Larry Ingram oversees Region IV as part of his Regional Director role with APWA. This includes the following chapters: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
Ingram is the Civil Regional Leader for Labella Associates in Hoover, Alabama. Prior to being appointed to the APWA Board of Directors, he served as the Alabama Chapter’s Delegate and on the chapter’s board of directors for the past 11 years in the roles of Vice President, President-Elect, and President. His 25-year career in public works spans both public and private sectors. Serving in both segments of public works has given a unique perspective on the challenges facing APWA members.
On several occasions, Ingram has spoken on behalf of APWA at conferences and meetings for ACEC-AL to give APWA’s perspective on national initiatives and legislative issues. Along with ACEC-AL and ASCE-AL, he has participated in legislative days at the Alabama State Capitol to talk with legislators with regards to engineering, infrastructure, and public works priorities. He has also served on several panels to give insights into a career in public works. In support of National Public Works Week, Ingram has been the key point of contact with the Alabama Governor’s office to obtain a state-level proclamation in observance of NPWW.
He is currently focusing on working at the state level toward beginning of the process of obtaining First Responder recognition for public works personnel. He led the Alabama chapter in receiving its first PACE award in 2024 and worked tirelessly to develop an awards program that is now active in the chapter. Ingram is heavily involved in working toward the betterment of his local community as well, serving as the Treasurer of the Hoover Soccer Club, an Assistant Scoutmaster in Troop 93, and as a member of the City of Hoover’s Board of Zoning Adjustments.