PAUL W. ALFORD

Paul Alford was born in Gadsden, Alabama.  He graduated from Gadsden High School in 1956.  He received his Accounting Degree from the University of Alabama in 1961 and did graduate studies in 1962 and 1963.  While at the University, Paul was President of Theta Xi Social Fraternity.   He was a member of Inter-fraternity Council.  Paul served as President of Chi Alpha Phi, C & BA Statistics Honorary Fraternity.  He also was a member of Jasons Jamboree. 
 
While at the University, Paul was a member of the Million Dollar Band from 1956-1961.   Her served as Band Manager 1960-61 and was awarded a 4-year MDB Gold Key Award and a Band Manager Gold Key Award.   Paul has devoted many years of service to the Million Dollar Band Association.  He served as Treasurer for many years and served as President for two years.  Much of the success of the MDBA is due to Paul's efforts.
 
Paul is retired from Alford, McKenzie & Breeden, PC, Certified Public Accountants in Decatur, Alabama.  He served as Managing Partner, CEO & COO.   He has served on Fidelity Federal Savings and Loan Board of Directors, Guaranty Federal Savings Board of Directors and Altus Bank Board of Directors.
 
Community Service has always been an important part of Paul's life.  He is an Eagle Scout.  He is a member of Decatur Jaycees; Morgan County United Way, Board of Directors; Operation Home for Abused Children, Board of Directors, President and Treasurer, 33 years; City of Decatur Planning Commission; Decatur Mayor's Advisory Committee; and Austin High School Athletic Booster Club where he was Treasurer and Board Member.   Paul is a Deacon in First Baptist Church.  He has been active in the Choir (President), Orchestra, Mission Leader, Homebound Leader Chairman, Building Committee Chairman, Bond Committee, Teacher, RA Leader-Coach-Director, Finance Committee, Constitution Committee, New Member Visitation Committee and Nominating Committee Chairman. 
 
Paul is married to Jean Colvin Alford.  They have two children, Allison and Jack, and granddaughter, Claire.