FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact: Danielle Moran

daniellemoran@hsvc100.org

256-227-0423

Huntsville, Ala. (October 18, 2012)— The Committee of 100 has selected 10 new members to join its YP organization of 50 local young professionals active in community leadership and political issues.

A group of 215 CEOs and professionals, the Committee of 100 focuses on economic development and public education issues and projects, in addition to supporting candidates for local elected offices.  YP members receive training in community and political issues, and are mentored by other members of the Committee of 100.

Committee of 100 YP sponsored Rock the Vote in 2008, 2010 and 2012 at the Historic Huntsville Depot for all area young professionals to meet local political candidates and register to vote.

Newly elected members of Committee of 100 YP are:

• Brent Beal, Ables, Baxter, Parker & Smith
• Caroline Bentley, J & S Associates
• Sarah Brown, The Boeing Company
• Kathleen Byrne, TMRA Consulting, Inc.
• Emily Elam, Madison County Schools
• Bronwen Murray, In the Loop Communications
• Sarah Oglesby, Arthritis Foundation
• Jeremy Pope, Graham & Company
• Dr. Bo Rivera, Southeastern Skin Cancer and Dermatology
• Matthew Stegherr, Camber Corporation

Tracy Doughty, vice president of emergency & trauma services at Huntsville Hospital, is Chair of Committee of 100 YP.  A full list of members is available at www.huntsvillecommitteeof100.org.