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PROFILE Girl Scouts honor Allcorn-Walker as 2013 Woman of Distinction A nita Allcorn-Walker's philosophy of leadership my parents," she said. "I have watched my parents can be summed up in three words: "Invest in invest in people my entire life. Over the years I others." have watched their investment in individuals grow "As a leader, it's your obligation to invest your to impact a family and then a community. Their time and talent in others," said Allcorn-Walker, unselfish acts have produced a life of service to Alabama Power vice president and comptroller. others." "No matter where you are in the organization, Since 2010, Allcorn-Walker has managed the you should mentor those around you, whether it's Accounting organization, while working with your co-worker sitting in the next cube or a friend other leaders to develop the company's financial from another department. I believe the basis of strategy. She helps ensure financial statements and leadership is leading others to a place they've never disclosures are complete and accurate. been and helping them create a vision for their lives. If you don't invest in others, you've wasted your life." On March 8, Allcorn-Walker was honored for making her mark as a leader by receiving the 2013 Women of Distinction Award from the Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama. The award recognizes women who have made outstanding contributions Coughlan, Alcorn-Walker and Chris Ross, president of the Girl Scouts board of directors. through civic, Allcorn-Walker joined Alabama Power as an professional and academic efforts. internal auditor in 1990. She moved up through "We are honored to recognize women, like Anita, positions of increasing importance associated who have shown through their commitment to with treasury, finance, budgeting and accounting. their family, their community and their profession Allcorn-Walker is a certified public accountant in they believe in what they are doing," said Patricia Alabama, and a member of the American Institute Coghlan, chief executive officer of Girl Scouts of of Certified Public Accountants and the Alabama North-Central Alabama. "They are role models for Society of Certified Public Accountants. our girls. Seeing the paths the women have taken "Anita has distinguished herself as a genuine shows our girls the many possibilities open to them asset to our company and our community," said as they look toward their future." Donna Smith, Human Resources and Ethics vice Allcorn-Walker is further developing her president and a past president of the Girl Scouts of leadership skills as a member of the 2012-2013 North-Central Alabama board of directors. "She class of the Momentum program and serves on has done a tremendous job at the company, rising the advisory board for the Salvation Army Greater through several levels of responsibility. She is a Birmingham Command. She also represents caring leader and a committed mother. We are glad Accounting, Finance, Treasury and Secretarial to see her recognized publicly for the attributes we on the Alabama Power Leadership Development all know and respect. The entire Alabama Power Council. family supports Anita." Serving as a mentor is the role dearest to AlcornAllcorn-Walker was among eight women who Walker's heart. Through the years, she has shared received the prestigious award at the 20th annual her experience and knowledge with many college Women of Distinction luncheon. students and young professionals, helping to "I'm very humbled to receive this award," she guide them along the paths to their future careers. said. "To be chosen to represent the great women at Outside the workplace, she has mentored teens as a Alabama Power and the community as a whole is Sunday school teacher at Pinegrove Baptist Church definitely an honor." near Oneonta. Her greatest role as a mentor, Allcorn-Walker By Carla Davis said, is as the mother of her children, Zachary, 13, and Anna Grace, 11. "My children are my proudest accomplishment," she said. "They have grown into beautiful young people and are learning the importance of reaching out to others, of taking a leadership position and having a positive impact on their surroundings." Allcorn-Walker has patterned her leadership style after the example set by her parents. "The greatest influence in my life has come from PAGE 7

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