Vickers joins Alabama Power board of directors

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Dr. Selwyn M. Vickers, senior vice president of medicine and dean at the University of Alabama School of Medicine, has been appointed to the board of directors of Alabama Power. This decision, announced on September 3, 2020, was welcomed by Mark Crosswhite, Alabama Power's chairman, highlighting Vickers' expertise as valuable for the company and its customers. Vickers is a renowned pancreatic cancer surgeon and researcher, actively engaged with UAB Medicine and multiple prestigious medical associations. Alabama Power is a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), serving over 1.4 million customers.

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• Dr. Vickers' extensive expertise in medicine and health disparities is expected to enhance decision-making and strategic direction at Alabama Power.
• His role may lead to improved community relations given his background and recognition in healthcare.

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• Concerns may arise regarding the continuity and experience gap in Alabama Power's board dynamics with a new member.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Sept. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Selwyn M. Vickers, senior vice president of medicine and dean of the University of Alabama School of Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), has been elected to the board of directors of Alabama Power.

"I am honored to welcome Dr. Vickers to our board," said Mark Crosswhite, Alabama Power chairman, president and CEO. "His knowledge and expertise will be tremendously valuable to our board, our company and our customers. We appreciate his willingness to serve."

Vickers is an internationally recognized pancreatic cancer surgeon, pancreatic cancer researcher and pioneer in the study of health disparities. As dean of the University of Alabama School of Medicine, he leads the medical school's main campus in Birmingham as well as the regional campuses in Montgomery, Huntsville and Tuscaloosa.

Vickers serves as chair of UAB Medicine's Joint Operating Leadership Committee as well as the University of Alabama Health Services Foundation Board. He is a member of the National Academy of Medicine (Institute of Medicine) and the Johns Hopkins Society of Scholars.

Vickers has served on the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Board of Trustees and Johns Hopkins University Board of Trustees. He has served as president of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract and of the Southern Surgical Association and is president-elect of the American Surgical Association.

A native of Demopolis, Alabama, Vickers grew up in Tuscaloosa and Huntsville. He and his wife, Janice, have four children: Lauren, Adrienne, Lydia and Benjamin.

Alabama Power Company, a subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), provides safe, reliable, affordable electricity to more than 1.4 million customers across the state. Learn more at www.alabamapower.com.

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FAQ

What is the significance of Dr. Selwyn Vickers joining Alabama Power's board on September 3, 2020?

Dr. Vickers brings significant medical expertise and a focus on health disparities, which could positively influence Alabama Power's community engagement and strategic initiatives.

How will Dr. Vickers's background impact Alabama Power and its customers?

Dr. Vickers's knowledge in medicine is expected to enhance the board's decision-making, benefiting company strategies and customer relations.

What role does Alabama Power play within the Southern Company (NYSE: SO)?

Alabama Power is a subsidiary of Southern Company, providing reliable electricity to over 1.4 million customers in Alabama.