SWEPCO selects new VP of distribution operations
SHREVEPORT, La.—Southwestern Electric Power Co. has named Drew Seidel vice president of Distribution Operations. Seidel currently is the manager of Welsh Power Plant in Pittsburg, Texas.
Seidel, 49, will have responsibility for the electric distribution system, engineering, operations, construction and maintenance for SWEPCO’s more than 535,000 customers in Louisiana, Texas and Arkansas. He succeeds Malcolm Smoak, who was named president and chief operating officer of SWEPCO in May.
“Drew is a proven leader in AEP Generation. His commitment to safety and operational excellence will benefit SWEPCO’s employees and customers,” Smoak said.