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J. Scott Huffman

Executive Director of Development
SDB 214
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(205) 934-3601

Charlene Phillips

Development & Alumni Relations Coordinator
SDB 212
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(205) 975-1207

Abby Vinson

Alumni Relations & Event Coordinator
SDB 217
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(205) 934-3575

Cherri West

Development Coordinator
SDB 205
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(205) 996-6786

Member Benefits

  • Invitations to alumni and school events
  • Alumni Office assistance
  • Membership in the UAB National Alumni Society
  • Travel and scholarship support of current dental students

Membership Categories for Annual Dues

  • $100 – Standard Membership
  • $100 – Alumni By Choice Membership
  • $50 – Young Membership (graduates 2-5 years out)
  • $50 – Retired Membership (graduates 70 years or older who no longer hold a license)
  • D.M.D. graduates receive complimentary membership for their first year after graduating

Pay Membership Dues

Alumni Awards

Outstanding Young Alumnus Award

Outstanding Young Alumnus Award

2023 Recipient – Dr. Will Bates (’17)


Distinguished Alumnus Award

Distinguished Alumnus Award

2023 Recipient – Dr. Gary Myers (’89)


Fuller Award

Fuller Award

2022 Recipient – Dr. Perng-Ru Liu



Executive Council

  • Dr. Jason "Bucky" Etherton, President
  • Dr. Parrish King, President Elect
  • Dr. Clay Wright Vice President, Vice President
  • Dr. Melodie Jones, Secretary/Treasurer
  • Dr. Benjamin B. Ingram, Past President
  • Dr. Day Gates III, District 1 Representative
  • Dr. Beth Davis, District 1 Associate Representative
  • Dr. Leigh Anne Nevins, District 2 Representative
  • Dr. Kyle Trammell, District 2 Associate Representative
  • Dr. Jill Spurlin, District 3 Associate Representative
  • Dr. Keith Miller, District 4 Representative
  • Dr. Lori M. Gearhart, District 4 Associate Representative
  • Dr. Michael Maddox, District 5 Representative
  • Dr. Deborah S. Bishop, District 5 Associate Representative
  • Dr. Paul Diaz, District 6 Representative
  • Dr. John Carlson, District 6 Associate Representative
  • Dr. Jennifer Hirsch Doobrow, District 7 Representative
  • Dr. Frank Melazzo, District 7 Associate Representative
  • Dr. Stacey Gardner, District 8 Representative
  • Dr. Doug Sittason, District 8 Associate Representative
  • Dr. Hugh Ogletree, District 9 Representative
  • Dr. Scott Sprayberry, District 9 Associate Representative
  • Dr. Teresa Johns, Florida Representative
  • Dr. Timothy G. Herring, Florida Associate Representative
  • Dr. Jeffery A. Kendrick, Georgia Representative
  • Dr. Kumar J. Patel, Georgia Associate Representative
  • Dr. Eric Herrington, Mississippi Representative
  • Dr. Mark Williams, Mississippi Associate Representative
  • Dr. Barry Langley, Alumni By Choice Representative
  • Dr. Kent Palcanis, Alumni By Choice Associate Representative
  • Dr. Nico Geurs, Interim Dean
  • Mr. J. Scott Huffman, Executive Director

Contact Us

J. Scott Huffman

Executive Director of Development
SDB 214
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(205) 934-3601

Charlene Phillips

Development & Alumni Relations Coordinator
SDB 212
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
(205) 975-1207

Abby Vinson

Alumni Relations & Event Coordinator
SDB 217
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
(205) 934-3575

Cherri West

Development Coordinator
SDB 205
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(205) 996-6786