Jim Kerr

Jim Kerr is the Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Chief Compliance Officer at Southern Company, a role he assumed in 2021. His extensive career includes serving as CEO of Southern Company Gas, co-chairing the energy practice at McGuireWoods LLP, and serving as a commissioner on the North Carolina Utilities Commission. He earned his Juris Doctor at UNC Chapel Hill.

Beyond his corporate responsibilities, Jim maintains a strong connection to his alma mater, Washington & Lee University, where he serves on the Board of Trustees. This long-standing commitment highlights his dedication to higher education and institutional governance.

Unique fact: He previously served as president of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC), a key leadership role in national energy policy.