Step into an unforgettable evening celebrating the outstanding accomplishments of the 2026 Blazer Fast 40 - a dynamic group of alumni business leaders whose innovation and growth embody the spirit of UAB excellence.

Join us at the Alys Stephens Center on Friday, June 5, 2026, for an evening featuring a lively social hour and an electrifying awards show spotlighting the fastest‑growing alumni‑owned and alumni‑managed businesses.

Event Details

Tickets: $50

5:30 pm • Social Hour
6:30 pm • Awards Show

Address:
1200 10th Avenue S
Birmingham, AL 35294
​Valet: Complimentary valet available in the 12th Street S roundabout

Class of 2026 

3PH Alliance • Jose Osorio, Founder & CMO
Ad Spark • Chris Snuggs, President
Air Hygiene • Quinn Bierman, Founder & President
Alabama Baptist Children's Home • Rod Marshall, CEO and Ross Hickman, CPO
Baker Camp Arnold Capital Management • Joshua Baker, Principal Owner & Managing Director
BluePenguin Payments, Inc. • Ryan Tripp, CFO
Bob Watkins Realty • Andy Watkins, Owner and Debbie Watkins, Owner
Building & Earth Sciences, Inc. • Jeff Cowen, President
BuyOrBorrum Music • Dave Karr, Founder & CEO
Central Avenue Dentistry • Chelsea Maniscalco, Owner
Certified Pro Advisors • Andrew Manning, Managing Director
Christ Health Center • Cory Harris, COO and Meghan Pattison, CCO
Collins Law, LLC • April Collins, Founder
DataPerk • Troy Wallwork, CEO
Disaster Dr LLC • Marc Martinelli, Owner & President
Family Care Dental • Shaheen Upton, CEO and Gary Upton, CFO
Foxhound Bee Company, LLC • Adam Hickman, President
Guin Service • Joseph Braswell, Owner
Healthcare Connections, NP • Natasha Andrews, CEO
Honeycomb Management Group, LLC • William Breen, Founder & CEO
HouseCall Today, Inc. • Barry Owens, Owner & VP
Innovar Healthcare • Loyd Bittle, CEO
Jackson Agrobuilders, LLC • Taylor Jackson, President
M3 Endeavors • Kendell Jno-Finn, Founder & Principal and Chantel Jno-Finn, Administrator
Macmel • Tim MacKay, CEO
MihoraCo, LLC • Keymani Isiadinso, Founder & CEO
Mosaic Interpreting Services • Emily Haynes McGee, Founder & CEO
Mpire Concepts Group • Lindsey Neal, Founder & CEO
Pediatric Dental and Orthodontics Associates • Ben Samuelson, Owner
Right Choice Accounting Solutions • Albert Hurston, Owner & CEO and Lauren Hurston, COO
Roberts Wealth Management • Stan Roberts, Owner
SPH Consulting Group • Ricardo Azziz, Principal
Springville Pediatrics/Coastal Pediatrics • Monica Squires, Owner
SVN | Toomey Property Advisors • Justin Toomey, CEO
The Acceleration Group • Ryan Tripp, CEO
The Banyan Foundation, Inc. • Jake Lindsey, CFO and Nick Stone, VP
The BOSS Company • Troy McCawley, President
The Family Eye Group/CE Bonds, LLC • Carrie Bonds, President and Laura Bonds, Optometrist
Vujee Vegan • Nikia Lightfoot, Owner & CEO
Youth Towers Incorporated • Alice Westery, Executive Director

Sponsorship Opportunities

Showcase your brand alongside high‑achieving UAB alumni and connect with leaders from the Blazer business community. Sponsors receive recognition during the event and visibility in the Blazer Fast 40 Digital Magazine, distributed to 100,000+ alumni.

Gold Sponsorship - $5,000

• Tickets for 8 guests
• Full-page ad in Blazer Fast 40 Digital Magazine
• Logo printed in event program
• Multiple on-stage recognitions
• Stand-alone social media recognition
• Premier placement on sponsor board
• Recognition on National Alumni Society website
• Access to UAB rate for hosting at the Alumni House

Bar Sponsorship (limited to 1) - $3,000 - SOLD

• Branded cocktail napkins (provided by sponsor)
• Display table at event
• Tickets for 4 guests
• 1/3-page digital magazine ad
• Podium recognition
• Social media recognition grouped with silver & bronze sponsors
• Sponsor board recognition
• Recognition on National Alumni Society website

Silver Sponsorship - $2,500

• Tickets for 4 guests
• Half-page digital magazine ad
• Event program recognition
• Podium recognition
• Social media recognition grouped with silver & bronze sponsors
• Sponsor board recognition
• Recognition on National Alumni Society website
• UAB rate for Alumni House events

$1,500 - Bronze Sponsorship

• Tickets for 2 guests
• 1/3-page digital magazine ad
• Social media recognition grouped with silver & bronze sponsors
• Sponsor board recognition
• Recognition on National Alumni Society website

Become a Sponsor

For sponsorship inquiries, email Margaret Whiteside or call 205-934-3555.

About the Awards

The Blazer Fast 40 honors the top 40 fastest‑growing alumni‑led businesses, based on annual growth over the three most recent reporting periods. Rankings and verification are conducted in partnership with Warren Averett, LLC.

This updated program builds on the legacy of the UAB Excellence in Business Top 25, expanding our reach and spotlighting even more Blazer‑built success stories across industries and regions.