The Hville 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.
The Hville 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
McCarley Northway
McCarley is a Content producer for Hville Blast who loves the outdoors, new experiences + photography.
Hometown: Somerville, AL
Education: University of Montevallo with a degree in Communication studies + a minor in Public Relations.
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)
Lacey Spear
Lacey is a Content Producer for Hville Blast. She loves practicing her Spanish, exploring Huntsville’s food scene and hanging out with her dog Teddy in Big Spring Park.
Hometown: Lowndesboro, AL
Education: Samford University (B.A., English (Creative Writing Concentration) and Spanish)
Michael Seale
Michael is the Managing Content Producer for The 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)
Ben Johnson
Hometown: Birmingham, AL
Education: UAB
