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Alabama Power announces leadership changes

By Alabama Newscenter Staff Alabama Power on Friday announced leadership changes to enhance customer experience and community support. Tony Smoke has been elected senior vice president of Marketing and Economic Development. Myla Calhoun has been named vice president of Birmingham Division. Tequila Smith has been elected vice president of Charitable Giving. These changes are effective […]

Source: The Birmingham Times

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