Leadership
Building the future of energy is a big mission, and we’re honored to take it on. Our values set us apart, and they make us who we are.
Our Chairman and CEO
With more than 35 years of experience at Southern Company, Tom also serves as chair of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and holds senior positions in a number of business and public policy organizations. Tom is an internationally respected voice on topics that range from energy innovation and economic growth, to cybersecurity.
From leading the nation’s new nuclear initiative with two state-of-the-art units in Georgia to adding more than 4,000 megawatts of renewable energy since 2012, and exploring beyond-the-meter customer solutions through PowerSecure and our partnership with Silicon Valley's Bloom Energy, Southern Company is the only U.S. energy provider investing in an all-of-the-above approach to America's energy future.
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"In everything we do, our goal is to provide people with ways to better meet their economic challenges, build better communities and seek a better future for their children.”
Tom Fanning, Chairman and CEO
Our Management Council
Our Management Council is responsible for creating and implementing the company's vision and plan.
Paul Bowers
Chairman and CEO, Georgia Power
Chris Womack
President, Georgia Power
Anthony L. Wilson
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Mississippi Power
Stephen Kuczynski
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Southern Nuclear Operating Company
Stan W. Connally, Jr.
Executive Vice President, Operations, Southern Company Services, Inc.
Chris Cummiskey
Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer and Customer Solutions Officer
Martin B. Davis
Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer, Southern Company
Mark A. Crosswhite
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Alabama Power Company
Kimberly S. Greene
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Southern Company Gas
James Y. Kerr II
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Chief Compliance Officer, Southern Company
Andrew W. Evans
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Southern Company
Bryan Anderson
Executive vice president and president of external affairs, Southern Company
Mark S. Lantrip
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Southern Company Services, Inc.
History
As we build the future of energy, we honor the history of hard work and achievements that laid the groundwork for our success today.
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Our Responsibility to the Community
We are committed to the success of our employees, our customers, our shareholders, and our communities. Working towards a brighter future together.
Learn MoreOur Values
Safety First
We believe the safety of our employees and customers is paramount. We will perform and maintain every job, every day, safely.
Unquestionable Trust
Honesty, respect, fairness and integrity drive our behavior. We keep our promises, and ethical behavior is our standard.
Superior Performance
We are dedicated to superior performance throughout our business. We will continue our strong focus on innovative solutions, improving how we run our business and our commitment to environmental stewardship.
Total Commitment
We are committed to the success of our employees, our customers, our shareholders and our communities. We fully embrace, respect, and value our differences and diversity.
Legislative and Regulatory Participation
Southern Company participates in the legislative and regulatory process, especially related to proposed laws or rules that impact our customers and shareholders. We work closely with both national and state leaders.
Southern Company maintains an office and staff in Washington, D.C., to interact with Congress and with agencies, including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, and the Environmental Protection Agency. We use outside firms to assist our efforts, and we support a number of trade organizations that engage in lobbying activities as well. We also work with state and local legislators and policymakers.
Southern Company sponsors Political Action Committees that make contributions to candidates for public office using funds voluntarily donated by employees. We contribute to various Republican and Democratic candidates, other Political Action Committees, and political organizations such as the Republican and Democratic national committees. Information on Political Action Committee federal contributions is publicly available through the Federal Elections Commission.
