Investing in Health, Home Through ASHS Foundation

 

Success has taken Bart McCorquodale far, but his heart and focus remain firmly in Alabama’s Black Belt. As the founder and chief executive officer of McCorquodale Transfer LLC, he leads one of Alabama’s fastest-growing transportation and logistics companies. With operations stretching across the South, including five offices and more than 400 employees in Alabama, McCorquodale knows how essential good health is to good business.

“The importance of access to healthcare cannot be overstated,” he said. “My employees and my family live here. I’ve seen firsthand how limited healthcare options are in parts of the Black Belt, and I want to help change that.”

That desire to make a difference led McCorquodale to support the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Foundation. His contributions are supporting the development of  Alabama’s new public, tuition-free residential high school dedicated to preparing students for healthcare careers and addressing workforce shortages in rural communities.

For McCorquodale, the mission is deeply personal. He grew up in Jackson, Ala., where his parents still live. Their experiences, and the challenges of having consistent access to quality local healthcare, underscore why he believes so strongly in the school’s purpose.

“ASHS will train hundreds, and eventually thousands, of students in nursing, therapy, and other healthcare fields,” he said. “Those graduates will fill critical jobs in towns like Marion, Linden, Uniontown, and Jackson. The impact on families like mine will be tremendous.”

McCorquodale also sees the school as an economic catalyst. As a business owner, he values the connection between a healthy workforce and a thriving community. He believes that debt-free graduates entering the healthcare workforce will not only strengthen Alabama’s healthcare system but also stimulate local economies.

“Graduates who don’t carry debt will have more disposable income,” he said. “They’ll buy homes, support local businesses, and build stronger communities across the region.”

While McCorquodale now maintains an office in Palm Beach, Fla., he frequently travels back to Alabama to oversee operations and visit family. Supporting the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Foundation, he said, is one more way of staying close to his roots.

“McCorquodale Transfer has been successful, and I’ve been blessed,” he said. “It’s important to give back to the region that shaped me. Helping build this school is a way to do that — to strengthen our communities, care for our people, and provide opportunity and dignity for the next generation.”

Foundation President and CEO Scott Huffman praised McCorquodale’s leadership and example. “Bart understands the needs of this region as both an employer and a son of the Black Belt,” Huffman said. “He’s exactly the kind of partner who can help us achieve lasting impact.”