ATLANTA, Nov. 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power
announced today the election of Doug
Hertz to the company's board of directors. Hertz is an
Atlanta native and has served as
president and CEO of United Distributors, a beverage wholesaler
based in metro Atlanta serving
Georgia and Alabama, since 1984.
"Doug's leadership and decades of expertise building brands and
developing successful business strategies will be tremendously
valuable," said Paul Bowers,
chairman, president and CEO of Georgia Power. "In addition to his
business success, he is committed to Georgia, its communities and its citizens, and
shares our passion for making our state the best possible place to
live, work and do business."
Under Hertz's leadership, United, a privately held beverage
distribution business for more than 70 years, has grown as one of
the top private companies in metro Atlanta employing more than 1,200 people.
Prior to assuming a leadership role with United Distributors, Hertz
worked in accounting and consulting services with KPMG in
New Orleans. He holds a bachelor's
in History, as well as an MBA, from Tulane
University.
Hertz is a pillar of the community, having founded and currently
serving as chairman of Camp Twin Lakes, a network of camping
facilities designed for children and adults with serious illnesses,
disabilities or other challenges. He also serves as Chairman of the
Board of Georgia Research Alliance and the Woodruff Arts Center and
as a trustee for the Marcus Foundation, East Lake Community
Foundation and the Holly Lane Foundation. Hertz serves on the
boards of Atlantic Capital Bank, Metro Atlanta Chamber and
Narrative Content Group, and is a limited partner in the Atlanta
Falcons.
About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the
largest subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's
premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and
Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company's promise to 2.5
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, 21st century coal
and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric
and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class
service to its customers every day and the company is consistently
recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in
customer satisfaction. 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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