Quintin Hawkins

Quintin Hawkins is Vice President for Legislative Affairs with The McWhorter Group, Inc., an Alabama based consulting firm representing numerous state and national clients. Hawkins has built a wealth of experience in the business and political world, developing relationship building savvy, communication skills, and an ability to resolve conflict and build consensus among diverse groups.

Since 1990, Hawkins has managed Martha’s Place, a restaurant and catering service established by his mother, Martha Hawkins. According to The Montgomery Advertiser, “Ms. Hawkins owns more than a restaurant with Martha's Place. She owns a piece of Montgomery's culture”. The business and Ms. Hawkins have received many national honors for their initiative and leadership in the African-American community. Quintin Hawkins has managed all operations of the business, with twelve employees, as well as led in planning community events.

Prior to that, Hawkins served as Director of the Fatherhood Initiative Program, through the Montgomery Boys and Girls Club. He facilitated monthly board meetings, planned and organized activities for participants, and implemented training courses for new fathers.

Hawkins currently is involved in the Montgomery, Alabama Chamber of Commerce, the Small Business Development Group, Leadership Montgomery, and the Young Montgomerians Business Club. Education was obtained at Auburn University Montgomery with an emphasis on business administration.

He resides in Montgomery with his wife Natalyn, and son Christian, age two.