April A. Harry

April Harry serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Warren Averett and is responsible for leading the firm’s strategic vision, driving performance and fostering a culture of innovation and accountability. Since joining the firm in 2007, she has held several key leadership roles, including Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. With a strong background in finance and accounting across multiple industries, April brings a forward-thinking approach to firm leadership. She remains actively involved in the professional community through board service and speaking engagements. April lives in Birmingham with her husband and their three children.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting
  Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, AL
• Master of Business Administration
  University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

Professional Affiliations

• Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, 2024 Chair and Board Member
• Birmingham Business Alliance, Member of Entrepreneurial Roundtable
• Birmingham Business Journal’s Top 40 Under 40, 2012
• Momentum Class of 2012
• Leadership UAB Class of 2011
• Birmingham Business Journal’s 2022 CFO Award
• Birmingham Business Journal’s 2023 C-Suite Award

Community Involvement

• Warren Averett Foundation, Chair
• Go Red for Women, Circle of Red Member
• Red Mountain Theater, Board and Finance Committee Member

Ask Me About

• How to structure and implement an effective merger
• Our “A+ Wheel”
• The importance of a successful Women’s Initiative in your organization
• The power of professional development
• Using marathon training as therapy