Kathleen King
Carrie H. Phillips

Company/Organization: Southern Nuclear Operating Company
www.southernco.com

Address:
40 Inverness Center Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35242

Company/Organization Brief Mission: To Be America's Best Nuclear Operating Company

Kathleen King
ksking@southernco.com

Title: Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Comptroller and Treasurer

Phone: 205-992-5750

Fax: 205-992-5989

Job description: Oversee Financial Services organization for the company (includes Accounting, Budgeting, Treasury and Systems Support).

Length of service: 5 years

Accreditations: CPA

Education: B.A. degree in Sociology from Washington University in St. Louis

Family: Husband, Tom and two children, Rachel and Rebecca.

Personal Business Philosophy: Treat people like people - listen to them, appreciate them, and respect them as individuals.

Favorite Quote: "In the end, it's not the years in your life that count, it's the life in your years." - Abraham Lincoln

Advice to women in business: Have confidence in your talents, and use them to do accomplish your goals; don't try to be everything to everybody

Best advice ever received: From my husband - if it's worth doing, it's worth doing right.

Secret to surviving in business: "stickum"

Your strongest inspiration: My faith in God

What being in business has taught you: (1) You have to set goals and a plan to get there, or it won't happen. (2) Ask questions - if something doesn't seem right, it's usually not.

Secret to dealing with employees: Don't try to make everybody happy. Be fair and equitable. Understanding what drives and motivates each individual goes a long way towards good employee relations.

Carrie H. Phillips
Chphilli@southernco.com

Title: Public Affairs Manager

Job Description: Responsible for all communication, both internal and external; public outreach; and external affairs.

Length of Service: 15 years

Education: University of North Carolina - Bachelor of Science -Business Administration: Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Reactor Technology Course for Utility Executives

Family: Single, 3 children: Kate, Hunter, and Mary Johnson

Favorite Quote: Make new friends but keep the old, one is silver and the other gold.

Advice to Women in Business: I'd give the same advice to men and women - seize opportunities, work hard, seek out many mentors, development relationships and be punctual.

Best Advice Ever Received: Loose lips sink ships.

Secret to Surviving in Business: Don't take things too personally, be true to yourself and deliver results. If at first you don't succeed, try, try and try again.

Your strongest inspiration: My father, my children, and many friends.

What being in business has taught you: There is no magical recipe for success and the importance of developing and maintaining relationships.

Secret to dealing with employees: Treat others like you want to be treated. Be open to diverse perspectives and to actively listen.