Brandon Weese
About Brandon Weese
Brandon Weese serves as the Enra NERC Specialist Principal at American Electric Power, where he coordinates mock audits for CIP and O&P Reliability Standards. He has a background in compliance and risk assessment, with previous roles at Alliance Data and a solid educational foundation in business management.
Work at American Electric Power
Brandon Weese currently holds the position of ENRA NERC Specialist Principal at American Electric Power (AEP), where he has been employed since 2022. Prior to this role, he served as an ENRA NERC Specialist, Sr. from 2020. In his capacity at AEP, Weese coordinates mock audits for Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and Operational & Planning (O&P) Reliability Standards. He also executes enterprise-wide communication efforts to support initiative rollouts and change management, demonstrating his involvement in enhancing operational compliance and reliability within the organization.
Previous Experience at Alliance Data
Before joining American Electric Power, Brandon Weese worked at Alliance Data card services in various compliance roles. He served as a Specialist in Compliance - Operational Advisory, Enterprise Risk from 2017 to 2018, and later as a Manager in Compliance - Fair and Responsible Banking, Enterprise Risk from 2018 to 2019. His experience at Alliance Data contributed to his expertise in risk assessment and compliance management.
Education and Expertise
Brandon Weese holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Management from Mount Vernon Nazarene University. He also earned an Associate’s Degree in Business Management from North Central State College. His educational background supports his expertise in risk assessment and Risk and Control Self Assessments (RCSA), which are critical components of his current role in compliance and risk management.
Skills in Public Speaking and Training
Brandon Weese is skilled in public speaking and presentations, which are essential for conducting training seminars. His ability to communicate effectively enhances his role in coordinating compliance initiatives and facilitating training sessions within his organization. This skill set is vital for ensuring that team members understand compliance standards and best practices.