Story By Mary Bailey
On Friday Governor Kay Ivey announced that she had appointed David Reed of Guntersville the new Chairman of the Marshall County Commission.
“A native of Marshall County, David Reed is known throughout north Alabama and across the state as a successful businessman and community leader,” said Governor Ivey. “Reed’s many achievements in business have literally paved the way for economic growth and prosperity in the Tennessee Valley and at home in Marshall County. Over his career, he rose from superintendent to CEO of a prosperous road construction company while also devoting 15 years as a member of the Guntersville Board of Education. Reed’s broad experience and proven leadership make him very qualified to serve the people as Chairman of the Marshall County Commission.”
Reed will fill the vacancy on the Marshall County Commission left from when longtime Chairman James Hutcheson passed away on May 3 of this year.
According to the official press release from Governor Ivey’s office, Reed is a graduate of Albertville High School and received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from The University of Alabama in 1978.
Later that year, Reed joined Whitaker Contracting Corp, Inc. as Superintendent of Aggregate and Asphalt Construction. He was promoted to President of the company in 2000 and CEO in 2017. During his tenure, Whitaker Contracting, Corp, Inc. revenues grew to $139 million with 350 employees. His career is also marked by holding statewide positions of President of the Alabama Road Builders Association and twice President of the Alabama Asphalt Paving Association. He was also elected to the Road Builders Hall of Fame.
Additionally, he served 15 years on the Guntersville Board of Education, including 4 years as Chairman.
“I am honored to serve Marshall County as Chairman of the County Commission,” Reed said. “James Hutcheson filled this role starting in 2010 and I will work hard to continue his good works. I look forward to working for the people of Marshall County.”
Reed and his wife Jamey live in Guntersville.
His appointment is effective immediately.
