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Mayor Randall L. Woodfin appoints two to Birmingham Water Works Board

Birmingham Mayor Randall L. Woodfin has announced his reappointment of Lucien Blankenship and appointment of Chris Rice to the Birmingham Water Works Board.

“The Birmingham Water Works Board performs a major role in the oversight of the utility for our residents,” Mayor Woodfin said. “I am pleased to appoint these two experienced and trusted professionals.”

Blankenship is a Birmingham attorney with Blankenship and Associates. He is a member of the Alabama A&M University Board of Trustees and board chairman for Urban Impact. Blankenship is active in his community including as president of the Youth Sports Association in Titusville and PTA president for Phillips Academy.

Rice has more the 20 years of experience in finance and accounting. He currently serves in managing the finance department for a startup healthcare company headquartered in Birmingham. He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Miles College. He is a board member and vice president of Fred Horn Industrial Baseball League.

Blankenship was previously appointed by Mayor Woodfin in January 2020 to fill a vacancy on the board. The appointments for Blankenship and Rice are effective immediately. Their terms expire on December 31, 2024.