ST. LOUIS, Oct. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/
-- Christopher C. Collier has been recently appointed to
INROADS, Inc.'s National Board of Directors. INROADS is a national
nonprofit organization dedicated to developing and placing talented
underserved youth in business and industry, and preparing them for
corporate and community leadership. Collier, a senior leader in
human resources for Southern Company, will apply his expertise in
talent acquisition and diversity and inclusion (D&I) to help
further INROADS' mission.
"INROADS has been making a big difference in the lives of
underserved youth for many years," said Collier. "I am honored to
serve on the national board of directors, especially in light of
the legacy of prior board service established by my colleagues at
Southern Company. I am eager to get to work in support of the
organization in its future and strategic endeavors."
"We welcome Chris to our National Board and are truly excited to
have him as a partner with INROADS," said Forest T. Harper, Jr., INROADS President and
CEO. "At INROADS, we grow young students to become 21st
century leaders through our programs. We develop top, diverse
talent for the workforce, and we believe that Chris' expertise will
play a unique role in helping our students reach their goals for
the future."
Collier serves as the head of Talent Acquisition and director of
Diversity and Inclusion at Southern Company. In this role, he
creates long-term D&I strategies and is responsible for all
aspects of the recruiting and selection processes across the
Southern Company system of 32,000 employees. This includes the
fulfillment of all skill categories with an emphasis on diversity,
strategic sourcing and critical partnerships with colleges and
universities, the military and other key organizations. Prior to
joining Southern Company in 2007, Collier was a senior recruiting
leader in both the transportation and consumer products
industries.
He has served in many capacities in the community over the
years, including past board member of the Atlanta chapter of the Society for Human
Resources Management (SHRM). He currently sits on the Chastain Park
Conservancy Board in Atlanta and
the Dean's Advisory Council for Auburn
University's College of Liberal Arts. He gives back through
consulting and mentorship to up-and-coming human resources industry
professionals and is actively involved with various community-based
organizations. Collier continues his professional efforts through
memberships in SHRM and the Georgia State
University HR Executive Roundtable.
A graduate of Auburn University, he
earned a bachelor's degree in mass communications and also served
in the U.S. Army for almost 10 years. Collier will officially take
on his two-year board term on Wednesday,
October 11, 2017, at the annual INROADS National Board
Retreat in Florida, where he will
work with other fellow board members to create innovative
strategies for INROADS to continually support and develop talented
youth for Corporate America.
For more information about INROADS, its programs and how you can
become connected to the nonprofit, visit INROADS.org.
About Southern Company
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is
America's premier energy company, with 46,000 megawatts of
generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined
natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million
customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides clean,
safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating
companies in four states, natural gas distribution companies in
seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale
customers across America and a nationally recognized provider of
customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless
communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent
customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are
below the national average. Through an industry-leading commitment
to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are inventing
America's energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy
resources, including carbon-free nuclear, 21st century coal,
natural gas, renewables and energy efficiency, and creating new
products and services for the benefit of customers. Southern
Company has been named by the U.S. Department of Defense and
G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military
employer, recognized among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by
DiversityInc, listed by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the 40
Best Companies for Diversity and designated a Top Employer for
Hispanics by Hispanic Network. The company has earned a National
Award of Nuclear Science and History from the National Atomic
Museum Foundation for its leadership and commitment to nuclear
development and is continually ranked among the top energy
companies in Fortune's annual World's Most Admired Electric and Gas
Utility rankings. Visit our website at
www.southerncompany.com.
About INROADS
Founded in 1970, INROADS develops and places talented underserved
youth in business and industry, preparing them for corporate and
community leadership that affects community renewal and social
change and elevates economic status and quality of life. INROADS
has placed students in over 135,000 paid internships throughout its
history, and graduated over 28,000 alumni into full-time
professional and leadership positions with over 1,000 corporate
partners. Currently, INROADS serves nearly 1,300 interns and 200
corporate clients. Learn more at INROADS.org and connect with us on
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn: @INROADSInc.
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