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James Kerr
Chief Executive Officer at
SOUTHERN COMPANY GAS
Net worth: 21 M $ as of 30/06/2026
Profile
Presently, James Y. Kerr holds the position of EVP, Chief Legal & Compliance Officer at The Southern Co. He is also on the board of Southern Power Co. and Georgia Aquarium, Inc. In his past career he occupied the position of Partner at McGuireWoods LLP and Principal at McGuire Woods Battle & Boothe (a subsidiary of McGuireWoods LLP), Member of North Carolina Utilities Commission, President of National Association of Regulatory & Utility Commissioners and President for Southeastern Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners. Mr. Kerr received an undergraduate degree from Washington & Lee University and a graduate degree from UNC School of Law.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SOUTHERN COMPANY 0.02% | 11/02/2026 | 217,636 ( 0.02% ) | 21 M $ | 30/06/2026 |
James Kerr active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| SOUTHERN COMPANY GAS | Chief Executive Officer | 31/03/2023 |
Southern Power Co.
 Southern Power Co. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Generates and supplies gas, solar & wind power plants | Director/Board Member | 08/03/2014 |
Georgia Aquarium, Inc.
 Georgia Aquarium, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates marine mammal parks | Director/Board Member | - |
AGL Services Co.
 AGL Services Co. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides HVAC repair and installation services | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Former positions of James Kerr
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| SOUTHERN COMPANY | Compliance Officer | 01/04/2023 |
McGuireWoods LLP
 McGuireWoods LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/03/2014 |
National Association of Regulatory & Utility Commissioners | President | 01/01/2008 |
North Carolina Utilities Commission
 North Carolina Utilities Commission General GovernmentGovernment Regional level government authority | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.
 Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides energy and environmental research services | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of James Kerr
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
71
1st degree connections
14
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 14 |
|---|---|
The Southern Co.
 The Southern Co. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Operates as a holding company through its subsidiaries operates, constructs and distributes gas, coal, nuclear, coal, hydro, wind & solar electricity projects and natural gas pipelines | Utilities |
Southern Company Gas
 Southern Company Gas Gas DistributorsUtilities Provides natural gas CNG fueling station solutions | Utilities |
Southern Power Co.
Southern Power Co. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Generates and supplies gas, solar & wind power plants | Utilities |
Consert, Inc.
 Consert, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Provides energy distribution and management network services | Utilities |
McGuire Woods Battle & Boothe
 McGuire Woods Battle & Boothe Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services | Commercial Services |
Washington & Lee University
 Washington & Lee University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.
Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides energy and environmental research services | Commercial Services |
McGuireWoods LLP
McGuireWoods LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services | Commercial Services |
Georgia Aquarium, Inc.
Georgia Aquarium, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates marine mammal parks | Consumer Services |
National Association of Regulatory & Utility Commissioners | |
North Carolina Utilities Commission
North Carolina Utilities Commission General GovernmentGovernment Regional level government authority | Government |
Southeastern Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners
 Southeastern Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Southeastern Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (SEARUC) is a non-profit organization established in 1989 to advance education and cooperation among public utility regulatory commissions in the southeastern United States. The non-profit company is based in Atlanta, GA. SEARUC focuses on studying and discussing the operation and supervision of public utilities to protect public interests. The association hosts annual educational conferences and provides information on meetings, agendas, registration, sponsorships, and travel accommodations. Its membership includes regulatory commissioners, utility executives, attorneys, and policy advisors from various public service commissions and related organizations. Sponsorship opportunities are available exclusively to entities not regulated by SEARUC members, supporting the association’s events and activities. The organization’s leadership includes an executive committee with representatives from member states. | Commercial Services |
UNC School of Law
 UNC School of Law Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
AGL Services Co.
AGL Services Co. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides HVAC repair and installation services | Industrial Services |
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