Paul Towne is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in the energy sector. Currently serving as Vice President at APA Group since October 2016, Paul Towne focuses on creating and executing market entry strategies for the U.S. Previously, as Manager Strategy at TransCanada from February 2007 to August 2016, Paul Towne led a team to produce energy market outlooks and conducted market research for business development. At El Paso Energy from 1998 to 2007, Paul Towne held several managerial roles, including Manager of Asset Optimization, where significant cost reductions were achieved, and Manager of Capacity Sales, where a marketing team surpassed revenue goals. Earlier in Paul Towne's career, as Operations Control Manager at Tenneco Gas Pipeline Co, key operational strategies were implemented. Paul Towne holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from Sam Houston State University.