Executive Overview
As a business, technology, and community leader, I lead organizations to deliver innovative solutions to meet a wide range of current and future business needs. I have a strong technology background and broad experience in the utility industry. I've led teams in utility lines of business or in direct support of the business for more than 22 years. I'm committed to aligning technology with the business to drive growth and operational excellence. My background includes success in building strong business partnerships, developing & leading high performing organizations, implementing strategic technology plans across multi state & diverse businesses, & promoting innovation to drive competitive advantage.
Career Timeline
- AlabamaCIOCurrent2018–Present· 8 yrs 8 mos
- Member, Alabama CIO Leadership AssociationCurrent2018–Present
- techbridgeCurrent2016–Present· 10 yrs 8 mos
- Member, Alabama TechBridge BoardCurrent2016–Present
- Southern CompanyCurrentAug 2003–Present· 23 yrs 1 mo
- Chief Information Officer, Customer Technology, Southern CompanyCurrentDec 2022–Present
- VP & Electric Technology CIO Southern CompanyDec 2016–Nov 2022
- VP & CIO, Alabama PowerAug 2013–Dec 2016
- IT Director, Southern Company OperationsJul 2005–Jul 2013
- IT Director, Southern NuclearAug 2003–Jul 2005
- Oct 2019–Jun 2024· 4 yrs 8 mos
- Board Chair, American Heart AssociationJul 2022–Jun 2024
- Member, AHA Birmingham Board2020–Jun 2022
- Chair, American Heart Association Heart WalkOct 2019–Jun 2022
Education
Executive Leadership Program
Center for Creative LeadershipManagerial Leadership Program
Emory University - Goizueta Business SchoolMaster of Business Administration (MBA)
Auburn UniversityBachelor's Degree
Environmental Management (GIS)
Samford University