R. Andrew Gente

Criado en Lancaster, Carolina del Sur, Andrew está profundamente arraigado en su estado y comunidad natal. Se graduó de Presbyterian College y es un alumno dedicado. Andrew obtuvo su Maestría en Comunicación de Masas de la Universidad de Carolina del Sur y sigue con entusiasmo los programas atléticos de Presbyterian College Blue Hose y Gamecocks hasta el día de hoy. Completó el Seminario Ejecutivo en The Buckley School of Public Speaking en mayo de 2018.

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.

Andrew invites others interested in Palmetto State economic development to follow him on X (formerly know as Twitter) at @scandrewfolks.

“Nadie es más
más importantes para las cooperativas eléctricas que sus miembros. Trabajando junto a ellos mientras se preocupan por las industrias.
y negocios en sus áreas de servicio es muy gratificante”.