Mike Jordan has been named External Affairs manager for Alabama Power’s Southern Division. Jordan will be responsible for media relations, managing civic and community partnerships as well as contact with local elected officials in connection with Alabama Power activities.

“We are excited to have Mike as a part of our team,” said Leslie Sanders, Alabama Power’s vice president for the Southern Division. “His knowledge of Montgomery, communication skills and previous experience in the company’s Governmental Relations office make him a perfect fit for this position.”

Alabama Power’s Southern Division includes all or part of 17 counties in south-central Alabama.

A native of Troy, Jordan joined Alabama Power in 2008 as the company’s Legislative Affairs Manager, where he was responsible for monitoring state legislation and its possible impact on Alabama Power customers.

Prior to joining Alabama Power, Jordan served as Director of Public Relations for the Alabama Nursing Home Association and as the Public Information Officer for the Alabama House of Representatives.

Jordan received his Masters of Public Administration from Troy University and a bachelor’s degree in history from Samford University.

Jordan and his wife Alissa have two children, Anna Caroline and Molly Katherine.

Alabama Power, a subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE: SO), provides reliable, affordable electricity to more than 1.4 million customers across the state.