Ms. Terry is an accomplished senior executive with over 25 years of experience across a range of functions in the utility industry and a strong track record of driving growth and innovation. She brings valuable perspectives on technology, through her current role leading The Southern Company s fiber-optic and wireless communications businesses and as the chief architect for Georgia Power s digital transformation of its Direct-to-Consumer platforms. Through various executive leadership roles with The Southern Company, Ms. Terry led multiple environmental initiatives and had responsibility for health and safety, providing her with a strong understanding of environmental and sustainability issues. She also contributes to the Board a strong understanding of regulatory matters and government affairs, demonstrated through her service as General Counsel for Southern Nuclear Operating Company and overseeing the government and regulatory teams for Gulf Power Company, where her efforts led to the company receiving the largest rate increase in its history to ensure continued service reliability and infrastructure upgrades. Professional Experience The Southern Company (NYSE: SO), an energy company President and CEO, Southern Linc and Southern Telecom (2024 present) Senior Vice President, Customer Strategy and Solutions, Georgia Power Company (2021 2024) Senior Vice President, Region External Affairs & Community Engagement, Georgia Power Company (2017 2021) Vice President, Customer Service and Sales; President, Gulf Power Foundation (2014 2017) Vice President, External Affairs & Administrative Services, Compliance Officer, Gulf Power Company (2007 2014) General Counsel, Vice President, External Affairs, Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary, Southern Nuclear Operating Company (2005 2007) Other leadership roles with Georgia Power Company (2001 2004) Progress Energy (formerly NYSE: PGN), a vertically integrated electric and gas utility Associate General Counsel (1998 2001) Troutman Sanders , a national law firm Associate, Labor and Employment (1996 1998) Skills and Qualifications Branding Corporate Governance Environmental, Social and Governance Executive Leadership/CEO Financial/Capital Allocation Government and Regulatory Affairs Strategic Planning Technology Public Company Boards - NONE Other Affiliations Competitive Carriers Association , Board Member (2024 present) CTIA , Board Member (2024 present) International Women s Forum Georgia , Board Member (2019 present) North Carolina State University Foundation , Chair of the Board of Trustees (2020 present) Buckhead/Cascade City Chapter of the Links, Inc. , Parliamentarian (2019 present) Education BA, English, North Carolina State University JD, University of Michigan