Father’s Day is a celebration honoring the more than 70 million fathers and father figures in the United States caring for and influencing the lives of their children.

For generations, Alabama Power has employed men and women whose influence on their children also led them to careers in the company. Dedication to serving customers, keeping the lights on and improving lives have positioned the company and Alabama communities for a brighter future.

The following stories from Alabama Power fathers and their children illustrate how they have made working together at Alabama Power special:

Mike Cobb, Senior Transmission specialist (father)

Tyler Cobb, Market specialist

Joshua Cobb, Statewide Fiber Construction coordinator

The Cobbs, from left, Josh, Mike and Tyler. (contributed)

“I’ve been with Alabama Power for 44 years,” Mike said. “My boys thought I had one of the best jobs around because I got to work out of bucket trucks and climb poles. They would draw pictures of me working in the bucket trucks. Not many fathers have the opportunity to work so closely with their sons. We work at the same substations, on the same storms and with the same customers. My boys have made me so proud and I’ll always have these memories.”

Michael Greene, Field Service supervisor (father)

Candace Arthur, Distribution System operator

Candace Arthur and Michael Greene. (contributed)

“A meaningful memory for me of Dad on the job was seeing pictures of him and his co-workers on storm duty and knowing how hard they worked to get the lights back on for people – in our state and in aiding around the country,” said Candace. “A particular memory was the storm duty from the tornado outbreak on April 27, 2011. I was working at the Central Distribution Control Center and Dad had just arrived in Birmingham to help with storm damage when the massive tornado moved through the area. It made the dangers of working storm duty very real.”

Norman Sanders, Line Crew foreman (father)

Justin Sanders, lineman

Justin and Norman Sanders. (contributed)

“Justin was proud that I worked for a company that cared so much for its employees,” Norman said. “I was able to go to Career Day at his elementary school with a bucket truck and demonstrate climbing a pole. Now he is an outstanding lineman and we get to work together on storm duty. I’m proud he has the opportunity to work for a company that allows him to provide for his family the way I’ve been able to provide for mine.”

For Mother’s Day in May, mothers and their children shared how they make working at Alabama Power a family affair.