Due to her commitment to the field, she was honored with an Exemplary Alumni Award from the Culverhouse College of Business in 2022.
BIRMINGHAM, AL, July 25, 2022 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Sherrie Lemier-Potts has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
An expert in finance and accounting, Ms. Lemier-Potts distinguished herself as an executive leader for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama. Originally intending to become an actuary, she drew inspiration from the example of a high school teacher in choosing to become an accountant instead. To prepare for her professional journey, she earned a Bachelor of Science in accounting from the University of Alabama Culverhouse College of Business and attained a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.
Following these accomplishments, Ms. Lemier-Potts began her career working with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama in 1986, rising through the ranks to become the chief financial officer by 2006. She was subsequently appointed as the senior executive of the government division for Healthcare Business Solutions until her retirement in 2017. In recognition of her dedicated work, she was named as the Yellowhammer Woman of Impact by Yellowhammer News in 2020 and was presented with a Female First award by Stillman College in 2018.
In addition to her main career, Ms. Lemier-Potts is still engaged with her board member activities, for example, serving on the Board of the Salvation Army, Birmingham area Command, and as its Chair from 2019 to 2022. She also looks forward to providing additional mentorship for developing students at the University of Alabama. She was a member of the Culverhouse Student Enrichment Committee and the Board of Visitors for the University of Alabama. Due to her commitment to the field, she was honored with an Exemplary Alumni Award from the Culverhouse College of Business in 2022.
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