Proof Positive
The endorsement of community and
industry leaders is a testament to the results
I deliver for the organizations I serve.


Board Governance Training | Strategic Planning | Public Policy
Proof Positive
The endorsement of community and industry leaders is a testament to the results I deliver for the organizations I serve.

Board Governance Training
Strategic Planning
Public Policy

"Carol was instrumental in the creation of Downtown Huntsville, Inc. Her strategic planning and strong vision laid the foundation for our long-term success. She remains a valued thought-leader and collaborator in our ongoing revitalization efforts."

- Chad Emerson, CEO, Downtown Huntsville, Inc.



“Carol Bell’s commitment to our non-profit clinic was seen throughout our Board Governance training session as she guided us through our roles and responsibilities, and led a board discussion on our current strengths and priority goals for the next five years. We are still using the documents, goals, and platforms created during our training and highly recommend her community-minded services to all nonprofit boards. Carol truly is the trainer with a heart for the community she serves.”

- Wendy Kirk, Board Chair, Community Free Clinic of Huntsville/Madison County



“Carol Bell’s governance training for our board of directors deeply engaged each member in working toward the mission of our organization and fulfilling their board responsibilities as individuals and as a team. She effectively led a board discussion that launched our 5-year strategic planning process, and our entire organization is benefitting today from the impact of her excellent training and leadership skills.”

- Joanne Randolph, Former CEO, The Catalyst Center

"Carol Bell is among the most effective people I know, and has played a role in some of our community's greatest successes. She knows the keys to strong leadership are collaboration, humility and consistent adherence to best governance practices. She lives and models these behaviors and is a wonderful mentor, teacher and facilitator."

- Dave Hargrove, Regional Director, AT&T, Past Chair, Launch 2035



“Carol Bell is a natural leader and team builder, and has a very in-depth understanding of what makes our community thrive politically and economically. She brings leaders together to solve very tough and complex problems that advance our community’s goals. Through her work as CEO of the Committee of 100 and other community service organizations, she has been a driving force in setting conditions for success in our community for years to come.”

- Bill Marks, Vice President, GEOCENT



“I’ve had the good fortune of working with Carol for more than 30 years on a variety of special projects, studies and collaborative activities. Her work leading the discussions and provoking the thought process for our Destination City Plan brought the importance of positioning and marketing our community as a visitor destination to the forefront, and provided useful insight that is still valid today. Carol is an extremely well-organized and positive consensus builder with a no-nonsense approach to finding common ground, encouraging collaboration and delivering outstanding results.”

- Judy Ryals, CEO, Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau