Speaker Biographies
Corey Sellers - Southern Company Corey Sellers is the General Manager of Transmission Policy and Services / Energy Policy with Southern Company based in Birmingham, AL. In this role Corey is responsible for strategic policy activities related to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and wholesale transmission customer service through the administration of Southern Companies’ Open Access Transmission Tariff. Corey began his career with Southern Company as a cooperative education student in 1993. He has held various positions during his career including roles in Energy Management System Services, Generation IT, Energy Trading, Transmission, and as the Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer. Corey attended the University of Alabama where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics. Originally from Dora, AL, Corey and his wife Leigh Ann live in their hometown and enjoy spending time with their two daughters, Brooke and Braden.
Drew Thompson - CAISO Drew is a NERC Certified RC and has worked at the CAISO since 2015 as an Operations Specialist, Lead Interchange Scheduler, Transmission Dispatcher and currently holds the title of Generation Dispatcher. Prior to the CAISO, Drew managed interconnecting solar projects to various utilities and also worked in the financial industry. He is currently pursuing a MBA in Energy Management at Norwich University and completed his B.S. in Accountancy at California State University: Sacramento.
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