Ashley West serves as Regional Economic Development Manager for the Atlanta region with Georgia Power, where she works with communities to support long-term economic vitality through sustainable infrastructure planning and collaboration. With over a decade of experience across electric, natural gas, and water utilities, Ashley focuses on aligning transportation access, mobility, and site readiness to enhance quality of life and support resilient, livable communities.

 Her work emphasizes public‑private partnerships that integrate infrastructure, sustainability, and thoughtful growth to strengthen places where people live and work. Ashley brings a systems-based perspective to community development, helping regions balance economic competitiveness with connectivity, environmental stewardship, and long-term prosperity.