R. Andrew Folks

Aufgewachsen in Lancaster, South Carolina, ist Andrew tief in seinem Heimatstaat und seiner Gemeinde verwurzelt. Er absolvierte das Presbyterian College und ist ein engagierter Alumnus. Andrew erwarb seinen Master in Massenkommunikation an der University of South Carolina und verfolgt bis heute mit Begeisterung die Sportprogramme des Presbyterian College Blue Hose und der Gamecocks. Im Mai 2018 absolvierte er das Executive Seminar an der Buckley School of Public Speaking.

After beginning his career in advertising/public relations, Andrew joined South Carolina Power Team in 2008 and has acquired more than a decade of economic development experience. As a valued member of the Power Team, he oversees the business retention and expansion (BRE) program where he spends significant amounts of time in communities across the state, joining electric cooperative personnel in direct meetings with co-op served commercial members. Andrew strives to make industrial expansion more achievable by creating partnerships that enhance the success of companies on the cooperative power system.

Andrew and his wife, Julia, along with their daughter, Isabelle, live in Columbia’s historic Shandon neighborhood. They are members at Shandon Presbyterian Church, where Andrew is an ordained elder and deacon. In addition, he is an active member of the Rotary Club of Five Points, formerly serving as President. The organization recognized his service by awarding him 2022-23 Rotarian of the Year. Making family a priority, Andrew enjoys spending time with both his and Julia’s extended families.

„Niemand ist mehr
den Elektrogenossenschaften wichtiger als ihre Mitglieder. Arbeiten Sie mit ihnen zusammen, während sie sich um die Branchen kümmern
und Unternehmen in ihren Dienstleistungsbereichen ist sehr erfüllend.“