Gadsden, Ala.– The Cardinal Foundation at Gadsden State Community College has announced the appointment of Jay Howell, mayor-elect of Centre, as the newest member of its Board of Directors, representing Cherokee County.

A lifelong resident of Centre, Howell has built a career defined by service, leadership, and community engagement. A 1981 graduate of Cherokee County High School, he earned his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Jacksonville State University in 1986 and completed the Alabama State Trooper Academy that same year. For the next 25 years, he served with distinction as an Alabama State Trooper, retiring in 2011 after a dedicated career protecting the citizens of Alabama.

Today, Howell and his wife, Tonya, operate Weiss Lake Concierge Property Management and Vacation

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