The Energy Institute of Alabama (EIA) announced on Monday that Business Council of Alabama (BCA) executive vice president and former Alabama Senate Majority Leader Clay Scofield will be joining EIA as its president and CEO.
As president and CEO, Scofield will be working alongside Blake Hardwich, who will serve as the EIA government relations advisor, launching a new era of advocacy for Alabama's energy sector.
"We have worked closely with Clay for years and he is the absolute perfect leader to take on this new role running the Energy Institute of Alabama. We appreciate Blake's tireless service since the inception of the institute, and we are excited to benefit from her continued leadership and work for this organization. Our state can't succeed economically without a strong, dynamic and resilient energy sector. Our energy policies must be forward-thinking and innovative, and we're confident that Clay will bring the leadership that allows that to happen," EIA Chairman Taylor Williams said of the appointment.
Scofield said he is honored to join the institute at what he called a "pivotal moment for our state's energy future."
"I am honored to join the Energy Institute of Alabama at such a pivotal moment for our state's energy future," said Scofield. "Alabama has the resources, innovation, and leadership needed to ensure that we remain at the forefront of energy independence, economic growth, and national security. I look forward to working with our policymakers, industry leaders, and research partners to strengthen our energy infrastructure and position Alabama as a true leader in America's energy renaissance."
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