John Wiley Boone

Party: Libertarian

Professional experience: Principal with Orchestra Partners, a planning and redevelopment advisory firm; he specializes in thought leadership, strategic research and business development.

Civic experience: Member of the Five Points Alliance, the economic development council for Five Points South; volunteers with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham; is actively engaged in community development throughout the city.

Education: Bachelor’s in history from Birmingham-Southern College; master’s in history from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.