From newsroom to power grid: Meridian native to steer Mississippi Power’s customer strategy

Mississippi Power has appointed Meridian native Fredie Carmichael as vice president of Customer Solutions and Corporate Communications, effective March 16, 2026. Carmichael, with over 26 years of experience including a recent role at Georgia Power, will oversee marketing, energy efficiency, customer service, and corporate communications. The company’s chairman, president, and CEO, Pedro Cherry, highlighted Carmichael’s deep understanding of customers and communities as vital for enhancing customer experience and supporting growth.