Mark Zappe
About Mark Zappe
Mark Zappe serves as the Energy Efficiency and Consumer Program Senior Coordinator at American Electric Power, where he develops marketing tools and guides customers through energy efficiency programs. He has a background in electrical engineering and extensive experience in sales and business development within the energy sector.
Work at American Electric Power
Mark Zappe has been serving as the Energy Efficiency and Consumer Program Senior Coordinator at American Electric Power (AEP) since 2020. In this role, he develops marketing and educational tools to promote Beneficial Electrification initiatives. He guides trade allies and customers through the application process for New Construction and Retrofit programs. Additionally, he supports AEP Solution Providers and equipment dealers in navigating energy efficiency programs and incentives. His work focuses on identifying electric energy efficiency opportunities within Commercial and Industrial facilities, as well as estimating savings and incentives for various energy efficiency projects.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current position at AEP, Mark Zappe held various roles in the energy sector. He worked at Ingersoll Rand as the Senior Manager of Sales and Business Development for one year, from 2018 to 2019, in North America. He also served as the General Manager at ABM Building Solutions from 2014 to 2016 in the Columbus, Ohio area. His extensive experience includes eight years as an Energy Solutions Account Executive at Johnson Controls, where he worked from 2006 to 2014. Additionally, he held multiple positions at Johnson Controls from 1987 to 2006, including Sales, Sales Management, Branch Manager, and Regional Manager. He was also the District Sales Manager at Trane from 2016 to 2018, covering Ohio and Michigan.
Education and Expertise
Mark Zappe earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in energy efficiency and consumer programs. He completed his high school education at Centerville High School. His expertise encompasses energy efficiency strategies, sales management, and business development within the energy sector.
Background
Mark Zappe has a diverse background in the energy industry, spanning over three decades. He began his career in 1987 at Johnson Controls, where he gained extensive experience in various sales and management roles. His career path includes significant positions at notable companies such as Trane, ABM Building Solutions, and Ingersoll Rand. His work has consistently focused on energy efficiency, sales, and business development, contributing to his current role at AEP Ohio.