Former Alabama Finance Director Bill Poole Announces New Private-Sector Roles

TUSCALOOSA, AL — Former Alabama Finance Director Bill Poole announced Monday that he is returning to Tuscaloosa for several new private-sector and policy roles following the end of his 16-year career in state government.

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Poole says he will join Tuscaloosa-based Harrison Construction as vice president of finance, legal and external affairs, where his responsibilities will include executive management, legal matters, financial strategy, government relations and growth opportunities.

Poole, an attorney, represented Harrison Construction through his law practice before beginning his public service career in 2010.

“Joining the Harrison team allows me to use my legal, financial, governmental and executive management experience to help grow the company’s footprint and portfolio,” Poole said.

Poole will also serve as an operating partner with Birmingham-based private equity firm Accelerated Partners, working to identify and grow private companies across the Southeast.

In addition, Poole announced plans to launch Poole Growth Strategies, an independent consulting firm focused on areas including fiscal management, economic development, education policy, public policy, capital formation and public-private partnerships.

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced Poole’s departure as state finance director last week.

He had served as Alabama’s chief financial officer and head of the Department of Finance since 2021. Before joining the Ivey administration, Poole represented the Tuscaloosa area for more than a decade in the Alabama House of Representatives.

Poole said he plans to continue serving as chairman of the Innovate Alabama Board of Directors, subject to future governmental approvals and appointments.

“I don't view my next chapter as leaving public service so much as changing the way I contribute,” Poole said.

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