Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) announces the appointment of Tony Ferguson to its Board of Directors.

Ferguson, Georgia Power’s northwest regional director, leads the company’s external operations in 16 northwest Georgia counties. He will be sworn in during the Feb. 7 board meeting.

“Georgia Power supports economic development, workforce development and education in each of the communities we serve,” Ferguson said, adding that he looks forward to serving on GNTC’s board.

“GNTC is a leader in each of these areas, and their quality of programming and collaboration with industry prove their commitment to student success,” he said. “GNTC is committed to providing a quality education, industry leading skills and a pathway to lucrative careers for their students.”

Since beginning his career with Georgia Power in 1987, he has held various roles in Supply Chain, Distribution, Transmission, Sales, External Affairs and Safety. Prior to his current position, he served as Georgia Power’s Safety and Health director, where he provided overall vision and leadership for the company’s safety, health and industrial hygiene programs.

He earned a bachelor’s degree in Management and Marketing from North Georgia College, a master’s degree from Louisiana State University Shreveport and is a Georgia Certified Economic Developer. He has also completed several leadership development programs including LEAD Athens, Leadership Oconee, Leadership Columbia County (Ga.) Executive Forum, Georgia Academy for Economic Development, Customer Service & Operations Leadership Series and the Georgia Power Leadership Development Council program.