Petelos to deliver ‘State of the County’ at Chamber luncheon

Alabama Telco Credit Union will sponsor the April 17 Chamber of Commerce luncheon, and has invited Jefferson County Manager Tony Petelos as the speaker. 

Petelos has a long history of service to the people of Alabama and especially Jefferson County. He was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives in 1986 and was twice re-elected, serving until 1997.  

In that year, he was appointed Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Human Resources by Governor Fob James and re-appointed to that position by Governor Don Siegelman.  He has served on many boards and committees over the years.  

He was elected Mayor of Hoover in 2004 and re-elected, having no opposition, in 2008.  On October 1, 2011 he was appointed as the first professional county manager of Jefferson County.

Petelos is actively involved in the community, bringing his leadership abilities to groups focused on the improvement of Jefferson County. He is married to Teresa Petelos, formerly the Presiding Judge of the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Bessemer Division.  They have two daughters, Angela, a graduate of The University of Alabama at Birmingham and Stephanie, a graduate of The University of Alabama.

To attend the luncheon, please make your reservations no later than Monday, April 14 by calling 988-5672 or emailing Lisa Dunbar at admin@hooverchamber.org.  Networking begins at 11:15 a.m., with the meeting starting sharply at noon. The Luncheon is $20 in advance or $22 for walk-ins, payable at the door. Cancellations are accepted until the morning of the luncheon, but those who make reservations and do not attend will be invoiced.