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Staff


Michael White

Name: Michael White
Position:  CEO/General Manager
Responsibility:  White is responsible for all day-to-day operations of the Cooperative and recommends policy to the Board of Trustees.   
Business Phone: (850) 265-3631, ext. 3006
 
Fax: (850) 265-3634
Address:  9434 North Highway 77
                  P.O. Box 8370
                  Southport, FL 32409
Biography:   White holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agribusiness Education from Auburn University as well as a Master’s in Business Administration from Florida State University. Prior to coming to Gulf Coast Electric in 1998 to be its Manager of Marketing and Member Services, White worked for Coosa Valley Electric Cooperative in Talladega, Ala. White was promoted to the title of Assistant Manager in 2005 and was promoted to CEO/General Manager in 2010.


Eudon Baxley

Name:  Eudon Baxley
Position:
  Manager of Engineering and Operations
Responsibility:  Baxley is responsible for the day-to-day management of overhead and underground construction/maintenance of the electric distribution system. In addition, he manages the daily activities of the right-of-way department as it relates to maintenance and new construction.
Business Phone:  (850) 265-3631, ext. 3005
Fax: (850) 265-3634
Address:  9434 North Highway 77
                  P.O. Box 8370
                  Southport, FL 32409
Biography: Baxley has been in the electric industry for more than 35 years and held the position of Manager of Operations before taking over the Engineering Department as well.


Kristin Douglas

Name:  Kristin Douglas
Position:
 Manager of Marketing and Member Services
Responsibility:  Douglas is responsible for all communication functions of the Cooperative, including the Florida Monthly magazine, website and contacts with the news media on a local and national level.  She coordinates all advertising functions, including billboards, newspaper, radio and television advertisements.  Douglas also oversees all school programs, including Safety City demonstrations and the Rural Electric Youth Tour Program.  Additionally, Douglas coordinates the Annual Members' Meeting and is responsible for overseeing the Cooperative's marketing programs, including the Touchstone Energy®  Home Program, surge protection, energy audits, energy codes and Manual J calculations.
Business Phone:  (850) 265-3631, ext. 3002
Fax:  (850) 265-3634
Address:  9434 North Highway 77
                  P.O. Box 8370
                  Southport, FL 32409
Biography:  Douglas is an honor graduate of Marianna High School in Marianna, Fla.; received an Associate in Arts degree Magna Cum Laude from Chipola Junior College, also in Marianna; and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations with a double minor in Business and English from Florida State University, where she also graduated Magna Cum Laude.  Douglas came on board at Gulf Coast Electric in 2002, was promoted to the title of Supervisor of Marketing and Member Services in 2005 and was promoted to her current position in 2008.   


BILL_JOE.jpg Name: Billy Joe Newsome
Position:
Manager of Purchasing and Warehouse
Responsibility: Responsible for purchasing and inventory control of all electric materials necessary to construct and maintain operations. Business Phone: (850) 265-3631, ext. 3044
Fax: (850) 265-3634
Address:   9434 North Highway 77
                   P.O. Box 8370
                   Southport, FL 32409
Biography: Newsome started his career with Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative on Sept. 22, 1972. He has held many different positions while being employed by GCEC including lineman and engineering.