Mike Harreld, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Southern Company’s transmission organization, has received the Outstanding Member in Industry Award from the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants (GSCPA). The award recognizes members in industry who have made significant professional and civic contributions that reflect the values and ideals of the GSCPA.
Harreld has multiple responsibilities at Southern Company, including companywide coordination of a new enterprise resource plan and supply chain system. As CFO for the company’s transmission organization, Harreld oversees all aspects of transmission finance and accounting.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Harreld was recognized for his civic contributions. For the past 25 years, Harreld has volunteered his services to the Metro Atlanta YMCA and in 2005 was the recipient of the organization’s highest branch volunteer recognition – the Kellog Branch Champion Award. Harreld is currently a member of the Metro Atlanta YMCA governing board and chairs the risk management committee. He is also a board member of the YMCA Camp High Harbor Branch, where he played a leadership role in expanding the camp to several additional sites.
In addition, Harreld helped establish Yes! Atlanta, serving as board chairman. Yes! Atlanta strives to enhance the lives of vulnerable teenagers in metropolitan Atlanta through a variety of structured programs.
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