Quentin Riggins to Lead Alabama Power's Southern Divison

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Quentin Riggins has been named senior vice president of community affairs and Southern Division, effective Aug. 1.   

As senior vice president of community affairs and Southern Division, Riggins is responsible for the company’s external and community development activities and direct executive leadership across south-central Alabama, including Montgomery. In this role, Riggins also serves as a strategic ambassador, fostering relationships with key stakeholders to align the company’s reputation with statewide initiatives, enhance community engagement and drive sustainable growth.

Riggins most recently served as senior vice president of Governmental and Corporate Affairs for Alabama Power, where he led the company’s government relations efforts at the state and federal levels, including grassroots and corporate relations programs. Prior to joining Alabama Power in 2011, Riggins served for 25 years in Alabama state government.    

Riggins earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing and distributive education at Auburn University. He is a member of Auburn’s board of trustees and the Tigers Unlimited board. Riggins also serves on the boards of the Frank M. Johnson Institute and the Alabama Children’s Aid Society.    

About Alabama Power   

Alabama Power Company, a subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), provides safe, reliable, affordable electricity to more than 1.5 million customers across the state. Learn more at www.alabamapower.com. 

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