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A legacy of service. A vision for District One.

Herman is a lifelong advocate for fairness and community. A proud product of the Mobile County Public School System, he graduated from Toulminville High School before going on to earn his undergraduate degree from the University of South Alabama and his Juris Doctorate from Florida State University. He also studied at Spring Hill College, continuing a lifelong commitment to learning and leadership.

Experienced Leadership You Can Trust

Herman brings over 30 years of public service experience to the table,having served as: 

His career has been built on upholding justice, advocating for fairness, and improving lives through responsible leadership.

Invested in the Community

Toulminville Crichton Community Development Corporation

Herman has made a lasting impact at the grassroots level. He is
the Founder and President of the Toulminville Crichton Community
Development Corporation (CDC)—a 501(c)(3) that organizes
a monthly Food Pantry serving District One residents. He also
founded the Friends of the Prichard Library, helping preserve vital
educational and community resources.

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Mission

Friends of the Prichard Library

Herman founded the Friends of the Prichard Library in 2018. The Friends of the Prichard Library, a 501 (c) (3), supports the Prichard Library through an annual fundraiser. These funds support building and ground maintenance,  internet service, phone service, and fax service for the library. As the only space offering public Wi-Fi in the city of Prichard, the library provides vital services for residents.

Divine Nine Picnic

In 2024, the Toulminville Crichton CDC sponsored the “Tri-County Divine Nine Collegiate Picnic” at Battleship Park. Partnering with local chapters of the Divine Nine and other voter empowerment organizations, the non-partisan rally aimed to educate citizens of the importance of voting and encourage voter participation for the 2024 election cycle.

Dearborn Fundraiser

In 2021, Herman organized the “Jazzy Blues on the Bay” in conjunction with the Dearborn YMCA. The “Jazzy Blues on the Bay” raised $13,000 to support the Dearborn YMCA, the only YMCA still operating in the city of Mobile.