Josh Hale

Josh Hale is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the energy sector, currently serving as Transmission Planning Manager at Southern Company since September 2025. Prior to this role, Josh held various positions at Southern Power from June 2016 to September 2025, including Commercial Services Manager and Commercial Optimization & Trading Manager, overseeing asset optimization, contract management, power trading, and data analytics. Josh's career at Southern Company began in July 2007, where Josh served as Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer and also held roles such as Energy Analysis Manager and Fuel Procurement Manager, focusing on financial performance analysis and procurement strategies. Early experience at Alabama Power Company included positions as Rate Specialist and Market Specialist. Josh holds an MBA from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a BS in Industrial Engineering from Tennessee Technological University.