During the MLGW Board of Commissioners meeting today, MLGW CEO Doug McGowen announced that Ursula Madden will serve as the next Vice President of Corporate Communications for MLGW.

“As we work to make MLGW more reliable, resilient, and ready for the future, it is critical that we build a team that can help accelerate progress and communicate with our customers,” said McGowen. “I’m excited that Ursula Madden will join the transformational work underway at MLGW, and confident that her years of experience in broadcast journalism, as Chief Communications Officer with the City of Memphis, and her recent experience with Blue Oval SK will be an asset to our leadership team and our customers.”

Ms. Madden will begin her role at MLGW on Monday, March 4. "MLGW has a dynamic vision and a dedicated team working hard to provide customers with the reliable service they deserve. I am excited to have the opportunity to be part of MLGW’s transformation and to serve the people of Memphis and Shelby County in a meaningful way," said Madden.

MLGW Board of Commissioners Chairman Leon Dickson added, “As the Chairman, improving communications with our customers is a top priority for me. I am very pleased that Ursula will bring her many talents to the organization and look forward to working with her as we modernize our systems, and plan for our future.”

Memphis Light, Gas and Water is the largest three-service public power utility in the nation, serving the residents of Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee since 1939. MLGW consistently provides customers with rates that are amongst the lowest in the nation and stewards a water supply from artesian wells that is minimally treated. Actively engaged in promoting the prosperity of Memphis and Shelby County, MLGW supports the seven local chambers in its service area and makes doing business with local, minority- and women-owned business a priority. Deeply rooted in the community, its employees generously donate time and money in support of bettering the Greater Memphis area.