Our Team
Meet the Team that Works for You
Our Community & Economic Development staff is made up of statewide project managers that are responsible for facilitating the location, expansion, or start-up of businesses wishing to invest in Georgia. Projects are supported at the local level by regional project managers and engineers.
Statewide Project Support
Our statewide project managers assist companies in identifying potential buildings or sites throughout the state. They provide total project management, utilizing Georgia Power's vast array of services including engineering, market research, demographics, and custom mappings. The statewide project managers also serve as liaison with state agencies and the local communities.
Doug Coffey
voice: 404-506-3416
email: hdcoffey@southernco.com
Doug's career at Georgia Power started in 1984 in the marketing organization. After working as an account manager for customers such as Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Delta Air Lines and large office facilities and hotels, he came to the economic development team in 2011. Doug specializes in projects in aerospace, automotive, chemicals, energy services and advanced manufacturing.
Kevin Lovelace
voice: 404-506-3144
email: kmlovela@southernco.com
With a background in staffing and recruitment for Southern Company Services, Kevin joined Georgia Power's economic development statewide projects team in 2002. He specializes in aerospace, security, bio science, logistics, fabricated metals, plastics and data centers, as well as helping international companies set up a presence in Georgia.
Nicole Pearson
voice: 404-506-1460
email: npearson@southernco.com
Nicole began her career with Southern Company in 2001 in marketing and communication, and later moved to supply chain management. Nicole joined the Georgia Power economic development team in 2007. Special focus areas include logistics, food processing, metal fabrication, new media, headquarters, FIRE and back office operations.
Brenda Robbins
voice: 404-506-6617
email: bkrobbin@southernco.com
Brenda began her career with Southern Company, parent company of Georgia Power, in 1982. Joining Georgia Power's statewide projects team in 1996, Brenda brought a strong background in information systems and software, establishing data centers and talent recruitment. She has extensive expertise and experience with headquarters locations, FIRE, bio science, data centers, back office operations and new media.
Charles Stallworth
voice: 404-506-2312
email: cgstallw@southernco.com
With a degree in chemistry, as well as an MBA, Charles worked as a lab technician in one of the company's power plants and in Georgia Power's environmental affairs organization before joining the statewide projects team in 2002. Charles specializes in projects in automotive, chemicals, food processing, plastics and energy services.
Regional Support
Our Regional Managers support local communities through leadership development, strategic planning, existing industry retention and expansion, and with new companies considering an expansion or relocation to the area.
Non-Metro Regions
William Edwards, East Region
voice: 706-823-4542
email: weedward@southernco.com
William began his career with Georgia Power in 1984, and has worked in sales, region operations, and community development. He rejoined the economic development team in 2009 representing the East Region of the state. He is a member of the Central Savannah River Area Unified Development Council and works with the Georgia Chamber's annual Red Carpet tour to the Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta. William has extensive experience with projects, as well as with local chambers and development authorities. Watch video.
Peggy Jolley, CED, Coastal Region
voice: 912-306-1702
email: mkjolley@southernco.com
Peggy joined Georgia Power in 2003 after gaining economic development experience as director of a chamber of commerce, statewide project manager and development authority executive. She serves on the Advisory Board for GA Tech Savannah and the board of First Tee and is a member of the International Economic Development Council. Peggy supports the activities of several regional economic development organizations. She is past president of the GA Economic Developers Association and a Certified Economic Developer. Watch video.
Jim Lovett, EDFP, Central Region
voice: 229-387-3305
email: jslovett@southernco.com
Jim began his career with Georgia Power in 1982. He has worked in many areas of the company, including region operations, finance, corporate services, and legislative affairs. Jim is a Certified Economic Development Finance Professional and serves on the board of the Georgia Agribusiness Council. Watch video.
Scott Purvis, South Region
voice: 229-241-2228
email: mspurvis@southernco.comm
Scott is the newest member of the Georgia Power team, having started with the company in March of 2011. Prior experience includes 13 years with the Georgia Dept. of Community Affairs, as well as a management consultant with the Southwest Georgia Regional Development Center (RDC); a circuit rider/city and county administrator for the city of Colquitt and Miller County; and city manager for Hahira, Georgia.
Rope Roberts, Northeast Region
voice: 706-357-6521
email: jerobert@southernco.com
Rope's career at Georgia Power began in 1979. He has a background in accounting, procurement and corporate communication. Rope serves on North Georgia College and State University's Business Advisory Council and is an instructor in the Georgia Academy for Economic Development, which provides economic development and leadership training for regional leaders. Watch video.
Chuck Scragg, EDFP, Northwest Region
voice: 770-387-5301
email: cwscragg@southernco.com
Chuck began his career with Georgia Power in 1982. A Certified Economic Development Financial Professional and a member of the economic development team since 1993, Chuck has an extensive background in management and finance, strategic planning, statewide project management and community development. He has worked with chambers of commerce, downtown development authorities, convention and visitors bureaus and local governments in more than 200 Georgia communities. Watch video.
Clint Taylor, West Region
voice: 706-321-3502
email: cjtaylor@southernco.com
Clint began his career with Georgia Power in 1976. He has worked in many areas of the company, including region operations, customer service, marketing, and local management. He is an instructor for the Georgia Academy for Economic Development, which provides economic development and leadership training for regional leader. Watch video.
Metro Regions
Odessa Archibald, Metro South
voice: 404-506-2207
email: oarchiba@southernco.com
Odessa began her career at Georgia Power in 2003, after holding positions at the national, state and regional levels. A graduate of the Regional Leadership Institute and Leadership Georgia, she currently serves on the boards of the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce, League of Women Voters of Georgia and West End Boys and Girls Club.
Del Clark, Metro North
voice: 404-506-7479
email: dhclark@southernco.com
Del has been with Georgia Power since 1981, and brings a strong background in business communications and corporate relations. Del serves on the boards of the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Hispanic American Center for Economic Development (HACED) where she is Board Chair.
David Stewart, Metro West
voice: 404-702-5675
email: dmstewar@southernco.com
David began his career with Georgia Power in 1978. He has worked in a variety of areas including plant construction, financial services, information technology, consumer affairs, region operations and corporate relations. He has served on numerous nonprofit boards such as The Salvation Army Metro Advisory Board, Park Pride and Rebuilding Together Atlanta.
Josephine Tan, Metro East
voice: 770-621-2338
email: jktan@southernco.com
Josephine's career began in 1980 with Southern Company Services as a senior economist. She held a variety of positions before moving to Corporate Relations in 1994 and joined the community development Team in 2006. She is chair of Governor's Asian American Commission for a New Georgia. She was the founding president of the Asian American Chamber of Commerce.
Management Team
Pedro Cherry, VP, Community & Economic Development
voice: 404-506-4721
email: ppcherry@southernco.com
As vice president of community and economic development for Georgia Power, Pedro is responsible for the company's efforts to recruit new industry to Georgia, as well as supporting local and statewide initiatives to improve the marketability of communities in the state.
Pat Sims, Manager, Metro Community Development
voice: 404-506-6984
email: pjsims@southernco.com
As manager of Metro Community Development, Pat is responsible for helping metro Atlanta communities prepare for business recruitment, expansion and retention, as well as urban planning issues. Her team of project managers are dedicated specifically to communities in the metro Atlanta area.
Mike Worley, Manager, Non-Metro Community Development
voice: 404-506-7914
email: mgworley@southernco.com
As manager of Non-Metro Community Development, Mike is responsible for the company's efforts in preparing Georgia's communities for growth and bringing new jobs and investment to Georgia. His team of project managers also develop, deliver and support programs that promote leadership development, strategic planning and economic development projects in his or her region.
Tal Wright, Director, Economic Development
voice: 404-506-7416
email: wtwright@southernco.com
As director of economic development, Tal is responsible for business recruitment and support services. His team assists in the location or expansion of businesses in Georgia, identifying potential buildings and sites. Support services include engineering evaluation and site analysis, preliminary site design, industrial park development, GIS and custom mapping, research and demographic data, and the Georgia Resource Center.
Contact Us
Ready to bring your business to Georgia? Contact Georgia Power Community and Economic Development to get the process rolling.
Working Together
Our statewide project managers are organized into industry-focused teams that support the entire state. Project managers work closely with regional managers that focus on all industries within their local region.
Our Statewide Project Managers:
Facilitate the location, expansion, or start-up of businesses wishing to invest in Georgia
Assist companies in identifying potential buildings or sites throughout the state
Provide market evaluation, construction information, and engineering assistance
Serve as a liaison between the businesses and governmental agencies involved in the site selection process
Talk to a statewide project manager about your expansion needs today.
Our Regional Managers:
Support their local communities through leadership development, strategic planning and existing industry retention and expansions
Assist new companies considering an expansion or relocation to the area
If your Georgia community requires economic development assistance, please contact one of our region team members. Communities within the greater Atlanta area, contact our Metro Region managers (PDF) and see a map of the Atlanta region (PDF). For communities outside of Atlanta, talk with our Community Development managers (PDF) and see a map of Georgia.





