The Alabama Power board of directors has elected Ralph Williams Jr. vice president of the company’s Birmingham Division, effective immediately. Williams will lead the economic and community development initiatives and external affairs activities in the Birmingham metropolitan area. Through this role, Williams will lead the company’s economic and community development initiatives and external affairs activities in the Birmingham metropolitan area. “Alabama Power has a long history of partnering with communities to help bring about the growth that our state deserves,” Williams said. “I’m excited to serve our customers throughout the Birmingham region in this rewarding role.” Williams previously served in the Birmingham Division as community engagement director and division area manager. He began his Alabama Power career in 2011 and held positions of increasing responsibility within Corporate Relations and External Affairs before moving to the Birmingham Division in 2020. A native of Birmingham, he has studied at both Alabama A&M and Miles College and holds a degree in political science. “I’ve never been more proud of the University,” Williams said. “I see this as legacy work. My youngest daughter just graduated from an HBCU. So, me having an opportunity not only to serve on the Board, but to also be a part of continuing the legacy of service is sovereignty here is just (something) I can’t explain to you in words in terms of how excited I am about it.” Williams and his wife, Raquel, have two daughters, Kiara and Morgan.