Bill Roark, founder of Starfish Holdings and a longtime leader in Alabama’s defense, real estate and technology sectors, has been named a recipient of the 2026 Business Alabama Lifetime Achievement […]

HUNTSVILLE – Recognizing a longstanding commitment to prioritizing the well-being of others, the Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership inducted Bill Roark into its Servant-Leader Hall of Fame. Roark, the founder […]

WASHINGTON – When word got out through Torch Technologies that co-founder Bill Roark was going to testify in Washington today, he had one message to deliver: “Tell them how much […]

HUNTSVILLE — Invariant has appointed Bill Roark to its board of directors, the company announced Wednesday. A seasoned entrepreneur and respected leader in the defense industry, Roark brings more than […]

HUNTSVILLE – Bill Roark, who took Torch Technologies into a multi-business enterprise, announced his retirement effective today. Starfish Holdings, of which Roark is a founder, made the announcement. Starfish is […]

HOLLYWOOD — To help answer a critical need in the health science field, Jackson County Schools is partnering with Huntsville’s SIMVANA in equipping students with cutting-edge career skills. The industry-education […]

HUNTSVILLE — Starfish Holdings recently made a pair of moves at the executive levels. The parent company of Torch Technologies, Freedom Real Estate & Capital, and SIMVANA announced that Torch […]

HUNTSVILLE — Freedom Real Estate and Capital hosted a celebration Thursday to mark the company’s 10th anniversary. The full-service real estate company held the event at the newly developed 54,000 square-foot, […]

HUNTSVILLE – Bill Roark has stepped down as CEO of Starfish Holdings and has assumed the role of Chairman of the Board, the company announced Wednesday. Company President John Watson has […]

MADISON – Hosted by the local nonprofit, Madison Visionary Partners, the second annual Madison Visionary Awards honored several individuals recognized for their contributions to the community.   Alice Lessmann, chief executive […]

HUNTSVILLE – Starfish Holdings has expanded its management team with Joe Pierce and Tammie Dodson coming on board. Starfish is the parent company of Torch Technologies, Freedom Real Estate, and […]

HUNTSVILLE — According to Pew Research, about 88% of listeners say they listen to podcasts to learn something. At the same time, podcasters use the platform as a powerful marketing […]

HUNTSVILLE — When people left the 34th annual Huntsville Classic on Saturday, they left with more than a Martina McBride song stuck in their head – they were part of […]

HUNTSVILLE — Two senior level executives at Torch Technologies are celebrating the new year with prestigious promotions. Starfish Holdings, the parent company of Torch Technologies, Freedom Real Estate & Capital, […]