Alabama Power Company
Carrie Kurlander (left)
Assistant to President &CEO Charles McCrary
ckurland@southernco.comCarla Roberson (center)
Manager, Education &
Volunteer Service
csrobers@southernco.comMyrna Pittman (right)
Vice President,
Customer Services
mpittma@southernco.comAlabama Power Company
600 North 18th St
Birmingham, AL 35291
Phone: 205-257-1000
Or: 800-245-2244
Website: www.alabamapower.com
Favorite Quote: "We don't accomplish anything in this world alone... And whatever happens is the result of the whole tapestry of one's life and all the weavings of individual threads from one to another that creates something." - Sandra Day O'Connor
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.
Profile Name: Carrie Kurlander
Title: Assistant to President & CEO Charles McCrary
Company/Organization: Alabama Power Company
Address: 600 N. 18th Street, Birmingham, AL 35291
Phone: 205-257-4146
Fax: 205-257-4165
E-mail: ckurland@southernco.com
Website: www.alabamapower.com
Company/Organization Brief Mission : To provide affordable, reliable electricity that generates high customer satisfaction
Job description: To protect and promote the good name of Alabama Power Company and its 6,700 employees through media relations and employee communications
Length of service: Hired in Feb. 2003
Favorite Awards & Honors: Alabama Leadership Initiative; Alabama Associated Press Broadcasters Association 'Best News Anchor' Award; Girls Nation Senator; A 5th grade class named its class pet after me, because I was a frequent guest reader.
Education: Southern Methodist University , BFA
Family: Husband (Brian); two children: a son and daughter
Personal Business Philosophy: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you
Favorite Quote: Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage. -- Anais Nin
Advice to women in business: Don't view yourself as a "female professional." Rather, view yourself as a "professional" who has skills and contributions that are valuable.
Best advice ever received: Always seek out an "A-team" boss, because they like to surround themselves with other "A-team" players.
Secret to surviving in business: Never stop learning. Collaborate. Have an impeccable work ethic. Understand that nothing great was ever achieved without passion and enthusiasm.
Your strongest inspiration: My children
What being in business has taught you: Communications skills are valuable and provide a tangible outcome to the overall success of a company.
Secret to dealing with employees: Let them know that they are heard and valued; Seek out and celebrate their individual contribution --- then encourage them to collaborate with the group.
Profile name: Carla Shaw Roberson
Title: Manager, Education & Volunteer Services
Address: 600 N. 18th S, Birmingham, AL 35291
Phone: 205-257-3726
Fax: 205-257-1860
E-mail: csrobers@southernco.com
Website: www.alabamapower.com
Favorite Quote: Do not condemn the judgment of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.
Company Brief Mission : Alabama Power is a subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company and provides reliable, affordable electricity to more than 1.4 million customers across the state of Alabama .
Job description: Manage the company's community involvement function which includes oversight of the over 5000 employee and retiree volunteers.
Education: BS University of Alabama
Family: Husband - Loyd; children - Anna Catherine; Mary Elizabeth; Emily
Best advice ever received: My parents always encouraged me to be all that I could be and taught me that anything was possible if you only set your mind to achieving the goal.
Secret to surviving in business: Always begin with the end in mind - determine what you want to accomplish and establish your plan to achieve your goals.
Your strongest inspiration: My family.
Secret to dealing with employees: Always treat everyone with respect. Challenge everyone to do and be their best.
Profile name: Myrna J. Pittman
Title: Vice President, Customer Services
Phone: 205-257-4741 Fax: 205-257-4744
E-mail: mjpittma@southernco.com
Job description: Responsible to serve 1.4 customers in the Alabama Power territory with various and customer service.
Organization: Consist of 290 professionals that are dedicated to serving our customers with excellence each day.
Favorite Awards & Honors: Quality Contributions to Schools Award-Georgia Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 1999; Who's Who in Black Atlanta, 2003; Volunteer of the Year award, Madison Morgan Chamber of Commerce, 1998
Education: Bachelors of Science/ Business Administration North Carolina A & T State University; Goizueta Executive Leadership Program, Emory University, Atlanta Georgia; Harvard University Women in Power Executive Leadership Program.
Family: Married to Willie for 20 years; Five children; Jada, Jasmine, Jocelyn, Joyia, Jeremiah.
Personal Business Philosophy: I work to glorify God in everything that I do. With that focus, I will make the right decisions and will be fully dedicated to performing with the highest standards each day and I will represent my company with the highest integrity possible.
Advice to women in business: We wear numerous hats and have proven time and time again that we are capable, intelligent and committed to what we do. Too often though, we forget about what is really important in live; that is, our faith, our family and each of us individually. Take care of you so that you can better take care of others. I am finally learning the importance of this!
Best advice ever received: Put God first in all that you do and everything else will line work out as it should. "But seek ye first the kingdom of God and all these things shall be added unto you" (Matthew 6:33)
Secret to surviving in business: Much prayer, surrounding myself with good people, mentors and folks that I can learn from; belief in myself and my abilities and never allowing myself to be intimidated even when the pressure is on.
Your strongest inspiration: My faith in God and my family.
What being in business has taught you: That you can be successful even though you may wear many hats if you always seek to do that which is right and live your life with integrity and honor.
Secret to dealing with employees: Our employees are our most important asset. Treat them with dignity and respect, show them that you care about them and get them involved with decisions when it makes sense to do so and they will perform with excellence.
