MONTGOMERY – Longtime Marshall County businessman David Reed has been appointed chairman of the Marshall County Commission, Gov. Kay Ivey announced.
Reed will fill the vacancy on the Marshall County Commission left when longtime Chairman James Hutcheson died last month. His appointment is effective immediately.
“I am honored to serve Marshall County as chairman of the County Commission,” Reed said. “James Hutcheson filled this role starting in 2010 and I will work hard to continue his good works.
“I look forward to working for the people of Marshall County.”
Reed is CEO of Whitaker Contracting Corp. He joined the company in 1978 and was named president in 2000 and promoted to CEO in 2017.
“A native of Marshall County, David Reed is known throughout north Alabama and across the state as a successful businessman and community leader,” said Ivey. “Reed’s many achievements in business have literally paved the way for economic growth and prosperity in the Tennessee Valley and at home in Marshall County. Over his career, he rose from superintendent to CEO of a prosperous road construction company while also devoting 15 years as a member of the Guntersville Board of Education.
“Reed’s broad experience and proven leadership make him very qualified to serve the people as chairman of the Marshall County Commission.”
During his tenure, Whitaker Contracting, Corp revenue grew to $139 million with 350 employees. His career is also marked by holding statewide positions of president of the Alabama Road Builders Association and two-time president of the Alabama Asphalt Paving Association. He was also elected to the Road Builders Hall of Fame. Additionally, he served 15 years on the Guntersville Board of Education, including 4 years as chairman.
A graduate of Albertville High School, Reed received his bachelor of science in education from the University of Alabama in 1978.
Reed and his wife Jamey live in Guntersville.
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