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Houston Smith

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Vice President | Governmental Affairs at Alabama Power Company
📍 Greater Birmingham, Alabama Area, United States

Houston Smith is the Vice President of Governmental Affairs at Alabama Power, leveraging a background as an attorney for Balch & Bingham. He earned his JD from The University of Alabama School of Law and has progressed through several director-level roles within the company, including in public relations and federal affairs.

Outside of his primary role, Houston is an active community leader in Birmingham. He serves on the executive committee of the Birmingham Business Alliance and the board of directors for the Birmingham Airport Authority, demonstrating a commitment to local economic development and infrastructure.

He actively champions local initiatives, such as those supporting Alabamas Hispanic and immigrant communities.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Vice President | Governmental Affairs
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater Birmingham, Alabama Area, United States
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Governmental Affairs
As VP of Governmental Affairs, he leads Alabama Power's interactions with state and federal legislative and regulatory bodies.
Economic Development
Serves on the Birmingham Business Alliance executive committee and supports local economic growth initiatives like the Camino Loan Fund.
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Career

Work history

1-2018
Vice President | Governmental Affairs
Alabama Power Company
6-2016 - 11-2017
Director of Federal and Corporate Affairs
Alabama Power Company
1-2012 - 6-2016
Director - Public Relations
Alabama Power Company
9-2005 - 3-2013
Attorney
Balch & Bingham
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Education
2002 - 2005
JD
The University of Alabama School of Law
1997 - 2002
BS
University of Alabama at Birmingham
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