The Energy Institute of Alabama (EIA) named Business Council of Alabama executive vice president and former Alabama Senate Majority Leader Clay Scofield as its next president and CEO.

“We have worked closely with Clay for years and he is the absolute perfect leader to take on this new role running the Energy Institute of Alabama,” EIA Chairman Taylor Williams said of the appointment.

As president and CEO, Scofield will be working alongside Blake Hardwich who will serve as the EIA Government Relations Advisor, launching a new era of advocacy for Alabama’s energy sector.

“We appreciate Blake’s tireless service since the inception of the institute, and we are excited to benefit from her continued leadership and work for this organization,” Williams said.

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