Susan E. Lursen

Accountant / CPA

Susan graduated from the University of South Alabama in 1984 with a bachelor’s degree in accounting.  She went to work for a national accounting firm, Pannell Kerr Forster, for several years, working mainly in the audit department and became a licensed Certified Public Accountant in 1986.  Susan gained much valuable experience and ventured out to start her own accounting firm in 1989.  She has worked with many small businesses in all types of industries, including nonprofits.  Susan has been involved with clients in retail, wholesale, construction, and service industries. more>>>

Richard E. Corrigan

Attorney at Law

Richard E. Corrigan, with Corrigan Law Firm PC (http://www.corriganlawfirm.com), was born in Mobile Alabama and attended college at the University of Virginia, where he received a bachelors degree in 1983. In 1986, Richard obtained a J.D. from the University of Alabama School of Law. While in law school, Richard served on the Alabama Law Review. After working as an associate in Memphis and Atlanta, Richard returned to Mobile in 1988 and began a litigation practice with Hamilton, Butler with an emphasis on commercial litigation. For a period of time, that practice included real estate and title insurance claims litigation, commercial litigation and litigation on behalf of premises owners, insurance companies and self-insured entities. more>>>

Carlisha Hartzog Bagsby

Banking

Carlisha Hartzog Bagsby is a Senior Relationship Banker with RBC Bank (http://www.rbcbankusa.com) in Mobile, AL.  She assists clients with personal and small business needs by conducting financial reviews and helping customers achieve their financial goals.  Mrs. Bagsby is a graduate of the University of Alabama, and has been in the financial services industry for seven years.  Prior to joining RBC Bank, she worked with AmSouth Bank in Tampa, FL after completing the AmSouth Bank Management Associate Program.  She began her banking career with Alabama Credit Union in Tuscaloosa, AL.  She is currently pursuing a Masters degree in Business Administration from the University of South Alabama. more>>>

Mary Gormandy White

Human Resource Management

Mary Gormandy White, M.A., SPHR is co-founder of Mobile Technical Institute and MTI Business Solutions (www.mobiletechwebsite.com), a full-service training and consulting firm. She oversees MTI's corporate training and continuing education division and also provides consulting services to a variety of human resources and public relations clients. More>>>Mary specializes in soft skill employee development classes, and has extensive experience facilitating training in areas related to human resources, communication, customer service, management, leadership, and public relations. She also teaches PHR and SPHR certification preparation courses and is a frequent speaker at conferences and association meetings.... more>>>

Michelle Crowe Ritter

Business and Marketing

Michelle Crowe Ritter’s 18-year career of providing strong direction, expert advice, and general counseling within large and small corporate environments is highlighted by a personal dedication to maximizing organizational efficiency and empowering others to succeed. Michelle currently owns e-worc web design and sales consulting firm (http://www.e-worc.com) in Mobile, Alabama where she designs informational web sites with a focus on Search Engine Marketing and Optimization.  She also teaches a series of Success Seminars at Mobile Technical Institute with a focus on Relationship Selling, Leadership and Verbal and Written communication.  more>>>