Bennie Jones

Bennie Jones, M.E., has extensive experience in the energy sector, currently serving as a Manager of Projects at Southern Company since October 2007. Bennie Jones has held multiple leadership roles, including Assistant to the Senior Vice President and various managerial positions focused on environmental management, maintenance, compliance, and plant operations. Key responsibilities include overseeing large capital and operational budgets exceeding $800M, managing multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Previously, Bennie Jones worked at GE Power & Water as a Field Engineer and held a lead role at Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, focusing on quality engineering and manufacturing processes. Bennie Jones holds a Master of Engineering in Management from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of South Alabama.