Doidge named Woman of Distinction

Suzan Smith Doidge was awarded as a Women of Distinction honoree by the Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama at its March 8 luncheon.

The Women of Distinction program pays tribute to 10 women each year who have made special contributions to their community through civic, academic or professional involvement.

Doidge has served as executive director of the Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce since 2008.

She has grown the membership base, strengthened the board of directors and leadership, and improved events held to support local businesses. Under her leadership, Mountain Brook businesses have seen growing sales in spite of a tough economy, and sales tax revenues have increased.

Before working with the Chamber, Doidge was instrumental in bringing Southwest Airlines to Birmingham as the company’s marketing manager of its Birmingham office. She also worked with the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and was a social worker at Hillcrest Hospital.

In the community, Doige has served on the boards of Ronald McDonald House, the McWane Science Center and Childcare Resources. She has also been involved with City Stages, the Sidewalk Film Festival and Junior League of Birmingham, where she is a member and sustainer.

Doidge says being a working mom is her greatest accomplishment.

Proceeds from the East-Central Women of Distinction Luncheon provide direct support to Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama, which serves more than 15,000 girl members in 36 counties.