Joe Pierce

Professional summary

Joe Pierce is a Senior Key Account Manager at LG&E and KU. He first joined the company in 2007 as a student engineer and returned in July 2022 as a key account manager after gaining additional industry experience.

Career experience

After graduating from the University of Kentucky with a degree in electrical engineering, Pierce worked for six years at East Kentucky Power, where he supported substation and transmission operations.

In his current role at LG&E and KU, Pierce supports a diverse portfolio of customers, including the University of Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky University, the University of Louisville, the Louisville/Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD), and the Heaven Hill, Jim Beam, and Barton distilleries.

Pierce provides services ranging from rate and billing support to energy efficiency and economic development programs. He also assists industrial customers with sensitive equipment and power-quality needs, offering technical guidance tailored to complex operations.

Education

Pierce earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Kentucky.

Personal

Pierce and his wife have three daughters and are active members of St. Michael’s Parish in Louisville.