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Denson Franklin
Chairman at
Birmingham-Southern College
Net worth: 4 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
Denson N.
Franklin currently works at Birmingham-Southern College, as Chairman, Gateway Family & Child Services, as Chairman, United Way of Central Alabama, Inc., as Director, Birmingham Business Alliance, as Director, and Rotary Club of Birmingham, as Member.
Mr. Franklin also formerly worked at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP, as Partner from 1988 to 2019 and Vulcan Materials Co., as Secretary, Senior Vice President & General Counsel from 2019 to 2026.
Mr. Franklin received his undergraduate degree from Birmingham-Southern College and graduate degree from Vanderbilt University Law School.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/02/2026 | 12,427 ( 0.01% ) | 4 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
Denson Franklin active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Birmingham-Southern College
 Birmingham-Southern College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Chairman | - |
Rotary Club of Birmingham
 Rotary Club of Birmingham Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Rotary Club of Birmingham Foundation, a nonprofit established in 1986, funds service projects in community and international service, education, health, and urban greenspace. The club sponsors the Rotaract Club of Birmingham to foster youth leadership and development and emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion across its programs. The private company is based in Birmingham, AL. As part of Rotary International's network, it addresses local and international issues through club service, community service, international service, new generations service, and vocational service. Locally, the club has contributed to projects such as the Rotary Trail and supports education initiatives including preschool learning programs and scholarships. It engages in disaster relief and community health projects. Internationally, the club is involved in health initiatives, including cancer prevention and treatment, and participates in polio eradication efforts. The Rotary Club of Birmingham, founded in 1913, unites over 600 civic and professional leaders under the motto "service above self." | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Gateway Family & Child Services
 Gateway Family & Child Services Gateway Family & Child Services is a nonprofit organization that supports children, youth, and families through a range of trauma-informed programs focused on safety, stability, and well-being. The non-profit company is based in AL. The American company provides foster care and therapeutic foster care, specialized training for foster parents, an independent living program for youth ages 17-21, and foster parent training to address the shortage of licensed homes. Additional services include evidence-based mental health support such as family counseling, school-based counseling, and intensive in-home services. Gateway collaborates with the Alabama Department of Human Resources and community partners to keep families together, prevent abuse and neglect, and find permanent homes for children. The organization emphasizes healing trauma, building healthy relationships, and equipping youth and families with practical skills for emotional and financial independence. | Chairman | - |
United Way of Central Alabama, Inc.
 United Way of Central Alabama, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Supports social agencies and programs | Director/Board Member | - |
Birmingham Business Alliance
 Birmingham Business Alliance Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a economic development organization and provides forum for business and community leaders | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Denson Franklin
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| VULCAN MATERIALS COMPANY | General Counsel | 01/02/2026 |
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
 Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/12/2019 |
Training of Denson Franklin
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
70
1st degree connections
8
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 8 |
|---|---|
Vulcan Materials Co.
 Vulcan Materials Co. Construction MaterialsNon-Energy Minerals Produces and distributes construction aggregates and other construction materials | Non-Energy Minerals |
Birmingham-Southern College
Birmingham-Southern College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
United Way of Central Alabama, Inc.
United Way of Central Alabama, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Supports social agencies and programs | Commercial Services |
Gateway Family & Child Services
Gateway Family & Child Services Gateway Family & Child Services is a nonprofit organization that supports children, youth, and families through a range of trauma-informed programs focused on safety, stability, and well-being. The non-profit company is based in AL. The American company provides foster care and therapeutic foster care, specialized training for foster parents, an independent living program for youth ages 17-21, and foster parent training to address the shortage of licensed homes. Additional services include evidence-based mental health support such as family counseling, school-based counseling, and intensive in-home services. Gateway collaborates with the Alabama Department of Human Resources and community partners to keep families together, prevent abuse and neglect, and find permanent homes for children. The organization emphasizes healing trauma, building healthy relationships, and equipping youth and families with practical skills for emotional and financial independence. | |
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services | Commercial Services |
Birmingham Business Alliance
Birmingham Business Alliance Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a economic development organization and provides forum for business and community leaders | Commercial Services |
Rotary Club of Birmingham
Rotary Club of Birmingham Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Rotary Club of Birmingham Foundation, a nonprofit established in 1986, funds service projects in community and international service, education, health, and urban greenspace. The club sponsors the Rotaract Club of Birmingham to foster youth leadership and development and emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion across its programs. The private company is based in Birmingham, AL. As part of Rotary International's network, it addresses local and international issues through club service, community service, international service, new generations service, and vocational service. Locally, the club has contributed to projects such as the Rotary Trail and supports education initiatives including preschool learning programs and scholarships. It engages in disaster relief and community health projects. Internationally, the club is involved in health initiatives, including cancer prevention and treatment, and participates in polio eradication efforts. The Rotary Club of Birmingham, founded in 1913, unites over 600 civic and professional leaders under the motto "service above self." | Commercial Services |
Vanderbilt University Law School
 Vanderbilt University Law School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
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