Zeke Smith

Zeke Smith was confirmed by the Alabama Senate as an Auburn Trustee for a seven-year term to begin February 16, 2022. His first term will expire on February 15, 2029.

Smith serves as Alabama Power’s executive vice president of external affairs and is responsible for governmental relations, corporate affairs, regulatory affairs, environmental affairs, public relations, and charitable giving. He also serves as chairman of the Alabama Power Foundation’s Board of Directors.

Smith has served across multiple business units of the company, including marketing, corporate planning, financial planning, and external affairs. Prior to his current position, he worked as vice president of financial and regulatory planning, vice president of regulatory services, and director of regulatory and pricing. Smith earned a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from Auburn and his master’s degree in business administration from Samford University.