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Vice President and Chief Information Officer
AGL Resources
Joe Surber became vice president and chief information officer at AGL Resources in November 2008. He has been an integral part of the company’s Information Technology department since 2004.
As chief information officer, Mr. Surber is responsible for the ongoing enhancement of the company’s technology platform in alignment with business goals. Recognized as a strategic thinker with the ability to bridge business and technology, Mr. Surber counsels AGL Resources business leaders and technical teams on how to design and deliver solutions that maximize value for the company.
Previously, Mr. Surber served the company as managing director responsible for all applications, networking, telecommunications and data center operations supporting AGL Resources and its companies: Atlanta Gas Light, Virginia Natural Gas, Chattanooga Gas, Elizabethtown Gas (New Jersey), Elkton Gas (Maryland), Florida City Gas, SouthStar and other energy and infrastructure holdings.
Before joining AGL Resources, Mr. Surber was a senior partner at Intellinet, a business technology services provider. He was also with Bank South and IBM.
Mr. Surber is an active member of the community. He is the 2009 Technology Division Chair of the Metro Atlanta United Way, an active supporter of Techbridge and supports the Habitat for Humanity technology build.
Mr. Surber earned his bachelors degree from the University of Georgia. He and his wife, Yancey, live in Norcross, Ga., with their three children.
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