Beth Wicker, MBA
About Beth Wicker, MBA
Beth Wicker is a Telecom Region Project Manager at American Electric Power, with extensive experience in project management and telecommunications within the utilities industry. She holds an MBA and has developed skills in team building and customer service throughout her career.
Work at American Electric Power
Beth Wicker has been employed at American Electric Power (AEP) since 2008. She initially served as an IT Technician for eight years in Abilene, Texas, before transitioning to the role of IT Telecom Manager from 2016 to 2017 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Since 2017, she has held the position of Telecom Region Project Manager in Abilene, Texas. In her current role, she focuses on project management within the telecommunications sector, contributing to the company's operational efficiency and project execution.
Education and Expertise
Beth Wicker earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from Texas A&M University-Texarkana. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Management Information Systems from the same institution. Her educational background supports her expertise in project management and telecommunications, particularly within the utilities industry.
Background in Utilities and Telecommunications
Beth Wicker has a strong background in the utilities industry, specifically in project management and telecommunications. Her career includes various roles that have equipped her with skills in troubleshooting, team building, and customer service. This experience has enhanced project outcomes and operational effectiveness in the utilities sector.
Previous Experience at Texas A&M University-Texarkana
Before her extensive career in the utilities industry, Beth Wicker worked at Texas A&M University-Texarkana as a Computer Lab Assistant from 1994 to 1996. This role provided her with foundational experience in technology and support services, which she later applied in her positions within the utilities sector.
Early Career at AEP SWEPCO
Beth Wicker began her career in the utilities sector at AEP SWEPCO, where she worked as a Customer Assistant from 1991 to 1994 in Texarkana, Texas. This early experience laid the groundwork for her subsequent roles in project management and telecommunications within American Electric Power.