Dexter is a part of EPRI’s Transmission and Distribution Program in the Power Delivery and Utilization sector. His working responsibilities include managing EPRI’s ongoing UAS research for power delivery; managing EPRI’s AI project related to inspection imagery; and supporting the UAS needs of the utility industry. A few specific research areas of interest include investigating the automation capabilities of UAS for automated inspections and evaluating the state of the industry for image processing.

Before joining EPRI, Dexter worked for 10 years for Southern Company Services in their Research and Development department. His previous work activities involved leading Southern Company’s Distribution Research Program; developing their UAS program; and running their UAS research.

Dexter is a registered professional engineer in the state of Alabama. He received his Masters and Bachelors of science in electrical engineering from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dexter is also a certified private and remote pilot. Dexter lives in Birmingham, AL with wife Liz, their son Jude, and their two dogs.