With a background including brand strategy, investor communications, and public and media relations in diverse industries such as electric and gas utilities, telecommunications, health care, commercial real estate and financial services, Terrell McCollum currently serves as communications lead for Southern Company's New Ventures team. 

Terrell serves on the board of directors for Orchard, an Atlanta-based nonprofit organization promoting community involvement and volunteerism. 

A graduate of The University of Alabama, Terrell resides in Atlanta with his wife and three children.