Savannah Electric & Power Co.

Womack joined the company in 1988 as a governmental affairs representative for Alabama Power. He has held his current position since January 2009. Previously, Womack was executive vice president of external affairs for Georgia Power. He has held numerous executive and management positions, including Southern Company's senior vice president of human resources and chief people officer, and senior vice president and senior production officer of Southern Company Generation. Born 1958.

As general manager of economic development, Robin is responsible for business recruitment and support services. Her team assists in the location or expansion of businesses in Georgia, identifying potential buildings and sites. Support services include engineering evaluation and site analysis, preliminary site design, industrial park development, GIS and custom mapping, research and demographic data, and the Georgia Resource Center.

As manager of community development for areas outside of metro Atlanta, Kerry is responsible for the company's efforts in preparing Georgia's communities for growth. The community development section develops, delivers and supports programs that promote economic development.

As manager of Metro Community Development, Pat is responsible for helping metro Atlanta communities prepare for business recruitment, expansion and retention, as well as urban planning issues. Her team of project managers are dedicated specifically to communities in the metro Atlanta area.

Since beginning his career at Georgia Power in 1968, John has held positions in accounting and legislation affairs. A former Marine, John is also an arbitrator and mediator. He is an instructor for the Georgia Academy for Economic Development, which provides economic development and leadership training for regional leaders.

With a background in staffing and recruitment for Southern Company Services, Kevin joined Georgia Power's economic development statewide projects team in 2002. He specializes in aerospace, security, bio science, software and logistics projects, as well as helping international companies set up a presence in Georgia.

Nicole began her career with Southern Company in 2001 in marketing and communication, and later moved to supply chain management. Nicole joined the Georgia Power economic development team in 2007. Special focus areas include logistics, food processing, and metal fabrication projects.

Chairman of the Board, TSYS, Columbus, Ga. Elected 2001.

Ratcliffe joined the company as a biologist with Georgia Power in 1971 and has been in his current position since 2004. From 1999 to 2004 he was president and CEO of Georgia Power, Southern Company's largest subsidiary. He also served as president and CEO of Mississippi Power. Ratcliffe has held executive and management positions in the areas of finance, external affairs, fuel services, operations and planning, and research and environmental affairs. Born 1948.