Twana Smith
About Twana Smith
Twana Smith serves as the NERC Compliance Manager at American Electric Power, a position she has held since 2005. She has a diverse professional background, including roles in engineering and human resources across various companies.
Work at American Electric Power
Twana Smith has served as the NERC Compliance Manager at American Electric Power since 2005. In this role, Smith is responsible for ensuring compliance with the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards. This position requires a deep understanding of regulatory requirements and the implementation of compliance programs within the organization. Smith's long tenure of 19 years reflects a commitment to maintaining high standards of reliability and safety in the electric power industry.
Previous Employment History
Before joining American Electric Power, Twana Smith held various engineering and management roles. Smith worked as an Electrical Engineer at Newport News Shipbuilding, a Division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, from 1989 to 1992. Following this, Smith spent five years as an Electrical Project Engineer at Anheuser-Busch from 1992 to 1997. Smith also worked as a Project Engineer at Northrop Grumman from 1999 to 2002 and served as a Human Resources Supervisor at Nestlé from 1997 to 1999.
Education and Expertise
Twana Smith holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Virginia Tech College of Engineering. Additionally, Smith earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from William & Mary. This educational background provides a strong foundation in both technical and managerial aspects of engineering and compliance, contributing to Smith's effectiveness in the NERC Compliance Manager role.