MOBILE, Ala., March 4 -- University of South Alabama issued the following news release:

Gov. Kay Ivey has appointed Mobile business executive Ronnie L. Stallworth to an at-large seat on the University of South Alabama Board of Trustees, effective immediately and subject to confirmation of the Alabama State Senate.

"Ronnie Stallworth is a seasoned business executive who brings deep strategic leadership experience to the University of South Alabama Board of Trustees, and I look forward to his contributions in the years ahead," said USA President Jo Bonner. "As a proud alumnus, Ronnie is a wonderful addition to one of the nation's most dedicated higher education governing boards."

Stallworth, a native of Mobile, serves as vice president of ...