Kenneth M. Schuppert, Jr.
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Education:
- University of the South, B.A. in economics and mathematics, 1977
- Cumberland School of Law of Samford University, J.D., 1981
Admitted to Bar:
- Alabama, 1981
Biography
Kenneth M. Schuppert, Jr., a member of Blackburn, Maloney and Schuppert, principally practices in the areas of business and corporate law, real estate, probate, and litigation. Mr. Schuppert works with small to large businesses, providing personal and business planning and counseling. He also provides guidance with tax and succession planning and financial and asset management. Mr. Schuppert is an Alabama licensed mediator.
Mr. Schuppert’s practice has included the organization and representation of numerous profit and nonprofit corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietorships. His background in economics, mathematics, and tax matters contributes to his unique ability to understand and represent such entities and individuals in connection with their specific business, financial, and legal issues and needs, providing the client with individualized access to needed legal representation.
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Community & Civic Involvement
- Rotary International / The Rotary Foundation
- President, Rotary Club of Decatur, 1992-1993
- District 6860 Governor, Rotary International, 1996-1997
- International Training Leader, 2001 and 2003
- International Council on Legislation Representative, 2001, 2004, 2007, 2010, 2013 and 2016
- Regional Membership Coordinator, Rotary International, 2003-2005
- Major Gifts Advisor for Zone 30, The Rotary Foundation, 2005-2006
- Regional Coordinator for Zone 30, The Rotary Foundation, 2006-2009
- Director of Rotary International, 2011-2013
- Vice President of Rotary International, 2012-2013
- Aide to Rotary International President, Gary Huang 2014-2015
- Moderator of Rotary International Assembly, 2016
- Trustee of The Rotary Foundation, 2016-2020, and Vice Chair 2016-2018, 2019-2020
- Chairman, 112th Rotary International Convention, Taipei, Taiwan 2021
- Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce
- Director, 1988-1989
- Commodore, 1986-1987
- Decatur Jaycees
- President, 1987-1988
- Associate Legal Advisor for Alabama Jaycees, 1988-1989
- Old Decatur Historic Association
- President, 1985
- Director, 1986-1992
- Greater Alabama Council of the Boy Scouts of America
- Vice President, 1994-2002
- Board Member on Board of Directors, 1990-2002
- District Chairman, Arrowhead District, 1985-1989
- Council Friends of Scouting Chair, 1998
- Rotary International / The Rotary Foundation
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Clerkship
- Law Clerk to Judge Daniel H. Thomas, United States District Court for the Southern District of Alabama, 1981-1982
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Professional Associations & Journals
- Member, Alabama State Bar Association
- Member, Bench and Bar Relations Task Force, Alabama State Bar Association, 1990-2002
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Morgan County Bar Association
- President, Young Lawyers Section, Morgan County Bar Association, 1986
- Secretary/Treasurer, Morgan County Bar Association, 1983
- Writing Editor, The American Journal of Trial Advocacy, 1980-1981
- Lecturer for Continuing Legal Education Programs on Real Estate
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Awards & Honors
- Distinguished Service Award, The Rotary Foundation, 2006
- Citation for Meritorious Service, The Rotary Foundation, 2001
- Four Avenues of Service Citation, Rotary International, 2001
- Silver Beaver Award, Boy Scouts of America, 1990
- Named One of Ten Outstanding Young Alabamians, Alabama Jaycees, 1989
- DSA Outstanding Young Man Award, Decatur Jaycees, 1988
- Named an Outstanding Young Man of America, Outstanding Young Americans, 1988
- Eagle Scout Award, Boy Scouts of America, 1968
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Other Civic Organizations
- Director, Community Board of BBVA Compass Bank, Decatur, Alabama, 2018-Present
- Director, Parkway Medical Center Board 2007-2012
- Director, Decatur Morgan Hospital Board 2012-Present
- Director, Princess Theatre Board, 1999-2009
- Director, Carnegie Visual Arts Center, 2006-2018
- Director, PACT (Parents and Children Together), 1989-1999
- Director, Decatur Area Revitalization Effort, 1986-1990
- Director, Morgan County Cancer Society, 1989-1995
- Lay Eucharistic Minister, St. John's Episcopal Church, 1990-2002, 2005-2008 and 2016-2019
- Chancellor, St. John's Episcopal Church, 2005-Present
- Treasurer, St. John's Episcopal Church, 1996-2005
- Parish Vestry (Senior Warden, 1995), St. John's Episcopal Church, 1993-1995