Now Open
Whitaker Roofing Company recently opened at 6838 Gadsden Highway. This is the second location for the roofing company in Alabama. Whitaker Roofing is based in Georgia but also serves Tennessee and Alabama. The company offers residential and commercial roofing services and is fully licensed and insured. Business hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday until 3 p.m.
659-300-5620, wrcroofing.com
Personnel Moves
Photos courtesy of Business Wire
When he retires at the end of the year, Ronnie Smith, left, head of Regions’ corporate banking group, will be succeeded by Brian Willman, center, who currently serves as head of commercial banking for the company. Nikki Stephenson, right, head of credit products for Regions, will be elevated to serve as head of commercial banking.
Ronnie Smith, head of the corporate banking group for Regions Bank, plans to retire at the end of the year following more than four decades of service to Regions and its predecessor banks. Brian Willman, head of commercial banking for Regions, will succeed Smith in the corporate banking group, and Nikki Stephenson, head of credit products for Regions, will be elevated to serve as head of commercial banking. Smith began his career in 1981 at Deposit Guaranty National Bank in Mississippi, one of the banks that would ultimately combine to become Regions. Smith held numerous leadership roles before he was named head of the corporate banking group in 2018. Willman joined Regions in 2009 as community banking executive serving Georgia and South Carolina. He was later elevated to further leadership roles and became head of commercial banking in early 2020. Stephenson joined Regions’ capital markets division in 2008 from SunTrust Bank and has held a number of leadership roles throughout her tenure.
1-800-734-4667, regions.com
Anniversaries
The Taco Mama franchise is celebrating 13 years in business. The restaurant’s original location opened in November 2011 in Mountain Brooks’s Crestline Village. Since then, the restaurant has expanded to 10 locations including 2050 Gadsden Highway, Suite 128, in Trussville. Taco Mama is known for “build your own” tacos, quesadillas, burritos and bowls, plus an extensive margarita menu. The Trussville location is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and until 8 p.m. Sunday.
205-905-8226, tacomamaonline.com
Eighteen South has been on Patrick Way in Trussville for two
years. The store carries a premium, eclectic blend of men’s clothing. The second location, in Homewood, has recently opened at The Edge. The store is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
eighteen-south.com
Water Mountain Trail is celebrating its second anniversary in the Pinnacle Shopping Center in Trussville. The upscale outdoors retailer carries gear for camping and hiking, apparel and more.
205-508-3681, “Water Mountain Trail” on Facebook
Jiffy Lube is celebrating two years at the North Chalkville Road location. The automotive maintenance franchise offers fast and convenient service for oil changes, as well as brake services, filter and fluid changes, tires, inspections and more. Business hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
659-287-0220, jiffylube.com
Trussville Yoga has been in business at 1800 Tin Valley Circle, Suite A, for one year. The yoga studio offers various types of yoga classes, including beginner, chair, restorative, hot yoga, vinyasa, meditation and sound healing. Classes are available both in the daytime and evening for men and women of all levels of experience. Visit the website for specific class schedules.
205-844-2929, trussvilleyoga.com
Con Huevos is celebrating one year on Main Street in Trussville’s Entertainment District. Patrons can expect traditional Mexican breakfast and brunch menu options, including quesadillas, eggs served a variety of ways, churros, breakfast cocktails and more. The restaurant is open Wednesday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
conhuevos.us