R. Andrew Folks

Élevé à Lancaster, en Caroline du Sud, Andrew est profondément enraciné dans son État et sa communauté d'origine. Il est diplômé du Presbyterian College et est un ancien élève dévoué. Andrew a obtenu sa maîtrise en communication de masse de l'Université de Caroline du Sud et suit avec enthousiasme les programmes sportifs du Presbyterian College Blue Hose and Gamecocks à ce jour. Il a terminé le séminaire exécutif à la Buckley School of Public Speaking en mai 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.

"Personne n'est plus
important pour les coopératives d'électricité que leurs membres. Travailler à leurs côtés alors qu'ils prennent soin des industries
et les entreprises dans leurs zones de service est très épanouissante.