ABOUT US: VoterNewsNetwork.com

Voter News Network (TM) is a news division of Donald V. Watkins, PC. The views expressed by individuals submitting articles and commentary for the website & newsletter are not necessarily the views of Voter News Network.

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Suite 100
Birmingham, AL 35205

phone: 205.558.4665
fax: 205.558.4670
e-mail: info@voternewsnetwork.com

Owner & Publisher
Donald V. Watkins

Donald V. Watkins is the president of Donald V. Watkins PC and is the founder & chairman of Alamerica Bank in Birmingham, AL. He owns Watkins-Pencor, LLC, a global energy investment company headquartered in Birmingham. Mr. Watkins is also a former trial lawyer.

Editor-In-Chief
Sharon Childs-Long

Sharon Childs-Long, J.D., is a Birmingham, AL resident and well known civic and community leader. Mrs. Childs-Long has been in public relations since 1980 in the Birmingham-Metropolitan area, including over 10 years as Public Information Officer for the Birmingham City Council. She is a member of the Community Affairs Committee of Operation New Birmingham, The Women's Network, The Birmingham Association of Black Journalists and President Pro Tem of the St. John A. M. E. Church Trustee Board.

Executive Vice President & Managing Editor
Donald V.Watkins, Jr.

Donald V. Watkins, Jr. is the Chairman and CEO of The Watkins Group, Inc., a privately held corporation specializing in business and financial services. He is also the president of Cash-N-Checks, a chain of financial service centers in Montgomery, Alabama.

Associate Editor & Web Master
Drew A. Watkins

Drew A. Watkins is an Atlanta, GA resident. He graduated Howard University with honors in 1998, receiving a B.A. in Political Science. Drew currently works as a Writer/Producer for Turner Sports. Drew spent two years as a Production Assistant for ESPN Studios in Bristol, CT.

Creative Director
Derry A. Watkins

Derry A. Watkins brings over twelve years of design and publishing experience to the VNN team. He was employed as a jr. art director at Burrell Communications in Chicago. Derry currently works in advertising and lives in New York City. His other interests include his board game company, Anomaly Games LLC, and being a fashion model.

Circulation Manager
Dustin R. Watkins

Dustin R. Watkins is a senior at Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA, majoring in English.

Legal Adviser
Kenneth L. Thomas

Mr. Kenneth L. Thomas is a partner of Thomas, Means, Gillis & Seay, P.C, a firm of civil trial lawyers well known for extensive experience in civil litigation at the trial and appellate levels in both state and federal courts. For background information on Kenneth L. Thomas click here.

Senior Vice President for Administration and Director of Political Affairs
Dr. Richard Arrington, Jr
For background information on Dr. Arrington click here.

Director, Strategic Planning
Milton Davis, Esq.
For background information on Atty. Davis click here.

Director, Financial Planning
Alfred Seawright
For background information on Mr. Seawright click here.

Healthcare Policy Advisor
Dr. Levi Watkins, Jr., MD
For background information on Dr. Watkins click here.

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Voter News Network (TM) is a news division of Donald V. Watkins, PC. The views expressed by individuals submitting articles and commentary for the website & newsletter are not necessarily the views of Voter News Network. 2170 Highland Ave. Suite 100 Birmingham, AL 35205 phone: 205.558.4665 fax: 205.558.4670 e-mail: info@voternewsnetwork.com Owner & Publisher Donald V. Watkins Donald V. Watkins is the president of Donald V. Watkins PC and is the founder & chairman of Alamerica Bank in Birmingham, AL. He owns Watkins-Pencor, LLC, a global energy investment company headquartered in Birmingham. Mr. Watkins is also a former trial lawyer. Editor-In-Chief Sharon Childs-Long Sharon Childs-Long, J.D., is a Birmingham, AL resident and well known civic and community leader. Mrs. Childs-Long has been in public relations since 1980 in the Birmingham-Metropolitan area, including over 10 years as Public Information Officer for the Birmingham City Council. She is a member of the Community Affairs Committee of Operation New Birmingham, The Women's Network, The Birmingham Association of Black Journalists and President Pro Tem of the St. John A. M. E. Church Trustee Board. Executive Vice President & Managing Editor Donald V.Watkins, Jr. Donald V. Watkins, Jr. is the Chairman and CEO of The Watkins Group, Inc., a privately held corporation specializing in business and financial services. He is also the president of Cash-N-Checks, a chain of financial service centers in Montgomery, Alabama. Associate Editor & Web Master Drew A. Watkins Drew A. Watkins is an Atlanta, GA resident. He graduated Howard University with honors in 1998, receiving a B.A. in Political Science. Drew currently works as a Writer/Producer for Turner Sports. Drew spent two years as a Production Assistant for ESPN Studios in Bristol, CT. Creative Director Derry A. Watkins Derry A. Watkins brings over twelve years of design and publishing experience to the VNN team. He was employed as a jr. art director at Burrell Communications in Chicago. Derry currently works in advertising and lives in New York City. His other interests include his board game company, Anomaly Games LLC, and being a fashion model. Circulation Manager Dustin R. Watkins Dustin R. Watkins is a senior at Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA, majoring in English. Legal Adviser Kenneth L. Thomas Mr. Kenneth L. Thomas is a partner of Thomas, Means, Gillis & Seay, P.C, a firm of civil trial lawyers well known for extensive experience in civil litigation at the trial and appellate levels in both state and federal courts. For background information on Kenneth L. Thomas click here. Senior Vice President for Administration and Director of Political Affairs Dr. Richard Arrington, Jr For background information on Dr. Arrington click here. Director, Strategic Planning Milton Davis, Esq. For background information on Atty. Davis click here. Director, Financial Planning Alfred Seawright For background information on Mr. Seawright click here. Healthcare Policy Advisor Dr. Levi Watkins, Jr., MD For background information on Dr. Watkins click here. back to top		More Headlines... On the Ethanol Bandwagon, Big Names and Big Risks Brazil Leading World in Effort to Boost Use of Ethanol A Closer Look at Forbes' Billionaries in Technology Lawyer for Scrushy sees Skilling, Lay as 'doomed' 5 Audit Red Flags Internet Censorship A New Threat To Your Credit Rating H&R Block Gets Its Own Taxes Wrong Will Wireless Technology Bridge the Digital Divide? Miami Beach gains a new heavy hitter The Man Who Saved Richard Scrushy Cut Down the Phone Tree Print this issue here!