Dwayne Stradford
About Dwayne Stradford
Dwayne Stradford serves as the Managing Director of Enra Strategic Initiatives at American Electric Power, where he has worked since 2017. He has a background in project management and compliance, having held various roles in the energy sector, including Director of Transmission Reliability and Associate Director at Navigant.
Current Role at American Electric Power
Dwayne Stradford serves as the Managing Director of ENRA Strategic Initiatives at American Electric Power (AEP) since 2017. In this role, he focuses on strategic initiatives that enhance the company's operational efficiency and compliance with industry standards. His leadership includes overseeing the development of strategic plans and fostering collaboration among various departments to achieve organizational goals.
Previous Experience at American Electric Power
Stradford has extensive experience at American Electric Power, where he held several key positions. He was the Director of Transmission Reliability from 2004 to 2010, where he managed transmission operations and ensured reliability standards were met. Earlier, he worked as Operations Engineer II from 1994 to 2001, contributing to operational improvements and engineering solutions.
Education and Expertise
Dwayne Stradford earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education and Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech, studying from 1987 to 1992. He furthered his education in 2005 at AEP/OSU, focusing on Strategic Leadership for 11 months. His educational background supports his expertise in project management and compliance within the energy sector.
Project Management and Compliance Contributions
Stradford played a significant role in expanding the Project Management Office's responsibilities at AEP to include managing all NERC Compliance audits. He led the development and updating of the AEP NERC Compliance 5-year work plan, optimizing resources and increasing transparency among stakeholders. He also actively engaged with Regional Entities to address emerging compliance issues.
Professional Background and Roles
Before his current position, Stradford worked at Navigant as Associate Director from 2013 to 2017 and at SAIC as Project Manager from 2010 to 2013. He also interned at Corning Incorporated as a Corning CORBEST Scholar from 1990 to 1992. His diverse background in project management and engineering has equipped him with the skills necessary for his current leadership role.