Heather Whitney
About Heather Whitney
Heather Whitney serves as the Director of Regulatory Accounting Services at American Electric Power, where she has worked since 2019. With a background in accounting and economic development, she has secured over $1 million in grants and has held various roles within the company and other organizations.
Work at American Electric Power
Heather Whitney has held multiple roles at American Electric Power (AEP) since 2008. She currently serves as the Director of Regulatory Accounting Services, a position she has held since 2019. Previously, she worked as the Director of Tax Accounting and Support Services from 2017 to 2019, and as the Director of Commercial Accounting for a brief period in 2016. Her earlier roles at AEP include positions as an Auditor, Audit Consultant, and Audit Specialist, spanning from 2008 to 2016. Whitney's extensive experience at AEP highlights her expertise in accounting and regulatory services within the energy sector.
Education and Expertise
Heather Whitney studied at The Ohio State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics from 2001 to 2005. She furthered her education at The Max M. Fisher College of Business, completing additional studies from 2004 to 2005. Whitney's educational background provides a strong foundation for her career in accounting and regulatory services, particularly in the energy industry.
Background
Before her tenure at American Electric Power, Heather Whitney worked at Ernst & Young (EY) as a Staff Auditor and later as a Senior Auditor from 2005 to 2008. Her experience at EY equipped her with essential auditing skills that she applied in her subsequent roles at AEP. Additionally, Whitney has served in the West Virginia Department of Commerce, managing business retention and expansion for a 12-county region, demonstrating her commitment to economic development.
Achievements
Heather Whitney has secured over $1 million in grants and fundraising efforts aimed at recruiting businesses. She has also been actively involved in various economic development initiatives, serving as a project director for a local organization in West Virginia. Whitney's leadership extends to her roles as a board member of the West Virginia Economic Development Council and the Polymer Alliance Zone, as well as her membership in the Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC).