PANAMA CITY — Gulf Power recently selected Sandy Sims to serve as the new general manager for customer service and sales operations in the company's eastern district, which includes Panama City, Panama City Beach and Chipley.
Sims replaces John Ed McDanal, who help the position since 2009. McDanal is retiring next month after 34 years of service with Gulf Power.
Sims enters the position with 30 years of experience in various positions with the company, including engineering, marketing and customer service. She was the central district manager for three years in Okaloosa and Walton counties and most recently served as community relations manager, overseeing charitable activities and community engagement.
“The Panama City area is experiencing some exciting growth,” Sims said. “I’m looking forward to taking on the challenge of meeting the needs of the customers in the area, and working with our communities and customers to help facilitate the progress of this beautiful and thriving part of Northwest Florida.”