Assist

Kristin Alford

Kristin (Chair, At- Large) and her husband, Josh, live in West Homewood with their five kids, collection of pets, and recently transformed no-mow front yard. Over the years Kristin has worked in Homewood as a business owner (The Ruby Begonia), fitness instructor (Pure Barre), and intern coordinator (Southern Progress), but her current work focuses on environmental and public health issues both nationally (Beautycounter), statewide (Coosa Riverkeeper) and now locally with the Homewood Environmental Commission. With deep roots in nature and the physical world around us, she hopes to see Homewood become a beacon of light to other Alabama municipalities by showing citizens how sustainability, preservation of greenspace and smart practices in development keep us healthier and wealthier. It is with great enthusiasm that Kristin joins our HEC team!

Ryan Dye

Ryan Dye (Ward 1) has been the HEC representative for Ward One since 2017. He is a father and husband, as well as a high school teacher and mountain bike coach. He joined the HEC to take part in civic responsibilities that keep Homewood a great place to live.

Leigh Spencer

Leigh Spencer (At-Large) moved to Birmingham in 2016. Moving from Los Angeles, she and her family chose Homewood for the walkability and the trees. A graphic designer turned business owner, as a senior designer at ING, the financial services company, she spearheaded a grass roots effort to educate employees and initiate change within the company on environmental practices. She earned the LEED Green Associate credential. She completed the City of Santa Monica’s sustainability program. She is alumni of Leadership Birmingham. Though mostly she’s working Leigh would rather be backpacking.

Scott Rezek

Scott (Ward 3) joined the HEC as ward 3 representative in January 2021. After growing up in Pensacola, graduating from Auburn, and living over a decade in Boston, San Francisco, and San Diego, Scott "returned to Alabama" 14 years ago choosing Homewood as the community to plant roots. Scott and his family actively participate in local food share programs, trash pick-up events, and multiple recycling outlets. Scott's goals in the HEC are to continually learn, educate, implement and market Homewood as a leader in environmentally conscious and responsible initiatives. Scott is also a volunteer coach for the Homewood Soccer Club. Professionally, Scott is a co-founder of a genetics lab specializing in molecular profiling tumors in cancer patients.

Wes Mitchell

Wes (At-Large), a nine-year Homewood resident and LEED certified Green Associate, is dedicated to environmental advocacy. Passionate about nature, he hopes to help Homewood protect its natural beauty.

Jason Booi

Jason (Ward 2) is a dedicated member of the Homewood Environmental Committee (HEC), bringing a unique perspective and international experience to his work. Originally from Aruba, Jason has a passion for sustainability and a commitment to creating a healthy and thriving community. As a member of HEC, Jason has played an active role in advocating for a healthy Homewood, and has helped organize a variety of educational events and outreach programs. His passion for environmental sustainability and his experience working in different cultures make him a valuable member of the committee.

Colleen Bedics

Colleen (Ward 4) grew up in Central Wisconsin on a little hobby farm. Soaking in the natural beauty of the area, she built a deep passion and respect for nature. Colleen attained her Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Science Education in Biology and Geology. After moving south, she taught science in Trussville, Alabama. She received a master’s degree from the University of Alabama Birmingham in Educational Leadership. Colleen worked as the education coordinator at Aldridge Botanical Gardens in Hoover, creating programs to foster a love and appreciation for nature in children and adults. In 2012, she and her family moved to Homewood for a smaller school system and a walkable community. Colleen currently owns a tutoring business to meet the needs of students with reading challenges, with a focus on students with dyslexia. She hopes to continue to foster and enhance a love of nature while working to protect the green spaces in Homewood that are so valuable to our community.

Anita Morgan

Anita (Ward 5) is a long time resident of Homewood and works at Samford University as the Assistant to the Dean and Sustainability Coordinator. Anita is a committed member of the Homewood Environmental Committee (HEC), working tirelessly to promote environmental sustainability and a healthy community. She is has worked on numerous projects and organized events that educated and help protecting Homewood’s natural resources, recycling and waste programs, and promoting sustainable practices. She is great at promoting the education of the community and raising awareness about environmental issues that are key to achieving a more sustainable future.

Nancy Womack

Nancy (At-Large) grew up exploring the woods behind her parent's home on the edge of a small town in south Alabama. She studied foresty and geology in college at Sewanee. She received a masters degree in geography at the University of Alabama, and has worked for 20+ years for a location technology company. Her first year after grad school was spent happily monitoring conservation easements for a land trust in Massachusetts. She has lived in West Homewood since 2007 with her husband Will and their three children. The whole family participated in the Nature Conservancy iTree survey in Birmingham and Homewood. Nancy also volunteers as an environmental science merit badge counselor with the BSA Vulcan District, and received her Leave No Trace trainer certificate from Wild Alabama in December 2022.

Her favorite local trail is the Homewood Forest Preserve. She loves trees and the rich biodiversity of Alabama, and wants to do her part to protect it and encourage others to do so too.