategies that not only meet but exceed the needs of our valued investors and work together to foster a thriving business community we can all be proud of."