Bill Kerr is Regional Security Coordinator for American Electric Power. His responsibilities include managing the security functions for 3 electric utility companies in a four state region. These companies include PSO, SWEPCO, a utility company based in Shreveport, LA and Texas North, the former West Texas Utilities Company based in Abilene, TX. Bill's region includes western Arkansas, northwest Louisiana, north Texas above I-20 and all of Oklahoma. Bill has held a variety of positions with AEP over the last 27 years, including Risk Management, Insurance, Claims and Litigation as well as Field Activities Management. Bill holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of the State of New York and is also an Associate in Risk Management, an Associate in Claims and a Certified Protection Professional, (ARM, AIC & CPP).