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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Charles T. Adair, a 1994 graduate of The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration, has been named the business school’s director of development.

Adair replaces Zeb Hargett, who left the post after 12 years to enter private business in Birmingham.

“I am pleased that Charlie Adair has accepted this key position with us,” said Dr. J. Barry Mason, dean of the College. “He brings the necessary combination of marketing savvy, financial knowledge, relationship building and dedication to the College that is essential in this position. His experience in tax credit development and financial structure and forecasting will be put to good use.”

Adair formerly served as vice president – investments for Guilford Capital Corp. in Montgomery, a firm in which he also served as vice president- acquisitions. He spent three years as an assistant cotton broker with Weil Brothers – Cotton, of Montgomery.

He has been active in the Alabama Alumni Association and the YMCA.