Erica Bailey has been a Principal at Jackson Thornton since October 2012, specializing in audit, assurance and consulting services within the utility industry. Her expertise and dedication were recently recognized when she was named the “Young Alumnus of the Year” for the Troy School of Accountancy in 2023. Beyond her professional achievements, Bailey is actively engaged in her community through her involvement with the Junior League of Montgomery, where she contributes her time and talents to support local initiatives.

• Key to Success: A good work ethic
• Guilty Pleasure: It’s rare, but a good Netflix binge.
• High School Superlative: Most likely to succeed
• Childhood Aspirations: I wanted to be a veterinarian.
• First job: Other than babysitting, I was a camp counselor at the Alabama 4-H Center.
• Best Advice: Make a decision and move on. If it’s wrong, we’ll worry about it later.
• Biggest Influence Personally & Professionally: Strong examples of work ethic and a drive to succeed. I’ve been fortunate to have several of these examples in my life from my parents to my mentors.