2026 Honorees
Military Honoree
SSgt Alan Cook is an Alabama native and lifelong learner with a background spanning military service, information technology, and
executive leadership. He studied English with a Pre-Law focus at Auburn University and later earned a Bachelor of Science in Information
Technology from Campbell University. He is currently pursuing both an MS in Information Technology and an MBA at Western
Governors University.
He served in the United States Marine Corps as a Military Working Dog Handler and later as a leader on the Regional Special Reaction
Team, deploying in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, and New Dawn. His service included assignments with the
Department of Defense and U.S. Department of State, including operations in Afghanistan.
Following his military career, Mr. Cook held leadership roles within the Department of Defense before transitioning to the private sector.
He currently serves as Director of Information Technology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and is the owner of Pinnacle One
Holdings, overseeing multiple companies supporting IT, cybersecurity, and government services. Recognized for his leadership, he was
named the 2024 Veteran Corporate Officer of the Year. Mr. Cook lives in Alabama with his wife, Shannon, and their six children.
SSgt Alan Cook
U.S.M.C.
Athletic Honoree
Steadman Shealy
Former University of
Alabama Quareterback
Steadman Shealy was Valedictorian of the 1976 graduating class of Dothan High School. While there, he was All-State in football &
lettered in four sports:Football, Basketball, Baseball & Track. Mr. Shealy received the Mark Cannon Award with a perfect 4.0 GPA In 1975.
He then attended the University of Alabama. where he played quarterback for the National Championship football teams under
Paul "Bear" Bryant in 1978 and 1979. He was named the Most Valuable Player in the SEC in 1979.
He was selected by the NCAA as one of the top five athletes in the Nation in 1979 (a choice based on leadership, character and ability)
and graduated with honors.
Mr. Shealy was a Representative to the State Board of Education District 2 for eight years (1987 - 1994). where he established the
Houston County/Henry County Scholarship Fund.
Mr. Shealy has been practicing law for forty-three years. He is the Senior Partner of Shealy, Pike & Hornsby in Dothan, Alabama.
Mr. Shealy is married to Ann Wood Shealy. They have been married for forty-four years. Mr. and Mrs. Shealy have been blessed by
five children and ten grandchildren.
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