Vice President – Administration & Finance
Edwards joined Paris Board of Public Utilities in 2002 as a part-time cashier and moved to a full-time position in 2005. In 2006, Edwards became a Customer Service Representative. She moved into the Accounting Department in 2007 as an Office Accountant. In 2013, Edwards took on the role of Assistant Business Manager. She was promoted to Head of Accounting in December 2017. Edwards assumed her current role as Vice President, Administration and Finance in January 2021. Her long tenure and varied experience with our utility make Edwards a valuable asset to our utility.
Edwards is a lifelong resident of Henry County. She holds an undergraduate degree in Finance from Murray State University (2004) and a Master of Business Administration from Bethel University (2011). Through the Tennessee Public Power Association, Edwards completed Certified Utility Accountant training in 2010, received Utility Human Resources Certification in 2021, and earned her Certified Power Executive designation in 2023. She is also a graduate of the WestStar Leadership Program, Class of 2025.
Edwards serves on the Henry County Planning Commission, the Henry County Health Care Foundation Board, and the Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce Board.