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About Southeastern Electric Exchange

S.E.E. is a nonprofit trade association supporting the electric utility industry through collaboration, best practices, and shared expertise.

Our Mission & Vision

At S.E.E., our mission is to empower our members through collaboration, innovation, and the exchange of knowledge. We provide a trusted platform for sharing expertise and best practices. Through strong partnerships and strategic coordination, S.E.E. leads the way in mutual assistance—regionally and nationwide—mobilizing resources and support whenever and wherever they are needed most. We take pride in fostering a culture of preparedness, responsiveness, and continuous improvement that benefits our members and the communities they serve.
 

Our vision is to be the foundation upon which our members build success, empowering them to meet challenges, seize opportunities, and lead with confidence.

Our History

1933


  • Southeastern Electric Exchange also known as the “Exchange” is founded on June 7, 1933 at the Ansley Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia.

1934


  • John Talley becomes the first Executive Director of Southeastern Electric Exchange

1938


  • Engineering and Operation Division Established

1948


  • Southeastern Electric Exchange hosted its inaugural conference at the iconic Boca Raton Resort & Club—a tradition that continued for the next 50 years.

1950-1959


  • Accident Prevention Committee Established
  • Rates and Regulation Committee Established
  • Real Estate and Right of Way Committee Established

1960-1969


  • Claims Committee Established
  • Substation Committee Established
  • Transmission Line Committee Established
  • William B. Owens takes over as Southeastern Electric Exchange Executive Director

1970-1979


  • Metering and Distribution Service Devices Committee Established
  • Overhead Distribution Committee Established
  • Underground Distribution Committee Established
  • National Electrical Safety Code Committee Established
  • Transportation-Construction Equipment Committee

1980-1989


  • 1982 – Louis Davis takes over as Southeastern Electric Exchange Executive Director
  • 1983 – Southeastern Electric Exchange 50th Anniversary
  • 1989 – James T. Collins takes over as Southeastern Electric Exchange Executive Director

1990-1999


  • Joint Use Committee Established
  • Mutual Assistance Committee Established
  • Power Quality & Reliability Committee Established

2000 – 2009


  • Supply Chain Management Committee Established
  • Mutual Assistance Logistics Subcommittee Established
  • Network Underground Committee Established
  • Integrated Resource Planning Committee Established
  • S.E.E. Celebrates their 75th Anniversary
  • First Trade Show held during Annual Conference in Alexandria

2010 – 2019


  • Training Committee Established
  • Distribution Operations Control Center Committee Established
  • AMI System Operations Committee Established
  • 2017 – Scott Smith takes over as Southeastern Electric Exchange Executive Director

2020 – 2029


  • Vegetation Management Committee Established
  • Start of Diverse-Owned Business Showcase
  • Launch of a New Website & Company Rebranding

S.E.E. Leadership Team

Executive Director
Scott Smith

Director
Joe Hammond

Director
Chris M. Aycock

Administrator
Amy Bekele

Trade Show & Committee Coordinator
Kendra Cutno

Meeting Coordinator
Marissa Shutt

Member Companies

Southeastern Electric Exchange is proud to represent a network of investor-owned electric utility companies dedicated to operational excellence, safety, and innovation across the Southeast and beyond. Our member companies are the backbone of the electric utility industry in the region—serving millions of customers, supporting critical infrastructure, and collaborating year-round through S.E.E.’s committees, benchmarking programs, and annual conference. Together, these companies embody the spirit of partnership that defines S.E.E.: sharing knowledge, solving challenges, and building a stronger, more resilient electric future.

American Electric Power
AES Ohio
Alabama Power
BGE
Center Point Energy
CLECO
Comed
Dominion Energy
Duke Energy
Entergy
FirstEnergy
FPL
Florida Public Utilites
Georgia Power
LG&E KU
Mississippi Power
OGE
ONCOR
PECO
PEPCO
PPL
Southern Company
TECO
TNMP

Jennifer Ellis
AEP – Indiana Michigan Power
VP of Distribution Region Operations

Andre Guillory
Cleco Power, LLC

Chief Customer Officer

Marc Arnold
Duke Energy Florida

SVP, Power Grid Operations

Peter Waldrab
LG&E and KU Energy

VP of Electric Distribution

Nicole Levine
PECO Energy

SVP & COO

Scott Moore
Southern Company

SVP of Power Delivery

Amy Hunter
Duke Energy

VP of Corporate Audit Services 
& Chief Compliance Officer

Derrick Dickens
Baltimore Gas & Electric

SVP & COO

Brandon Ashley
Dominion Energy S. Carolina

VP of Transmission & Delivery

Kimberly Cook-Nelson
Entergy Corporation

Executive Vice President & COO

Andrea Dennis
Oklahoma Gas & Electric

VP of Transmission & Distribution

Rodney Oddoye
Pepco Holdings

Chief Operating Officer

Chip Whitworth
Tampa Electric

VP of Electric Delivery

John Cornelius Jr.
CenterPoint Energy

VP, Distribution Operations

Michael Jarro
Florida Power & Light

VP of Distribution Operations

Ed Baine
Dominion Energy Virginia
Executive Vice President, Utility Operations and President

Daniel Hall
Oncor Electric Delivery

VP of Distribution Operations

David Quier
PPL Electric Utilities

VP of Transmission & Substation

Keith Nix
TNMP

VP of Operations

Board of Directors

Officers of
the Board

President
Chip Whitworth
Tampa Electric Company

Vice President of Electric Delivery

Treasurer
Amy Hunter
Duke Energy

Vice President of Corporate Audit Service
& Chief Compliance Officer

First Vice President
Derrick Dickens
Baltimore Gas & Electric Company

SVP & of COO

Secretary
Scott Smith
Southeastern Electric Exchange
Executive Director

Second Vice President
Andre Guillory
Cleco Power, LLC

Chief Customer Officer

Scott Smith

Executive Director

Scott Smith is Executive Director of Southeastern Electric Exchange and has been with the organization since 2011. He is the fifth executive director since the Exchange was founded in 1933. In that capacity, he leads the day-to-day operations of the organization, is the primary director for mutual assistance in the region and tends to committee business throughout the year across the southeast. Prior to joining S.E.E., Scott worked for Tampa Electric Company for 25 years and led various departments including Strategies & Quality Assurance, Call Center Operations, System Reliability, Mutual Assistance and Emergency Preparedness, Vegetation Management and Lighting Operations.  Scott is a native of Tampa, a graduate of the University of South Florida, and most importantly a father of two and grandfather of two. He resides in Atlanta where he enjoys hiking, kayaking, cooking, sporting events and traveling. 

Joe Hammond

Director

Joe Hammond became the Director of Southeastern Electric Exchange in April 2024. Prior to this role, he spent 16 years at Oklahoma Gas & Electric, where he served as Health & Safety Manager after working in Power Generation and Transmission & Distribution. His career began at General Motors as a Safety Supervisor, following eight years of service in the U.S. Air Force. Joe is a native of Durant, Oklahoma and holds a Master of Science degree from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. He is a proud husband, father, and grandfather.

Chris M. Aycock

Director
Chris Aycock serves as Director at the Southeastern Electric Exchange (S.E.E.), a collaborative organization focused on advancing electric utility operations, safety, and innovation across the Southeast. In this role, Chris works with member utilities to drive strategic initiatives, share best practices, and enhance reliability and resilience for millions of customers throughout the region. Prior to joining S.E.E., Chris was Senior Director of Distribution Region Operations Power Delivery at Florida Power & Light Company, where he led a large distribution organization responsible for design, construction, engineering, maintenance, and storm restoration for nearly 2 million customers along Florida’s Gulf Coast. Earlier in his career, he served as Manager of Central Maintenance and Construction at Gulf Power Company, overseeing major projects in Transmission, Distribution, and Vegetation Management. Chris brings over 25 years of experience in Power Delivery. He spent more than 14 years with Georgia Power Company before joining Gulf Power in 2014. Before his utility career, Chris has held multiple leadership roles in the United States Army, including serving as a Captain in the Army Corps of Engineers. Chris earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Georgia Southern University and is certified as a Six Sigma Yellow Belt.

Amy Bekele

Administrator

Amy Bekele serves as Administrator at Southeastern Electric Exchange. She began her career at S.E.E. in 1991 as an administrative assistant, later moving to a role as meeting coordinator, then senior coordinator. Amy oversees the executive planning and coordination of the Annual Conference and Trade Show, a cornerstone event for the Exchange. In her role, Amy supports the activities of seven key committees and supervises staff to ensure smooth operations across initiatives. Her dedication and organizational expertise have made her an integral part of S.E.E.’s success. 

Amy is a native of Buffalo, New York and lives in the Atlanta area with her husband and daughter. She enjoys volunteering, traveling with family, and reading. 

Kendra Cutno

Trade Show & Committee Coordinator

Kendra Cutno serves as Coordinator, Working Groups & Trade Show at Southeastern Electric Exchange. In her role, Kendra is responsible for coordinating S.E.E.’s committee meetings including agenda preparation with committee officers, establishing budgets, planning meals and other meeting logistics. She also has responsibility for detailing and managing the Tradeshow for the organization’s Annual Conference. 

Kendra is a native of Los Angeles, California and currently resides with her daughter, Ava in Atlanta. She enjoys traveling, singing, reading and spending time with family & friends.

Marissa Shutt

Meeting Coordinator

Marissa Shutt is a Meeting Coordinator for Southeastern Electric Exchange, hired in September 2023. Marissa oversees the planning and execution of six committees’ bi-annual meetings and coordinates S.E.E.’s Diverse-Owned Business Showcase. Marissa graduated from The University of Alabama in 2020 with a BA in Communications and Creative Media. She continued her studies at The University of Alabama at Birmingham where she gained a Master of Business Administration degree. Before her start at S.E.E., she worked as an event coordinator for Maritz Global Events. 

Marissa is a native of Cullman, Alabama and currently resides in Atlanta. She enjoys traveling, cooking, photography, and spending time with family & friends.