Jeremy Oden has been appointed to the Public Service Commission.

Gov. Robert Bentley Friday appointed Rep. Jeremy Oden, R-Eva, to the Alabama Public Service Commission, taking the seat vacated by Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh, who was elected to the presidency of the PSC on Nov. 6

In a statement, Bentley said Oden would “represent the needs of consumers in a fair and responsible manner.”

Oden has served in the Alabama House of Representatives since 1998, and currently works as CFO for Delta Discount Corporation.

Oden’s appointment will require a special election to fill his seat.  Bentley said an election timeline is being finalized.

– posted by Brian Lyman

Cavanaugh defeated incumbent PSC president Lucy Baxley in her move to the presidency.