R. Pat Lawrence, C Ec D
About R. Pat Lawrence, C Ec D
R. Pat Lawrence is the Manager of Targeted Marketing for Economic Development at AEP, where he has worked since 2012. He provides data and advisory services to assist businesses in making informed location decisions within AEP's service territory, which extends from Canada to Mexico.
Work at American Electric Power
R. Pat Lawrence currently serves as the Manager of Targeted Marketing for Economic Development at American Electric Power (AEP). In this role, he has been instrumental in providing data on electric rates, workforce demographics, available sites, buildings, and local economic development incentives. This information supports businesses in making informed location decisions. Lawrence has been with AEP since 2012, contributing to the company's extensive service territory that spans from Canada to Mexico.
Previous Roles at AEP
Before his current position, R. Pat Lawrence held the role of Regulatory Case Manager for FERC Cases at AEP from 2008 to 2010. He then transitioned to the role of Regulatory Case Manager for Ohio Cases, where he worked from 2010 to 2012. Both positions were based in the Columbus, Ohio area, allowing him to gain significant experience in regulatory matters before moving into targeted marketing.
Education and Expertise
R. Pat Lawrence earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Marketing from Marshall University. He attended the university from 1987 to 1991. His educational background supports his expertise in economic development and marketing, which he applies in his current role at AEP.
Economic Development Services
In his capacity as Manager of Targeted Marketing for Economic Development, R. Pat Lawrence offers complimentary location advisory services to companies. These services are designed to aid businesses in making informed decisions regarding their location, leveraging data on electric rates and local incentives to facilitate economic growth within AEP's service areas.