Wells Named UA Alumni Association President
April 14, 2005 - Filed under: Announcements | Tagged: Administration, Alumni
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Judge Judson W. Wells Sr. of Mobile has been named president of The University of Alabama National Alumni Association.
Wells began his term as UA NAA president on March 19. “This is like a dream come true for me to be able to serve the University this way,” Wells said.
Originally from Birmingham, Wells holds a bachelor’s degree in history from UA and a juris doctorate from the UA School of Law. After receiving his law degree in 1986, Wells practiced law for 11 years in Mobile before being named to the bench by Gov. Fob James in 1997, where he now serves as a district court judge for Mobile County.
His previous work with the UA NAA is extensive, including serving on the board of trustees for the Mobile County Chapter since 1988 and as chapter president in 1991-1992. He has also served as chairman of NAA Alabama Leadership Day and as athletic liaison chairman during his tenure as vice president for the NAA Executive Committee. He has also served as president of the UA Law School Alumni Association.
Wells is currently secretary of the Mobile Red Elephant club, first vice president of the Mobile Touchdown Club, and a member of the Mobile Bama Tip-Off Club. He is active in the community as president of the Alabama District Judges Association and is a member of the Senior Bowl Committee in Mobile.
Wells and his wife, Barbara, have two children, Judson Jr., 12, and Mary Shannon, 10; the family lives in Mobile.
The University of Alabama, a student-centered research university, is experiencing significant growth in both enrollment and academic quality. This growth, which is positively impacting the campus and the state's economy, is in keeping with UA's vision to be the university of choice for the best and brightest students. UA, the state's flagship university, is an academic community united in its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all Alabamians.
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