27 Millennium - Eighteenth Edition ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION AND REAL ESTATE Electric and Southern Electric International. Mr. Murray quickly rose through the ranks in the generation division and was selected as the manager of power engineering in 1988. In this role, he oversaw conceptual designs, the selection of all major steam cycle equipment, and system and operational consulting services for all fossil fuel and nuclear power generation facilities. In 1994, Mr. Murray assumed ownership and operation of the Staten Plantation, a 1000acre historic family farm outside of Valdosta, Georgia. To preserve the farm’s historic nature, he streamlined operations and developed commercial real estate properties in connection with the farm. Over the last 20 years, he has created and executed a detailed commercial development plan, completing over 25 upscale commercial developments and securing the farm’s financial future. Mr. Murray was awarded the prestigious State of Georgia Centennial Family Farm Award, recognizing the historic nature of the farm and its longevity. Mr. Murray took early retirement from The Southern Company in 2006 to start a real estate development and management company. This included the development and construction of The Village at Lake Martin, a resort community of approximately 250 homes on 150 acres on the shores of Lake Martin near Auburn, Alabama. His two sons are part of his company and will complete the project, with Mr. Murray remaining as an owner and consultant. Mr. Murray served his community for 27 years as the coordinator and organizer of a nondenominational citywide Men’s Community Bible Study, with over 100 men meeting weekly from fall through spring each year. He also served on the board of directors as the president of Birmingham AMBUCS, a nonprofit company supplying customized trikes and bicycles to special needs children and adults. Edward Gray Murray has enjoyed more than 50 years of success as an engineer, corporate manager, and entrepreneurial business owner. After graduating cum laude from Auburn University College of Engineering with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, he began a 32-year career with The Southern Company, through which he managed Georgia Power, Alabama Power, Mississippi Power, Gulf Power, Savannah EDWARD GRAY MURRAY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, MURRAY LLC CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, VILLAGE HOLDINGS LLC Birmingham, AL
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