President

Bradley Rayborn

Bradley has been an active member of the Phoenix Club since 2019 Bradley serves as a Senior Assurance Associate for FORVIS, where he specializes in private equity transactions and portfolio companies. In his spare time, he enjoys golf, grilling, traveling, and SEC football

Vice President, Fundraising

Bryant Cheatham

Bryant has been an active member of PCOB since 2019. A Birmingham native that graduated from Auburn University in 2017. Immediately upon graduating, Bryant began working with Truist and is currently part of the Alabama Commercial Banking team. Bryant spends his free time following Auburn sports, golfing, hunting, or sitting at Otey’s.

Co – Vice President, Public Events

Ryan Bell

Ryan has been an active member of the Phoenix Club since 2020. A native of Marietta, Georgia, Ryan graduated from Auburn University with degrees in Finance and Business Analytics. Currently, Ryan serves as a Data Governance & Policy Senior Associate in PwC’s Global Chief Data Office, where he specializes in the management and protection of information assets within the firm. In his free time, Ryan enjoys college football, Braves baseball, trying new restaurants, and spending time with family and friends.

Vice President, Member Events

Bobby Cope

Bobby has been an active member of the club since 2020. He was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama and attended University of Alabama for his graduate & undergraduate degrees. Currently, Bobby is working for Cope Private Wealth, a fee-only financial planning and wealth management firm in Birmingham where he helps individuals grow their assets in the most tax-efficient manner possible through all phases of their life. He is currently engaged to Avery and has a dog named Rory.

Vice President, Member Relations

Robby Anderson

Robby has been an active member of The Phoenix Club of Birmingham since 2018. He was born and raised in Birmingham, and received his undergraduate and law degree from The University of Alabama. Robby started his career at Balch & Bingham, LLP, as an intellectual property attorney. In 2021, Robby began working for a healthcare software company out New York called Unite Us as IP Counsel. Robby enjoys Cardinals baseball, Alabama football, tennis, the beach, and spending time with his wife, Lindsey, and son, Charlie.

Ex-Officio

Patrick Lavette

Patrick has been an active Phoenix Club member since 2016. He serves as Vice President for Renasant Bank Commercial Banking Group, helping to grow business for the bank through existing and new relationships. Having previously served on the Fundraising committee, as EVP, & and as VP of Fundraising, helping to secure company corporate donations and sponsorships for PCOB.