ATLANTA, May 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power
announced today that Valerie
Hendrickson has been elected by its board of directors to
lead the company's Corporate Communication organization.
Hendrickson will oversee the company's overall communication with
internal and external audiences, including advertising, creative
and production services, electronic communications, employee
communications, media relations and social media efforts.
"As we work to complete the historic expansion at Plant Vogtle,
grow renewable energy and ensure reliable and affordable power for
customers every day, how we speak to and listen to employees and
external stakeholders is more important than ever," said
Chris Cummiskey, executive vice
president of External Affairs for Georgia Power . "Valerie's
experience in ensuring clear and consistent communication across
channels, as well as her overall knowledge of our business, will
enable us to maintain strong credibility with our all of our
audiences."
Hendrickson brings nearly 18 years of communication experience
to this role, including positions at Southern Company, SouthernLINC
and Turner Broadcasting Systems Inc. As director of Corporate
Communication, Hendrickson was instrumental in developing and
implementing internal and external communication strategy for
Georgia Power. She also previously served as media relations
manager for Georgia Power.
Prior to joining Georgia Power, Hendrickson served for five
years in various communication roles at Southern Company, where she
developed a strong record of effectively communicating company
positions on energy, environmental and other policy issues at the
national level. She joined the Southern Company family in 2007 at
Southern LINC, supporting communication as well as community
outreach initiatives.
Hendrickson earned her bachelor's degree in communications from
Georgia State University, where she
graduated magna cum laude. She currently serves on the board of
directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta.
About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest
subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), the premier energy
company serving the Southeast through its subsidiaries. Value,
Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones
of the company's promise to 2.4 million customers in all but four
of Georgia's 159 counties.
Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy
at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a
diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, advanced
coal and natural gas, renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and
wind, as well as a variety of energy efficiency programs.
Consistently recognized as a leader in customer service, Georgia
Power was recently ranked highest in overall business customer
satisfaction among large utilities in the South by J.D. Power and
Associates. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and
connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower)
and Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower).
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