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Stephen P. Abernathy, M.A.

Senior Director of Development II
Executive Director, School of Dentistry Alumni Association
SDB 214
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Office number:(205) 934-3601
Cell number: (205) 799-2372

Kerry Chesnut

Director of Development
SDB 219
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(205) 975-0228

Ben Moffatt

Assistant Director of Development
SDB 106A
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(205) 934-0236

Charlene Phillips

Development & Alumni Relations Coordinator
SDB 212
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(205) 975-1207

Cherri West

Development Coordinator
SDB 205
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(205) 996-6786

Member Benefits

  • Invitations to alumni and school events
  • Alumni Office assistance
  • Membership in the UAB National Alumni Society
  • Travel and scholarship support of current dental students

Membership Categories for Annual Dues

  • $100 – Standard Membership
  • $100 – Alumni By Choice Membership
  • $50 – Young Membership (graduates 2-5 years out)
  • $50 – Retired Membership (graduates 70 years or older who no longer hold a license)
  • D.M.D. graduates receive complimentary membership for their first year after graduating

Pay Membership Dues

Alumni Awards

Outstanding Young Alumnus Award

Outstanding Young Alumnus Award

2024 Recipient – Dr. Austyn Grissom (’18)


Distinguished Alumnus Award

Distinguished Alumnus Award

2024 Recipient – Dr. Gaines Thomas (’76)


Fuller Award

Fuller Award

2024 Recipient – Dr. George P. Petznick ('63)



Executive Council

  • Dr. Clay Wright, President
  • Dr. Kyle Trammell, President Elect
  • Dr. Melodie Jones, Vice President
  • Dr. Parrish King, Secretary/Treasurer, Past President
  • Dr. Day Gates III, District 1 Representative
  • Dr. Beth Davis, District 1 Associate Representative
  • Dr. Leigh Anne Nevins, District 2 Representative
  • Dr. Heather Thornton, District 2 Associate Representative
  • Dr. Michelle Dandridge, District 3 Representative
  • Dr. Wade Whatley, District 3 Associate Representative
  • Dr. Keith Miller, District 4 Representative
  • Dr. Lori M. Gearhart, District 4 Associate Representative
  • Dr. Michael Maddox, District 5 Representative
  • Dr. Deborah S. Bishop, District 5 Associate Representative
  • Dr. Paul Diaz, District 6 Representative
  • Dr. John Carlson, District 6 Associate Representative
  • Dr. Jennifer Hirsch Doobrow, District 7 Representative
  • Dr. Kenneth Liu, District 7 Associate Representative
  • Dr. Stacey Gardner, District 8 Representative
  • Dr. Doug Sittason, District 8 Associate Representative
  • Dr. Michael Edwards, District 9 Representative
  • Dr. Robert Gamotis, District 9 Associate Representative
  • Dr. Teresa Johns, Florida Representative
  • Dr. Timothy G. Herring, Florida Associate Representative
  • Dr. Jeffery A. Kendrick, Georgia Representative
  • Dr. Kumar J. Patel, Georgia Associate Representative
  • Dr. Eric Herrington, Mississippi Representative
  • Dr. Mark Williams, Mississippi Associate Representative
  • Dr. Barry Langley, Alumni By Choice Representative
  • Dr. Kent Palcanis, Alumni By Choice Associate Representative
  • Dr. Nico Geurs, Dean

Contact Us

Stephen P. Abernathy, M.A.

Senior Director of Development II
Executive Director, School of Dentistry Alumni Association
SDB 214
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Office number:(205) 934-3601
Cell number: (205) 799-2372

Kerry Chesnut

Director of Development
SDB 219
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
(205) 975-0228

Ben Moffatt

Assistant Director of Development
SDB 106A
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
(205) 934-0236

Charlene Phillips

Development & Alumni Relations Coordinator
SDB 212
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
(205) 975-1207

Cherri West

Development Coordinator
SDB 205
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
(205) 996-6786