BIRMINGHAM - July 25, 2008 - Former Alabama Supreme Court Justice, Ralph D. Cook , was elected today to the Alabama Power board of directors.

“It is an honor to have Judge Cook on our board of directors,” said Alabama Power President and CEO Charles McCrary.  “His impeccable reputation as a leader and jurist will bring great value in guiding our company in a manner that benefits our customers and shareholders.”

Cook was appointed in 1993 as associate justice of the Supreme Court of Alabama by Gov. Jim Folsom and subsequently elected to the position in November 1994. He served until January 2001.

Prior to serving on the Supreme Court, Cook was circuit court judge in the Bessemer Division of the 10th Judicial Circuit.  He also was elected district court judge and served as family court judge of Jefferson County, Bessemer Division.

In August 1976, Cook was appointed dean of Miles Law School in Birmingham.  He also taught at San Jose State University and Cabrillo College in California.

Educated in the public schools of Jefferson County, Cook earned a Bachelor of Science degree at Tennessee State University and a Juris Doctor degree from Howard University School of Law in Washington, D.C.

Active in community and professional associations, Cook is a charter member and has served in various leadership positions with the West Jefferson Kiwanis Club.  He serves or has served on the board of directors for the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, the Salvation Army, the Alabama Civil Justice Foundation, the Bessemer Hall of History, the Bessemer YMCA, St. Vincent’s Foundation and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.  Cook is a member of the Quarterback Club and the Birmingham Inn of Court.

Cook is currently Of Counsel with the Hare, Wynn, Newell & Newton law firm in Birmingham. He is married to the former Charlsie Davis.  They are parents of three adult children: Kimberly, Nakela and Ralph Jr.

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