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Clay Ryan

Examiner · DISC type cs
Senior Vice President of External Affairs at Alabama Power Company
📍 Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Clay Ryan serves as the Senior Vice President of External Affairs and Public Policy at Alabama Power. A graduate of The University of Alabama School of Law, he leverages extensive experience in governmental affairs and economic development from his previous leadership roles at The University of Alabama System to guide the companys public-facing strategies.

He is deeply engaged in the community, serving on the boards of the Birmingham Business Alliance, the Business Council of Alabama, and the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame. He and his wife, Beth, have two daughters and are members of the First United Methodist Church of Birmingham.

He has been named one of the most powerful and influential leaders in the state of Alabama.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Senior Vice President of External Affairs
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Personality Overview

How Clay shows up

Tough To Convince
Overcautious
Status Quo Seeker

They tend to have clarity about their needs and constraints, and are unlikely to over-promise. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach.

Priorities

Topics Clay cares about

Economic Development
His role at Alabama Power and previous positions at the University of Alabama System have focused on statewide economic and workforce development initiatives.
Governmental Affairs
A core function of his career, from leading a law firm's practice group to his current senior vice president role overseeing public policy.
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Career

Work history

11-2023
Senior Vice President of External Affairs
Alabama Power Company
4-2021 - 11-2023
Senior Vice Chancellor of External Affairs
The University of Alabama System
11-2018 - 4-2021
Vice Chancellor for Governmental Affairs & Economic/Workforce Development
The University of Alabama System
10-2015 - 10-2018
Vice President for Governmental Affairs & Special Counsel
The University of Alabama System
9-2002 - 10-2015
Chair, Governmental & Regulatory Affairs Practice Group
Maynard, Cooper & Gale, P.C.
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
8-1999 - 5-2002
Doctor of Law - JD
The University of Alabama School of Law
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Birmingham-Southern College
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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