Huntsville Blast is invested in making Huntsville better. We do that by publishing positive, engaging, useful + actionable content.
We cover the good in Huntsville, including start-up businesses, local jobs, wellness, food + drink, travel, arts, education, nature, events and more.
Huntsville Blast works with Huntsville businesses to create and promote original content, including articles, photo + video assets, social campaigns and more.
Amelia Pilgrim
Amelia Pilgrim is a Content Producer for Hville Blast. She loves an iced chai with whole milk, baking sweet treats, wandering around museums + making seasonal playlists.
Hometown: Huntsville, AL
Education: B.A. in English — Professional & Public Writing option + minor in Art History from Auburn University
Ben Johnson
Ben is the Videographer for Hville Blast. He’s an avid film buff, reader, and a big fan of Sam & Greg’s pizza.
Hometown: Birmingham, AL
Education: UAB
Cindy Martin
Cindy is the Founder and CEO of The Hville Blast. Previously, Cindy served as President of Alabama Media Group and CEO of AL.com.
Hometown: Bessemer, AL
Education: ME/MBA, both from The University of Alabama
Dee Dee Mathis
Dee Dee is the Huntsville Market President. Previously, Dee Dee served as Local Sales Manager for Hearst Television and Director of Sales at AL.com.
Hometown: West Virginia
Education: The University of Alabama
Gabi Hembree-Lee
As Business Development Manager, Gabi connects with clients and prospective clients to build relationships and help them reach their individual marketing goals.
Hometown: Ardmore, AL
Education: Bachelor’s degree in marketing-management with a minor in Chinese from UAB
Elizabeth Hobbs
Elizabeth is a Content Producer for Hville Blast. She loves going to concerts, listening to records, thrifting, going to coffee shops + junk journaling.
Hometown: Athens, AL
Education: Auburn University (B.S. Business Administration (Marketing concentration), Technical and Professional Communication minor)
Katie Aitken
Katie is an Account Executive at Hville Blast. Previously, she spent nearly a decade in hospitality sales. She loves dogs, silly puns, and her owala water bottle.
Hometown: Wetumpka, AL
Education: The University of South Alabama (B.S. Hospitality & Tourism Management)
Michael Seale
Michael is the Managing Content Producer for Hville Blast. A Birmingham native, he is an avid fan of live music, baseball and everything outdoors.
Hometown: Birmingham, AL
Education: University of Alabama at Birmingham (B.A., English)
