ComebackTown is published by David Sher to begin a discussion on a better Birmingham.
Today’s guest blogger is Mike Warren. If you’d like to be a guest blogger, please click here.
My name is Mike Warren.
I grew up in Auburn, attended schools there, and graduated from Auburn University. I received my law degree from Duke and I’ve joyfully lived in Birmingham ever since.
My first Birmingham job was with a major law firm and then I joined one of its largest clients, Alabama Gas. I eventually became Chairman and CEO of Energen, Alabama Gas’ parent company.
When I retired from Energen at the end of 2007, I became the CEO of Children’s of Alabama.
I tell you this to give you a sense of how long I’ve worked in our business community. I’ve witnessed first-hand Birmingham’s wins and some of our biggest disappointments. And though I love Birmingham, I join many others who feel Birmingham has never reached its full potential. Continue reading UAB the biggest and best hope for Birmingham→