JACK FIELDS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

It is a privilege to serve as the Executive Director of the Jefferson County Mayors Association. The opportunity to work with the mayors of the county’s thirty-six cities, other elected representatives and our partner organizations to move our county forward is extremely exciting. 

I believe by building relationships, unifying resources and focusing on common goals, the JCMA can have a great impact for the citizens of Jefferson County.

BIO: 

Jack graduated from the University of Alabama in 1967 with a Marketing/Management Degree. He served four years in the United States Air Force as an Academic Instructor. Upon leaving the Air Force, he worked for ten years as a shopping center manager with additional activities in land development, leasing and sales management.  

In 1983, with a partner, he formed TransSouth Realty, a commercial real estate company involved in shopping center development, leasing, sales and management.

In 1990, Jack became Real Estate Director and later Executive Director of the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC), for 21 years. As executive director, responsibilities included overseeing all properties and activities including the Sheraton Hotel. Also, lead expansion efforts consisting of additional land acquisition, development of the Westin Hotel and the Uptown Entertainment Center.

Upon retirement from the BJCC, he established Jack Fields Realty LLC, a commercial real estate company. 

Jack presently serves as Chairman of the Gardendale Planning and Zoning Commission. He served as President of Gardendale Rotary Club, President of Gardendale Chamber of Commerce, Director of Birmingham Association of Realtors, graduate of Leadership Birmingham and was recognized as Birmingham Commercial Realtor of the Year and Birmingham Realtor of the Year.

Jack and his wife, Judy, live in Gardendale. They have two children and four grandsons. He is a member of Gardendale First Baptist Church where he serves as a deacon.