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James Lowder
Chief Executive Officer at
The J. K. Lowder Family Foundation
Profile
James K.
Lowder is the founder of Greater Montgomery Home Builders Association, Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Current jobs include Chairman at American Colonial Insurance Corp.
since 1995, Chairman at Colonial Commercial Investments, Inc. since 1995, Chairman at Lowder New Homes, Inc., Chairman at Colonial Insurance Agency, Inc., Chairman at Colonial Commercial Development, Inc., Chairman at Colonial Commercial Realty, Inc., Chairman at Colonial Real Estate Co., Inc., Chairman at Lowder Realty Co., Inc., President & Director at Colonial Homes, Inc., Director at Home Builders Association of Alabama, Inc. since 2015, Director at Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Inc., Director at Mid-America Apartments LP, Director at AlaTrust, Inc., Managing Director at The J.
K.
Lowder Family Foundation, Managing Director at JK Lowder Family Foundation, and President at Lowder Construction Co., Inc. since 1974.
Former jobs include Chairman & President at The Colonial Co., Inc., Chairman at Colonial Financial Services, Inc. (Washington), Chairman at Montgomery Area United Way, Inc., Director at Alabama Power Co. from 1997 to 2021, Independent Director at Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. from 2013 to 2025, Director at Leadership Montgomery, Inc., Non-Independent Trustee at Colonial Properties Trust in 2013, Trustee at Colonial Realty LP, and President at The Montgomery YMCA. Education includes an undergraduate degree from Auburn University.
James Lowder active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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Colonial Homes, Inc.
 Colonial Homes, Inc. HomebuildingConsumer Durables Constructs residential housing properties | President | - |
American Colonial Insurance Corp.
 American Colonial Insurance Corp. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides real estate and insurance services | Chairman | 1994-12-31 |
Colonial Commercial Investments, Inc. | Chairman | 1994-12-31 |
Colonial Commercial Development, Inc. | Chairman | - |
Colonial Insurance Agency, Inc.
 Colonial Insurance Agency, Inc. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Provides insurance agency services | Chairman | - |
Colonial Real Estate Co., Inc. | Chairman | - |
Lowder Construction Co., Inc. | President | 1973-12-31 |
Lowder New Homes, Inc.
 Lowder New Homes, Inc. HomebuildingConsumer Durables Provides single-family housing construction services | Chairman | - |
Home Builders Association of Alabama, Inc.
 Home Builders Association of Alabama, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides training & information to members | Director/Board Member | 2015-04-12 |
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Training of James Lowder
Experiences
Positions held
Active
Inactive
Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
66
1st degree connections
28
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 28 |
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Alabama Power Co.
 Alabama Power Co. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Engages in generation and distribution of hydroelectricity | Utilities |
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.
 Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Operates as a real estate investment trust which owns, acquires and develops apartment communities | Finance |
Colonial Properties Trust
 Colonial Properties Trust Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Operates real estate investment trust | Finance |
Colonial Realty LP
 Colonial Realty LP Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Owns, manages and leases commercial real estate property | Finance |
American Colonial Insurance Corp.
American Colonial Insurance Corp. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides real estate and insurance services | Finance |
Colonial Commercial Investments, Inc. | |
Auburn University
 Auburn University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Colonial Homes, Inc.
Colonial Homes, Inc. HomebuildingConsumer Durables Constructs residential housing properties | Consumer Durables |
The Colonial Co., Inc.
 The Colonial Co., Inc. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides real estate and insurance services | Finance |
Lowder New Homes, Inc.
Lowder New Homes, Inc. HomebuildingConsumer Durables Provides single-family housing construction services | Consumer Durables |
Colonial Insurance Agency, Inc.
Colonial Insurance Agency, Inc. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Provides insurance agency services | Finance |
Colonial Commercial Development, Inc. | |
Colonial Commercial Realty, Inc.
 Colonial Commercial Realty, Inc. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Operates as a real estate asset management company | Finance |
Colonial Financial Services, Inc. (Washington)
 Colonial Financial Services, Inc. (Washington) Regional BanksFinance Provides Financial Services. | Finance |
Colonial Real Estate Co., Inc. | |
Lowder Construction Co., Inc. | |
Home Builders Association of Alabama, Inc.
Home Builders Association of Alabama, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides training & information to members | Commercial Services |
Greater Montgomery Home Builders Association
 Greater Montgomery Home Builders Association The Greater Montgomery Home Builders Association is a professional trade association serving the residential building and remodeling industry in Montgomery and the surrounding River Region. The non-profit company is based in Montgomery, AL. The association promotes professionalism through education, legislative advocacy, marketing, and networking opportunities, and supports builders, remodelers, developers, and related businesses by offering member benefits such as health insurance programs, continuing education, exclusive discounts, and marketing exposure. It provides various committees and programs, including political action, workforce development, and councils for remodelers, professional women, and young professionals, and offers industry news, event calendars, directories, and events to support the home building sector in central Alabama. The company was founded by James K. Lowder. | |
Lowder Realty Co., Inc. | |
Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Inc.
 Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates as a non-profit organization which organizes and provides theatrical performances and educational and outreach program services | Consumer Services |
Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
 Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce | Commercial Services |
Leadership Montgomery, Inc.
 Leadership Montgomery, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides leadership training and coaching services | Commercial Services |
The Montgomery YMCA
 The Montgomery YMCA Part of YMCA of the USA, The Montgomery YMCA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The company is based in Montgomery, AL. It operates multiple branches and facilities, offering programs for all ages such as child care and early learning, youth and adult sports leagues, swim lessons and competitive swim teams, fitness classes, senior wellness programs, and summer camps. The organization provides specialized programs for cancer survivors, Parkinson’s patients, and underserved youth, and offers access to fitness centers, pools, group exercise classes, and family-friendly environments with financial assistance available. Gary A. Cobbs has been the CEO of the company since 2013. | |
Montgomery Area United Way, Inc. | |
Mid-America Apartments LP
 Mid-America Apartments LP Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Rents real estate properties | Finance |
AlaTrust, Inc.
 AlaTrust, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services AlaTrust, Inc. is a private company based in Montgomery, AL. | Commercial Services |
The J. K. Lowder Family Foundation | |
JK Lowder Family Foundation |
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