Sidney O. Hoover
Secretary-Treasurer and House Counsel
205.943.4706 phone
shoover@edpa.org

Joined EDPA: 1996

Education:
Auburn University, B.S. Accounting
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, J.D.
Samford University, M.B.A.

Additional Training:
BREI Certification Basic Course
Georgia Tech Economic Development Short Course
CDFA Tax Exempt Revenue Bond Financing


Areas of Expertise/Responsibilities:
Community Development
Existing Industry Programs
Contract and Corporate Law
Foundations for Growth
AdvantageSite
Accounting and Finance

Professional Affiliations:
Alabama Communities of Excellence: Chairman of Associates Council, Board of Directors Member
American Bar Association
Association of Corporate Counsel: Board of Directors Member, Alabama Chapter; Member, Nonprofit Committee; Chair of Chapter Relations Sub-committee, Small Law Department Committee
Birmingham Bar Association: Board of Directors member and Treasurer, Women Lawyers Section; Member, Small Firm/Solo Practitioners Section
Business Retention & Expansion International
Economic Development Association of Alabama
Institute of Certified Professional Managers
Institute of Management Accountants: Past President, Magic City Chapter
Society of Corporate Secretaries & Governance Professionals


Professional Certifications:
Licensed by Alabama State Bar
Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Institute of Certified Management Accountants
Certified Manager (CM), Institute Certified Professional Managers
BR&E Project Coordinator, Business Retention & Expansion International


Other:
Graduate of MOMENTUM women's leadership program
Zonta International

Hometown: Tuscaloosa, Ala.