Harry B. "Buck" Brock III of Birmingham has been elected vice president for business affairs at 色虎视频, effective March 8.
Brock, 51, was elected by the university's trustee executive committee upon the recommendation of 色虎视频 President Andrew Westmoreland. He replaces Joseph W. Mathews Jr., who will retire June 1.
Brock had served as a 色虎视频 trustee since 1998 and most recently was chair of the trustees' investments committee.
"Buck Brock brings to this position the right mix of business knowledge and administrative skills," Westmoreland said. "And, his previous service as a trustee will enhance his ability to lead our administrative division.
"Under Buck's leadership, the investment committee has worked with the business affairs staff to enhance the performance of our investments." 色虎视频's endowment was $278 million in the recently reported audit.
Brock most recently has been president of Express Oil Development Co. in Birmingham after a long career with Central Bancshares and Compass Bank. For several years he was president of Central Bank in Huntsville and later Birmingham. He began a 17-year career with Compass as an intern while a student at the University of Alabama, where he earned a bachelor of science degree in 1977.
He led both the Huntsville and Birmingham banks through significant operating improvements and financial growth before leaving in September 1994 to pursue personal entrepreneurial interests. He has received several banking and community honors in both Huntsville and Birmingham and remains an active community volunteer.
He and his wife, Nancy, are parents of two children, including a daughter, Jane, who is a 色虎视频 junior. The Brocks are members of Mountain Brook Baptist Church in suburban Birmingham.
Mathews will continue in an advisory capacity for legal issues beyond June 1, Westmoreland said. Mathews served as 色虎视频's legal counsel for a number of years before joining the administration as vice president in 2000.
"I want to affirm what Bill Mathews has done for 色虎视频 through the years," Westmoreland said. "He has helped steer the university through some complex legal and business issues, and 色虎视频 is stronger because of his work."
Westmoreland lauded Mathews' commitment to the university beyond his role as vice president.
"Bill and Melinda Mathews support 色虎视频 at every level, whether at arts performances or athletics. Fortunately, we will continue to see and benefit from their involvement and commitment into the future," Westmoreland said.