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Gulf Power's Stan Connally Discusses Technology and Electricity
on Conversations with Jeff Weeks February 14
Pensacola, Fla. — Thursday, February 14 at 7:30 p.m. WSRE’s, “Conversations with Jeff Weeks” welcomes Stan Connally, Gulf Power President and CEO. Connally shares his insights with Jeff about how technology is changing the way we get our electricity, the future of nuclear power and the recovering economy.
A mechanical engineer by training, Connally’s career with Southern Company, the parent company of Gulf Power, has been quite diverse. Beginning as a co-op student at Georgia Power, Connally has risen through the ranks, holding positions in customer operations, sales and marketing, power generation and engineering. In addition to running Gulf Power, Connally is on the board of the Florida Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise Florida and the James Madison Institute.
“Conversations with Jeff Weeks” is a half-hour, weekly series that is “personality-driven,” featuring in-depth discussions with unique individuals and leading newsmakers from all walks of life. The program airs Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. on WSRE, PBS for the Gulf Coast.
About WSRE, PBS for the Gulf Coast
WSRE is a PBS member station that is locally owned and licensed to the Pensacola State College Board of Trustees operating as a service of Pensacola State College. The public broadcasting station has been serving the needs of the Gulf Coast community through programming, educational services and outreach since 1967. WSRE produces, acquires and distributes programs that address local interests and reflect the diverse cultural, political, geographic and demographic characteristics of its audience. The Educational Services unit for WSRE serves as the connection to teachers, parents, caregivers and children to extend the rich resources found in public television. For more information about WSRE, its services, programs or available resources, visit wsre.org.
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