HudsonAlpha’s economic development team has hired Ross Ivey as the new Business Retention Specialist. 
Ivey is a native of Huntsville, Ala. and graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor’s in Business Administration and a master’s in Planning and Urban Design. Prior to joining HudsonAlpha, he worked in the Planning and Economic Development Department for the City of Madison.
“I am excited to advance the vision of HudsonAlpha’s founders through helping the associate companies thrive,” said Ivey. “I look forward to working with the talented people within the institute as well as the entrepreneurial community here in Huntsville/Madison County.
“Ross is a welcome addition to the HudsonAlpha team. His background working in economic development and planning, coupled with his enthusiastic approach toward building a robust North Alabama life sciences hub, adds significant value to HudsonAlpha,” said Carter Wells, vice president for economic development.
