Gulf Power Executive Bentina Terry on Conversations with Jeff Weeks October 21

Thursday, October 21 at 7:30 p.m. on WSRE, "Conversations with Jeff Weeks" welcomes Bentina Terry, Gulf Power's Vice President of External Affairs and Corporate Services. Terry, whose duties include working with Gulf Power's nuclear development initiatives, provides viewers a real inside analysis on nuclear energy and the role it can play in America's future. Terry discusses energy policy, alternative energy sources, the smart grid and the future of electric vehicles. Terry, who often speaks on behalf of the Florida Chamber of Commerce Foundation, also talks about Florida's current economic environment and some of the challenges that lay ahead.

Terry, who joined the Southern Company in 2001, earned a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Michigan Law School and serves on the Board of Directors or Trustees for numerous organizations. In 2008, she was named one of the "Twelve Young Professionals Under 40" and in 2009 and 2010 she earned a spot on the "IN Power List" which recognizes the top 50 most powerful and influential people in greater Pensacola.

"Conversations with Jeff Weeks" is a half-hour, weekly series that is "personality-driven," featuring in-depth discussions with unique individuals and leading newsmakers from all walks of life. The program airs Thursday nights at 7:30 p.m., Friday nights at 9 p.m. and Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. on WSRE, PBS for the Gulf Coast.