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.
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 for 16 years.
Hometown: Bessemer, AL
Education: ME/MBA, both from 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)
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
Brenna McIntosh
As the Social Media Coordinator, Brenna oversees Hville Blast’s Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn and Facebook. Outside of work, she enjoys watching scary movies, thrifting around the city and snuggling her cat Lurch.
Hometown: Norfolk, VA
Education: Virginia Tech University (B.A., Multimedia Journalism, with minors in Cinema + Business Leadership)
Lacey Muenstermann
Lacey is the Content Manager for Hville Blast. She loves practicing her Spanish, exploring Huntsville’s food scene, baking sourdough bread and hiking with her dog Teddy at Monte Sano.
Hometown: Lowndesboro, AL
Education: Samford University (B.A., English (Creative Writing Concentration) + Spanish)
Savannah Russo
As an Account Executive, Savannah works with local clients every day to strategize ideas that will showcase their positive impact in Alabama. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, oil painting, and the oxford comma.
Hometown: Montgomery, AL
Education: University of Alabama at Birmingham (B.A. Art Studio (Graphic Design Concentration), Digital Media minor)
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)
