CULLMAN, AL, January 31, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Samantha B. Southerland, MBA, PMP, has been selected for inclusion 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.

Ms. Southerland, vice president, director of strategic operations at Alabama Farm Credit ACA in Cullman, Alabama, has demonstrated exceptional leadership and professional abilities throughout her career. With expertise in marketing, public relations, strategy and project management, she has made significant contributions to her field.

Ms. Southerland's career at Alabama Farm Credit ACA has been marked by significant milestones. Her promotion to vice president in 2023 was a testament to her exceptional leadership and strategic thinking. Before this, she served as the organization's public relations and marketing manager from 2019 to 2023, during which she developed and executed comprehensive marketing strategies that significantly enhanced the company's brand presence, further underscoring her capabilities. Ms. Southerland first joined the agricultural lender in 2017 as the executive assistant to the chief executive officer, where she provided critical support to the executive team and played a pivotal role in organizational management.

Ms. Southerland's academic achievements have been instrumental in her professional success. She earned a Bachelor of Science in broadcast communications and marketing from Troy University in 2009 and an Executive Master of Business Administration from Auburn University in 2023. Additionally, she received a project management professional certification from the Project Management Institute in 2023.

Ms. Southerland's dedication to professional development is further evidenced by her membership in the Project Management Institute. Beyond her professional endeavors, she is actively involved in civic organizations. She has been a member of Rotary International since 2021, has been a mentor for the Auburn University Harbert College of Business MBA Mentor Program since 2022, and, among other commitments, a board member for Les Dames of Cullman and AFC's Together We Grow Foundation since 2023, and graduate of Class 3 Momentum Executive Leadership and United Way's Women United.

Looking ahead, Ms. Southerland aims to expand her current position within Alabama Farm Credit ACA and potentially advance to a C-suite role within the company hierarchy. She attributes her success to the support of exceptional leaders who believed in her capabilities and guided her toward greater responsibilities.

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