Jackson Electric Membership Corporation announced numerous executive leadership changes, effective Jan.1, 2026.
The corporation said Monday that Chief Operating Officer Roy Stowe will transition into the role of Special Advisor to the CEO before his planned retirement in April 2026. In this advisory role, Stowe will provide strategic guidance and leverage his decades of experience to ensure a smooth leadership transition, Jackson EMC explained.
With this transition, Amy Rouse, Brittany Caison and Lee Chapman will take on expanded leadership roles as officers reporting directly to the CEO. Their new roles are as follows:
Amy Rouse has been named Chief Financial Officer. In the position, Rouse will oversee all financial functions, human resources, safety and strategic planning.
“A Certified Public Accountant with more than 20 years of cooperative experience, Rouse has guided Jackson EMC’s financial, accounting and risk management operations and led efforts in strategic planning and analytics,” Jackson EMC said in a release. “She currently chairs the board of Go Energy Financial Credit Union and is active in several professional organizations, including the Georgia Society of CPAs, AICPA and the National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives.”
Brittany Caison has been named Chief Operating Officer. Caison leads Jackson EMC’s Engineering, Operations and Technology areas. She oversees power supply, system planning, operational technology, power distribution, vegetation maintenance, cybersecurity and infrastructure.
“Caison began her career at Jackson EMC as a commercial/industrial engineer and has since held leadership roles in strategic planning, marketing, member services and governmental affairs,” Jackson EMC said. “She serves on multiple professional and nonprofit boards, including the University of Georgia’s College of Engineering Advisory Board and Adult Literacy Jackson and was named to UGA’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2023.”
Additionally, Lee Chapman has been named Chief External Affairs Officer. Chapman leads Jackson EMC’s member services, governmental relations, business development, residential programming and communications areas.
“With more than 35 years of experience, including prior service on the staff of U.S. Senator Sam Nunn, Chapman has strengthened Jackson EMC’s reputation as a trusted partner in community and economic development across the region,” the Corporation said. “He’s held multiple civic and chamber leadership positions and currently serves on the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia.”
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