Slade Blackwell
Slade Blackwell (born June 14, 1968) was a Republican member of the Alabama Senate for the 15th district, encompassing parts of Jefferson County and Shelby County. Blackwell served from 2010-2018.[1]
Slade Blackwell | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Alabama Senate from the 15th district | |
| In office 2010–2018 | |
| Preceded by | Steve French |
| Succeeded by | Dan Roberts |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 14, 1968 Mississippi, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of Montevallo (BS) |
Biography
Blackwell was born in Mississippi and grew up in Montevallo, Alabama.[2] He received a Bachelor of Science in Commercial Design and Business from the University of Montevallo on a basketball scholarship.[3] He then worked for Colonial Properties, and started his own small business, Inkana Development, in 1996.[3][4]
He is a member of the Birmingham Business Alliance, Mountain Brook and Greater Shelby County Chambers of Commerce, the Alabama Republican Party, and a Board Member of Birmingham Golf Association.[3]
Blackwell attended Enon Baptist Church in Calera, Alabama as a child.[3] He now attends Covenant Presbyterian Church in Homewood, Alabama.[3] He is married to his high school sweetheart, and they have three children.[3]
References
- "Mark Slade Blackwell Political Profile". Bama Politics. Retrieved June 22, 2020.
- Senate webpage Archived February 19, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
- Official website biography
- Ikana website Archived January 13, 2012, at the Wayback Machine