Profile: Leigh Davis

Title: Vice President and Director,

         Corporate Real Estate

Company/Organization: Alabama Power Company

Address: 600 North 18th Street,

               Post Office Box 2641,

               Birmingham, Alabama 35203-2206

Phone: 205-257-1000

Website: www.southerncompany.com

Favorite Quote: "Never quit. It is the easiest cop-out in the world. Set a goal and don't quit until you attain it. When you do attain it, set another goal and don't quit until you reach it. Never quit." Coach Bear Bryant

Company/Organization Brief Mission: To provide affordable, reliable electricity that generates high customer satisfaction

For 100 years, Alabama Power has been lighting the way by providing affordable, reliable electricity. The proud tradition continues today for the 1.4 million customers we proudly serve.

Job description:  Responsible for the organization that leads all aspects of the company’s real estate needs.

Length of service: 10 years

Accreditations: Alabama State Bar Association, Birmingham Bar Association

Favorite Awards & Honors: Beta Gamma Sigma Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award, Leadership Birmingham, Godmother responsibilities

Education: B.S. Commerce and Business Administration (magna cum laude), University of Alabama; J.D., University of Alabama School of Law; M.B.A., Samford University

Personal Business Philosophy: Never settle for anything less than your best effort.

Advice to women in business: Make career decisions that fit your lifestyle.

Best advice ever received: Be yourself.

Secret to surviving in business: Surround yourself with high potential individuals of diverse backgrounds and opinions.

Your strongest inspiration: Great grandmother, Bedour Zail Mickwee Baraket

Being in business has taught you: Don't be afraid to take calculated risks to achieve goals. Learn from both your successes and your mistakes. Have a sense of humor.

Someone should have told me: To become fluent in a second language.

Secret to dealing with employees: Be actively engaged with your employees. Provide an atmosphere of inclusiveness. Celebrate successes.