William Ritter

Functions as a College/University

Operates as a state chartered commercial bank

Operates as a bank holding company through its subsidiaries provide banking and financial services

Functions as a College/University

The Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama (PARCA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that conducts independent, objective, and nonpartisan research to improve state and local government in Alabama. The non-profit company is based in Birmingham, AL. The organization focuses on areas such as government structure and performance, public education, public finance, workforce development, and quality of life. PARCA provides data-driven analyses, policy research, performance evaluations, and technical assistance to support transparent and fact-based public policy. Its research covers topics including demographic trends, educational outcomes, public finance issues, healthcare funding, and constitutional amendments. PARCA engages policymakers, public agencies, and the community through publications, data dashboards, and events to promote open and responsive governance.

Provides insurance services

The Birmingham Museum of Art (BMA) is a regional museum established in 1951 that houses a collection of over 29,000 artworks, including paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, and decorative arts from ancient to modern times, with significant holdings from Asian, European, American, African, ancient American, and Native American cultures. The non-profit company is based in Birmingham, AL. The museum occupies a 180,000-square-foot facility with galleries, an outdoor sculpture garden, a research library and archives, a café, and a museum shop. It offers free general admission and provides educational and engagement programs such as guided and self-guided tours, summer art camps, school field trips, and digital learning resources. The museum regularly hosts exhibitions featuring a range of art forms and cultural themes.

Owns and operates museums and art galleries

The non-profit company is based in Birmingham, AL. The orchestra offers a range of performances including classical masterworks, pop and Broadway-themed concerts, chamber music, and free community concerts, reaching nearly 100,000 people annually. It partners with organizations such as the Alabama Music Educators Association and utilizes resources from institutions like the New York Philharmonic and Carnegie Hall. The association supports music education and fundraising through initiatives like the Lois Pickard Concerto Competition and scholarship awards for young musicians. The ASO provides volunteer programs, flexible ticketing options, and encourages legacy giving to sustain its mission. Its programming includes educational outreach, community events, and composer initiatives. The Alabama Symphony Association, Inc., operating as the Alabama Symphony Orchestra (ASO), is a full-time professional symphony orchestra founded in 1921.