Kelly G. Spencer
About Kelly G. Spencer
Kelly G. Spencer serves as the Regional Environmental & Industrial Hygiene Manager at American Electric Power, overseeing environmental compliance for a diverse power generation fleet across four states. With a background in soil science and extensive experience in environmental management, Spencer leads compliance programs and has implemented process improvements in the industry.
Work at American Electric Power
Kelly G. Spencer currently serves as the Regional Environmental & Industrial Hygiene Manager at American Electric Power, a position held since 2015. In this role, Spencer oversees environmental compliance for a diverse power generation fleet, which includes gas-fired, coal-fired, and wind farms across four states. Prior to this role, Spencer worked as the Regional Environmental & Industrial Hygiene Supervisor from 2010 to 2015 and as the Lead Environmental & Industrial Hygiene Coordinator from 2008 to 2010. Spencer's responsibilities include managing compliance programs such as SPCC/FRP, SWP3, and asbestos management.
Education and Expertise
Kelly G. Spencer completed high school at Gilmer High School, earning a High School Diploma from 1983 to 1987. Spencer then attended Texas A&M University, where a degree in Agronomy with a focus on Soil Science was achieved from 1987 to 1991. Spencer specializes in various environmental and industrial hygiene areas, including New Source Review, Title V, MATS, CCR, and NPDES. Additionally, Spencer has extensive experience in managing environmental information management systems and hazard communication.
Background
Kelly G. Spencer has a background in environmental management within the power generation sector. Spencer's career at American Electric Power spans over a decade, with progressive roles that demonstrate a commitment to environmental compliance and industrial hygiene. The experience includes leading initiatives for process improvement, notably implementing Lean process improvements at a coal-fired plant in 2014, which resulted in operational and maintenance cost reductions.
Achievements
During the tenure at American Electric Power, Kelly G. Spencer led the implementation of Lean process improvements at a coal-fired plant in 2014. This initiative achieved notable operational and maintenance cost reductions and improved heat rates. Spencer's leadership in environmental compliance has contributed to the effective management of a diverse power generation fleet across multiple states.