Amy Koscielak, C Ec D
About Amy Koscielak, C Ec D
Amy Koscielak is the Research & Operations Manager for Economic and Business Development at American Electric Power, where she leads community development initiatives and manages economic development programs across an 11-state region. She holds a Bachelor of Science in International Business from Otterbein University and is a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD).
Work at American Electric Power
Amy Koscielak serves as the Research & Operations Manager in the Economic and Business Development department at American Electric Power (AEP). She has been with the company since 2008, contributing to its initiatives for over 16 years. In her role, she manages system administration for an 11-state utility economic development organization. Koscielak develops campaigns that position AEP as a leading provider of location advisory services, facilitating corporate relocation and expansion.
Education and Expertise
Amy Koscielak graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, specializing in International Business and Economics from Otterbein University. She furthered her education at the University of Oklahoma, where she completed the Economic Development Institute. Koscielak is a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), demonstrating her expertise in economic development practices and strategies.
Background
Before her tenure at American Electric Power, Amy Koscielak held various roles in sales and marketing within technology companies. She worked as a Sales Operations Consultant at Bloomberg BNA from 2004 to 2005 and as a Customer Advocacy Manager at Diebold from 2005 to 2008. Koscielak also served as an Account Manager at Sterling Commerce, an AT&T company, from 2002 to 2004, and as a Tech Startup Intern at EC Outlook Inc from 1999 to 2001.
Achievements
Amy Koscielak leads community development efforts, focusing on site certification programs, training, and events aimed at preparing communities for economic growth. She enjoys teaching for the Kentucky Institute for Economic Development and the Louisiana Industrial Development Executives Association. Koscielak is also a board member of the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) and is an alumnus of Leadership Columbus.