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Dr. Jacqueline Dillon DeMarco graduated with her Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Clinical Psychology from Auburn University. While at Auburn, Dr. DeMarco completed an internship at the Atlanta Veterans Administration (V.A.) hospital. She also completed a two year postdoctoral fellowship in Clinical Psychology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Her research has been published in the Journals Anxiety, Stress, and Coping, Applied Psychology in Criminal Justice, and Community Mental Health Journal. She opened her private practice in 2010 offering both individual and couple therapy to adult clients (ages 18+). She treats many presenting problems including trauma and post traumatic stress disorder, mood disorders, anxiety disorders and phobias, marital/relationship problems, grief, and stress. Coping After Covid: How to Foster Mental Wellness in Your Business Sergeant Terrill Hogeland has served with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office since 2001. Prior to his Sheriff’s Office career, he served 5 years in the United States Marine Corps as an avionics technician on AH-1W and UH-1N attack helicopters. Early in his career with the Sheriff’s Office, he was selected to be on the SWAT Team, and shortly thereafter became a SWAT sniper, and he has served in these roles as a deputy and a supervisor since. Sergeant Hogeland has been instructing at the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Training Academy since 2009, and holds numerous instructor certifications, and specialized qualifications. In addition to his professional life, he also serves as a deacon and head of security at his church, Enon Baptist. Sergeant Hogeland is married to his wife of 21 years, Teri, and they have a 20 year LaQuisha Buggs is responsible for leading a team of project managers and engineers to support our customers in meeting their sustainability goals by providing offerings in the area of electrification, renewables, energy efficiency, and resiliency. LaQuisha began her career with Alabama Power Company in 1997 as a student intern while attending the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Upon graduation, LaQuisha started in Alabama Power’s EIT program in Birmingham Division. She has over 20 years in Power Delivery and has served in a number of functional areas including Distribution, Transmission Planning, Maintenance, Operations and Project Management. She also served as the Assistant to the Transmission Vice President. LaQuisha joined the Customer Services Organization in June 2019 and has been serving in a formal leadership role for the past 16 years. During this time, she has gained the experience to grow and develop a results-oriented and customer focused team. LaQuisha earned a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering in 1998 and a Master’s degree in Business Administration in 2003 from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She is also a 2021 graduate of Alabama Power’s Executive Leadership Development Program. A native of Birmingham, Alabama, LaQuisha lives in Trussville with her husband Bernard and daughter Lauryn. She serves with iCan: Girls in Engineering, an outreach program targeting middle school aged girls to expose them to the field of engineering. She also serves the community as a Board member for Childcare Resources and as a member of the American Association of Blacks in Energy. Electric Vehicles old daughter, Summer, and a 18 year old son, Drew.

Patrick McWhorter & Paul DeMarco will review legislation from the 2023 Alabama Legislative Session that directly impacts the grocery industry and our association. Topics will range from the reduction of sales tax on groceries, liquor liability, curbside bill, RVP online, organized retail theft, and more. Legislative Update

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