Dale Crisman
About Dale Crisman
Dale Crisman is an Equipment Repair Supervisor at American Electric Power with extensive expertise in load tap changer and voltage regulator controls. He has over 25 years of experience in economic development and has held various leadership roles, including Chairman of the Board for the Texas Economic Development Council.
Work at American Electric Power
Dale Crisman has worked at American Electric Power since 1985, serving as Equipment Repair Supervisor in the Northeast region. His role involves overseeing the repair and maintenance of critical electrical equipment, including power and distribution transformers, voltage regulators, and reclosers. With nearly four decades of experience at the company, he has developed expertise in Load Tap Changer (LTC) and voltage regulator controls, contributing to the reliability of electrical systems.
Education and Expertise
Dale Crisman holds a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree with a concentration in business and marketing from the University of Houston – Victoria. He has furthered his education by graduating from the University of Oklahoma’s Economic Development Institute. His expertise extends beyond engineering to economic development, where he is recognized as a certified economic developer by the International Economic Development Council.
Background
Dale Crisman has over 25 years of experience in economic development. He previously served as president of the Victoria Economic Development Corporation in Victoria, Texas, where he worked to enhance local economic growth. His involvement with local, state, and federal officials has focused on promoting business initiatives at both local and regional levels.
Achievements
In 2020, Dale Crisman served as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Texas Economic Development Council. He was appointed by the Texas Comptroller to the Economic Incentive Oversight Board in 2015. His contributions to the field of economic development earned him recognition as one of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers by Consultant Connect in 2018. He is also an active member of various business and development organizations within his community.