Amy Schlesing
SHREVEPORT, La.--Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) recently announced Amy Schlesing as the new Region Communications Manager for its Northwest Arkansas offices.
Amy's extensive experience includes serving as a war correspondent for the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, where she reported from conflict zones in Iraq and Afghanistan. In addition to her journalism career, she has held significant roles, such as a trusted policy and communications advisor to former U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor, where she worked across Arkansas and provided support in Washington, D.C.
Her previous roles also include transforming global internal communications at Tyson Foods, revamping communications for a Missouri hospital system, and serving as the executive director of communications at Arkansas' flagship university, where she led strategic communications.
“We’re so happy to welcome Amy to SWEPCO and look forward to how she’ll draw on her depth of her experience, combined with her creativity, strategic problem-solving skills, and collaborative approach to help enhance our communications strategies to better serve all our customers,” said Amanda Keeney, SWEPCO’s Director, Corporate Communications.
Amy holds a BA in Journalism from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and a master’s certificate in mediation and conflict resolution from Missouri State University.