Robert Lipscomb, Director of Housing and Community Development for the City of Memphis, was honored as an MLGW Community Hero at today's MLGW Board of Commissioners' meeting. Lipscomb was recognized for personally providing assistance to numerous MLGW customers in need. On multiple occasions, Lipscomb has personally assisted customers who were having difficulty paying utility bills. "I feel honored to get this award, because I feel honored to help people," Lipscomb said. The MLGW Community Hero Award recognizes community members who give exemplary service and assistance to MLGW customers. Past winners include Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph and Rev. Keith Norman, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church-Broad.
MLGW Director of Corporate Communications Gale Jones Carson,
Director of Housing and Community Dev. for the City of Memphis, Robert Lipscomb,
MLGW Board of Commissioners' Chairman Steve Wishnia