Who We Are
Drive Electric Georgia has a mission to double the amount of EVs on the road.
In October of 2020, Drive Electric USA launched in order to create successful, statewide initiatives to increase the purchase and use of electric vehicles in general consumer and fleet markets. Awarded by the Department of Energy Vehicle Technologies Office, the program will run from 2020 to December 2023 and is compromised of a team of diverse stakeholders, industry leaders, and Clean Cities coalitions. To achieve our goal, Drive Electric Georgia will work with local officials to overcome structural barriers and advance EV infrastructure and knowledge across all audiences.
Priority Areas
Statewide EV Programs
This project will create statewide chapters to attract support and resources, coordinate action across all priority areas, and increase exposure
Consumer Education
Educate at least 100,000 consumers in Georgia through engagements and participation in events
Utility Education
Educate utility regulators on best practices for EV programs and benefits of electrification by conducting seminars, forums, and ride-and-drives
Infrastructure Planning
Conduct analyses and develop updated plans to deploy charging infrastructure at statewide and community levels
Educate Officals
On a state level, focus on incentive programs for vehicles, public infrastructure, building codes, etc. On a local level, focus on charging guidance, signage, and fleet electrification
Dealership Engagement
Develop web-based programs to help channel consumers to secure dealers across the state and partner with “low touch” internet-based retailers that sell EVs
Our Team
Frank Morris, President & CEO
Frank retired from UPS as Vice President Corporate Public Affairs managing the State, City and Municipal Government relations for UPS in the Southeast, including Georgia, and established himself as an effective lobbyist, protecting and advancing the interests of a Fortune 500 Corporation. Frank has extensive experience working with outside stakeholders, having served as a board member of the State Trucking Associations in several states as well as a board member of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the Sandy Springs Chamber of Commerce, the Georgia Charter School Association and the Georgia Transportation Alliance.
Since retiring from UPS after 35 years of service, Frank has established a government affairs consulting firm representing the Georgia Charter Schools Association, UPS and other clients. Frank has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Westminster College in Salt Lake City, Utah. Frank and his wife Debbie, reside in Milton, Georgia. They have three adult children.
Sumner Pomeroy, Executive Director
Sumner Pomeroy serves as the Executive Director of Clean Cities Georgia, where she leads efforts to advance clean transportation solutions across the state. In this role, she connects public and private stakeholders with funding opportunities, provides education on alternative fuel and vehicle technologies, and promotes strategies that improve air quality and transportation sustainability for Georgia communities. Sumner has been with Clean Cities Georgia for four years and regularly speaks at regional and national events on strategies for working with fleets and communities to advance clean transportation solutions.
Sumner brings more than twelve years of experience in nonprofit program and project management, with a focus on sustainable transportation, community development, and environmental stewardship. Prior to her current role, she served as Senior Program Manager at Southface Institute, where she worked across the Sustainable Communities and Transportation teams while supporting Clean Cities Georgia initiatives. Her work has focused on advancing alternative fuel deployment, facilitating cross-sector partnerships, and supporting local governments and fleets in implementing clean transportation solutions.
Earlier in her career, Sumner served as Program Coordinator for the University of Georgia’s Small Business Development Center Multicultural Business Division, where she supported women-owned and minority-owned businesses navigating procurement opportunities. She also worked as Program Manager for Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful, coordinating volunteer programs focused on litter reduction, watershed protection, and recycling education.
A Georgia native, Sumner holds a Master of Environmental Planning and Design from the University of Georgia and dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in English and Psychology from the University of West Georgia.
This initiative is run by Clean Cities-Georgia, a program funded through the US Department of Energy that focuses on advancing the energy, economic, and environmental security of the United States by supporting local actions to reduce petroleum use in transportation. If you are interested in learning about other types of alternative fuels, visit our website.