Wendell Wilkie Gunn (1942- ) is best known for his role in integrating Florence State College (present-day University of North Alabama) in Florence, Lauderdale County. Gunn later served in the administrations of Pres. Ronald Reagan and Pres. George H. W. Bush and in executive leadership positions in Fortune 500 companies. He is pictured here as the speaker at the University of North Alabama's 2017 commencement address.