Ribbon Cut on New Huntsville Center on Redstone Arsenal

Ribbon Cut on New Huntsville Center on Redstone Arsenal

HUNTSVILLE, AL  |  January 10, 2024 – Hundreds of employees, former employees, friends, family and distinguished visitors filled warehouse at the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center’s new facility at Redstone Gateway for a ceremony officially opening the doors of Huntsville Center on Redstone Arsenal.

In his opening remarks, Col. Sebastien Joly said he was “probably the happiest and proudest commander in the United State Army.”

“Welcome to the new home of the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center in Huntsville on Redstone Arsenal,” Joly said before an eruption of whoops, cheers and applause from the crowd.

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After 43 years with JWA, Alice Skinner Russell RetiresAlice Skinner headshot

After 43 years with JWA, Alice Skinner Russell Retires

MONTGOMERY, AL  |  January 2, 2024 – In the summer of 1980 Alice Skinner accepted a job with Jim Wilson & Associates as a paralegal for the firm. Specializing in the coordination of documentation for major real estate transactions, Alice quickly made an outstanding statement of excellent achievement. Her dedication to detail proved invaluable during her early years at JWA.

During the late 1980’s Alice attended Jones Law School, receiving her degree in 1987 and opened yet another chapter of her tenure with JWA. Over the next thirty plus years Alice worked on over 35 major transactions, negotiated thousands of leases and, most importantly, became a source of respected advice through hours and hours of consultation during each working day, a dynamic characteristic of a person who defined what it meant to be a team player.

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Brian Wilson Joins Jim Wilson & Associates

Brian Wilson Joins Jim Wilson & Associates

MONTGOMERY, AL  |  December 4, 2023 – Jim Wilson & Associates, LLC (JWA) is pleased to announce that Brian Wilson has joined the company as a Business Development Associate. He will play a crucial role in identifying new business opportunities, building and maintaining client relationships, and driving revenue growth across JWA’s portfolio. Brian graduated from Auburn University in 2023 with his educational background in Business Administration, specializing in Business Management, and a minor in Entrepreneurship and Family Business. Brian brings a wealth of knowledge to JWA. Brian’s entry into Jim Wilson & Associates, LLC marks and exciting milestone as he joins his father in the family business, representing the next generation of leadership. With Brian’s arrival, JWA demonstrates its commitment to sustaining and evolving its legacy while embracing innovation and growth.

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Jim Wilson & Associates Recognizes Long Tenured EmployeesJWA logo

Jim Wilson & Associates Recognizes Long Tenured Employees

MONTGOMERY, AL  |  November 27, 2023 – Thanksgiving and the annual company luncheon for Jim Wilson & Associates provides the opportunity each year to recognize long tenured employees. Jim Wilson, Jr., the company’s founder, began the tradition in the mid 1980’s. Since then, the company makes a special recognition for each employee’s ten year celebration with JWA and each subsequent five years. In 2023, JWA recognized Heather King (10 years), Whitney Latham (15 years), and Ron Rhodes (20 Years). These employees joined others in the company with length of service awards.

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Jim Wilson III: How UA System honored late trustee, builder of Alabama football dynasty

Jim Wilson III: How UA System honored late trustee, builder of Alabama football dynasty

TUSCALOOSA, AL  |  November 3, 2023 – Before UA System trustee Ron Gray finished talking about late trustee Jim Wilson III, Gray had a story he wanted to share.

Gray, speaking at the UA System Board of Trustees meeting Friday in Tuscaloosa, went back to a time golfing at the beach before Wilson passed. Gray was playing in a match against Wilson at Camp Creek in Seacrest, Florida in 2021.

“When you play golf with Jim in a match, you better be ready for trash talk,” Gray said. “Jim loved to trash talk.”

Here’s the moment Gray remembered: Wilson had a long putt; about 50 feet, for a birdie that was going to win the match. Wilson was playing with a close friend of his against Gray and Chancellor Finis St. John. Gray was holding the flag stick when Wilson hit his putt. Then Wilson starts walking. Gray thought there was no way the putt would go in. Then Wilson started walking faster. By the time the ball got to the hole, Wilson was running. Then the ball went in.

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The Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama Honors James W. Wilson III

The Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama Honors James W. Wilson III

TUSCALOOSA, AL  |  November 3, 2023 – Today, the Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama honored James “Jim” Winfrey Wilson III for his extraordinary service to the Board of Trustees, the University of Alabama System, and the State of Alabama. The Board of Trustees presented Jim’s daughter, Wesley Clingman, and brother, Will Wilson, with a copy of the below resolution as well as announcing that a plaque honoring Jim will be installed at the southern entrance of Bryant-Denny Stadium.

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Redstone Gateway Announces Completion of Much Anticipated DevelopmentPicture of Fairfield by Marriott

Redstone Gateway Announces Completion of Much Anticipated Development

HUNTSVILLE, AL  |  November 1, 2023 – Much to the excitement of North Alabama workers and traveling employees alike, the completion of a new addition to the ever expanding Redstone Gateway, a joint venture between COPT Defense Properties and Jim Wilson & Associates LLC, was just announced yesterday.

The 150-room Fairfield by Marriott plans to open tomorrow, November 2, 2023, with an elevated design that provides guests with a feeling of warmth and calm while traveling. Located at 1700 Rideout Road, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Redstone Gateway will operate as a Marriott franchise, managed by Yedla Management Company.  

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Physician Clinic Coming to Redstone Gateway

Physician Clinic Coming to Redstone Gateway

HUNTSVILLE, AL  |  October 18, 2023 – A primary care clinic is expected to be part of Redstone Gateway, the mixed-use development outside Gate 9, by next summer.

Huntsville Hospital Health System and COPT Defense Properties have announced that they will begin work later this year on a comprehensive primary care clinic at Redstone Gateway. According to a release, Huntsville Hospital’s Physician Care-Redstone is expected to open in the summer of 2024.

“Providing a comprehensive and convenient clinic at Redstone Gateway is one of the key elements in helping address the primary care shortage in our community,” Josh Hewiett, senior vice president of physician services for the health system, said in the release. “No area of north Alabama is growing faster than Redstone Arsenal and Huntsville Hospital is proud to support the Army, NASA, FBI, and everyone at Team Redstone.”

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KBR Cuts Ribbon on Office Space at Redstone Gateway

KBR Cuts Ribbon on Office Space at Redstone Gateway

HUNTSVILLE, AL  |  September 22, 2023 – KBR, a company supporting NASA, military, CIA, NSA, FBI, and DIA operations hosted a ribbon cutting for its new office space at 6200 Redstone Gateway on September 20.

The new office space is comprised of 150,000 square feet with laboratory space, a conference facility, and classified capabilities. Approximately 1,000 employees are to work in the new office. According to Scott Butkis, President of Missile Aviation and Ground Systems, KBR has supported the military from Huntsville for 40 years.

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COPT Defense Properties Rings the Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange

COPT Defense Properties Rings the Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange

NEW YORK, NY  |  September 15, 2023 – COPT Defense Properties, our partners in Redstone Gateway, received the opportunity to ring the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange today in celebration of their 25th listing anniversary.  We want to congratulate them on their new name and 25th listing anniversary.

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