| Kate Sturgess |
Kate Sturgess is currently the Chief Accounting Officer, Senior VP & Controller at American Electric Power Co., Inc. and the Vice President & Controller at Edison Lithium Corp. She previously held the position of Chief Accounting Officer & Controller at Indiana Michigan Power Co., Appalachian Power Co., and The Brooklyn Hospital Center. Before her current roles, she was the Vice President & Controller at Southern California Edison Co., the Chief Accounting Officer, VP & Controller at Edison International, and the Vice President-Global Finance Transformation at National Grid USA. Ms. Sturgess completed her undergraduate degree at The University of Sheffield. |
| Nicholas K. Akins |
Nicholas K. Akins is a businessperson who has been the head of 22 different companies and presently holds the position of Non-Executive Chairman at Fifth Third Bancorp, Chairman of Coal Utilization Research Council, Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at AEP Resources, Inc. and Chairman at OhioHealth Corp. Mr. Akins is also Executive Chairman for American Electric Power Co., Inc., Chairman of The Edison Foundation, Member of Texas Society of Professional Engineers and Executive Committee at The Columbus Partnership and on the board of 12 other companies.
In the past he was Chairman of Ohio Business Roundtable, Member of National Society of Professional Engineers, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Appalachian Power Co., President at AEP Texas Central Co., Chief Executive Officer at Indiana Michigan Power Co., Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Ohio Power Co., Chairman at Southwestern Electric Power Co., President & Director at Ohio Valley Electric Corp., Director at Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. and Chairman for Edison Electric Institute.
He received an undergraduate degree and a graduate degree from Louisiana Tech University. |
| Therace M. Risch |
Therace M. Risch is currently a Director at AEP Texas, Inc., Ohio Power Co., Southwestern Electric Power Co., Old Republic International Corp., Appalachian Power Co., American Electric Power Co., Inc., and AEP Transmission Co. LLC. Previously, Risch held positions as Vice President-Technology Delivery Services at Target Corp., Chief Information Officer at CC Services, Inc., and Assistant Vice President at The St. Paul Cos., Inc. Risch also served as Chief Information & Digital Officer, Executive VP at Old COPPER Co., Inc. Risch obtained an undergraduate degree from Ripon College and an MBA from the University of St. Thomas. |
| Ann P. Kelly |
Ann P. Kelly holds the position of Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President at American Electric Power Co., Inc. and Chief Financial Officer, Director & Vice President at Indiana Michigan Power Co., Chief Financial Officer, Director & VP at Ohio Power Co. and Chief Financial Officer, Director & Vice President at Southwestern Electric Power Co. (which are all subsidiaries of American Electric Power Co., Inc.) and Chief Financial Officer for AmeriGas Partners LP.
In her past career Ms. Kelly was Chief Financial Officer of Jgm, Inc., Chief Accounting Officer, VP & Controller at UGI Corp. and Chief Accounting Officer & Controller for UGI Utilities, Inc. (a subsidiary of UGI Corp.) and Treasurer at Radnor Holdings Corp.
She received an undergraduate degree from Ohio Wesleyan University and an MBA from Villanova University. |
| Charles E. Zebula |
Charles E. Zebula is currently the Chief Financial Officer, Director & VP at Indiana Michigan Power Co. and Appalachian Power Co. He also holds the position of Treasurer at Flying Horse Farms. Previously, he worked as a Senior Associate at Putnam Hayes & Bartlett, Inc. from 1995 to 1998. Mr. Zebula completed his undergraduate degree at The Pennsylvania State University in 1982 and later obtained a graduate degree from the same institution in 1990. He also holds a graduate degree from Carnegie Mellon University, which he received in 1995. |
| Sara Martinez Tucker |
Sara Martinez Tucker is currently serving as the Chairman at American Electric Power Co., Inc. She is also an Independent Director at Service Corp. International, a Director at Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co., a Trustee at the University of Notre Dame, and a member of the Advisory Board at Achieve Partners Management LLC. In her former positions, Ms. Tucker served as the President & Chief Executive Officer at National Math & Science Initiative, Inc. from 2013 to 2015. She was also the President & Chief Executive Officer at Hispanic Scholarship Fund from 1997 to 2006. Additionally, she served as the Chairman of the University of Texas System Board in 2017 and 2018, and as a Director at Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc. in 2021. Ms. Tucker's education includes an undergraduate degree and an MBA from The University of Texas at Austin. |
| Julia A. Sloat |
Julia A. Sloat is a businessperson who has been at the head of 7 different companies. Ms. Sloat is Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer for American Electric Power Co., Inc., Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Indiana Michigan Power Co., Chairman & Chief Executive Officer for Ohio Power Co., Chairman & Chief Executive Officer for Southwestern Electric Power Co., President, Co-Chief Executive Officer & Director at AEP Transmission Co. LLC, Chief Financial Officer, Director & Vice President at AEP Indiana Michigan Transmission Co., Inc., Treasurer at Kentucky Power Co., Treasurer & Manager at Appalachian Consumer Rate Relief Funding LLC and Treasurer, Director & Vice President at AEP Kentucky Transmission Co., Inc. (which are all subsidiaries of American Electric Power Co., Inc.) and Chairman at James Foundation Board. Julia A. Sloat is also on the board of 9 other companies.
In her past career Ms. Sloat held the position of President & Chief Operating Officer of AEP Ohio Coal LLC, VP-Investor Relations & Corporate Finance at Tween Brands, Inc., Director-Investor Relations at AEP Texas North Co. and Treasurer & Director at Goodwill Industries of Central Ohio, Inc.
Ms. Sloat received a graduate degree, an undergraduate degree and an MBA from The Ohio State University. |
| Sandy Nessing |
Sandy Nessing is currently the Chairman at Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens. Additionally, Ms. Nessing is currently the Chief Sustainability Officer & Vice President at American Electric Power Co., Inc. Ms. Nessing completed their undergraduate degree at DeVry University. |
| Greg B. Hall |
Greg B. Hall is currently the Director at Flying Horse Farms and the Director at American Clean Power Association. He previously served as the Chief Commercial Officer & Executive VP at American Electric Power Co., Inc. starting in 1997. In 2022, he became the Chief Commercial Officer at Southwestern Electric Power Co. Mr. Hall was also the President of AEP Energy, Inc. starting in 1997 and the President of AEP Energy Partners, Inc. starting in 2006. In 2021, he became the President & Chief Operating Officer of AEP Energy Supply LLC. Additionally, Mr. Hall was the President of AEP Renewables LLC. He completed his undergraduate degree at Brigham Young University and his graduate degree at The Ohio State University. |
| Amanda Riggs Conner |
Amanda Riggs Conner is currently the Chief of Staff at American Electric Power Co., Inc. He previously worked as the President at WIRESGroup. Com. He completed his undergraduate degree at Purdue University and his graduate degree at Indiana University Maurer School of Law. |
| Stephen L. Swick |
Stephen L. Swick is Chief Security Officer & Senior Vice President at American Electric Power Co., Inc.
He received an undergraduate degree from Capella University LLC. |
| Phil Ulrich |
Phil Ulrich is currently the Chief Human Resources Officer & Executive VP at American Electric Power Co., Inc. Prior to his current position, he held the role of Senior Vice President-Human Resources at Eaton Corp. from 2007 to 2019. In 2019, he briefly served as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Flex Ltd. Mr. Ulrich holds a graduate degree from Clemson University and an undergraduate degree from Presbyterian College. |
| Stephan T. Haynes |
Stephan T. Haynes is currently the Senior Vice President-Strategy & Innovation at American Electric Power Co., Inc. He completed his undergraduate degree at The Ohio State University. |
| Steven F. Baker |
Steven F. Baker is currently the President, Chief Operating Officer & Director at Indiana Michigan Power Co. He is also a Director at AEP Indiana Michigan Transmission Co., Inc. Additionally, he holds the position of President & COO-Indiana Michigan Power at American Electric Power Co., Inc. Mr. Baker completed his undergraduate degree at Texas Tech University. |
| Marc Reitter |
Marc Reitter is currently the Chairman at Goodwill Industries of Central Ohio, Inc., the Director at Ohio Valley Electric Corp., the President & Chief Operating Officer-AEP Ohio at American Electric Power Co., Inc., and a Trustee at Foundation for Appalachian Ohio. He holds an MBA from The Ohio State University. |
| Benjamin G. S. Fowke |
Mr. Benjamin G. Fowke is a President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at American Electric Power Co., Inc., a Chairman at Energy Insurance Mutual Ltd. Co., a Chairman at Minnesota Business Partnership, Inc., a Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Appalachian Power Co., a Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Indiana Michigan Power Co. and a Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Ohio Power Co. He is on the Board of Directors at American Electric Power Co., Inc., Securian Financial Group, Inc., American Wind Energy Association, Institute of Nuclear Power Operations, Inc., Minneapolis Saint Paul Regional Economic Development Partners, Minnesota Mutual Cos., Inc. and Minnesota Orchestral Association. Mr. Fowke was previously employed as a Chairman, Chief Executive Officer & Director by Northern States Power Co., a Chairman & Chief Executive Officer by Southwestern Public Service Co., an Executive Chairman by Xcel Energy, Inc., a Manager-Financial Reporting by DWG Corp, a Chairman by Edison Electric Institute, Inc., an Auditor by KPMG LLP, a Vice President-Retail Business Unit by New Century Energies, Inc., a Principal by NextEra Energy, Inc., a Chairman & Chief Executive Officer by Northern States Power Co. (Wisconsin), a Chairman & Chief Executive Officer by Public Service Company of Colorado, and a Chairman, President, & Chief Executive Officer by Xcel Energy Services, Inc. He also served on the board at American Gas Association, Electric Power Research Institute, Inc., Milestone Growth Fund, Inc. and Nuclear Energy Institute. He received his undergraduate degree from Towson University. |
| Art A. Garcia |
Mr. Art A. Garcia, CPA, is an Independent Non-Executive Director at Raymond James Financial, Inc., an Independent Director at American Electric Power Co., Inc., an Independent Director at Elanco Animal Health, Inc. and an Independent Director at ABM Industries, Inc. He is on the Board of Directors at Raymond James Financial, Inc., American Electric Power Co., Inc., Elanco Animal Health, Inc. and ABM Industries, Inc. Mr. Garcia was previously employed as a Chief Financial Officer by Blue Dot Services, Inc., a Chief Financial officer & Executive Vice President by Ryder System, Inc., and a Senior Manager-Business Assurance by Coopers & Lybrand LLP. He received his undergraduate degree from Florida State University. |
| Daryl Roberts |
Daryl Roberts is currently an Independent Director at American Electric Power Co., Inc. He is also a Director at the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, the American Chemistry Council, Inc., and The National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering. Additionally, he holds the position of SVP, Chief Operations & Engineering Officer at DuPont de Nemours Italiana Srl. In 2018, he became the Chief Operations & Engineering Officer at DuPont de Nemours, Inc. In his former roles, Mr. Roberts served as the Chief Operations & Engineering Officer at EIDP, Inc. He also held the position of VP-Operations, Technology & Regulatory Compliance at Arkema, Inc. from 1998 to 2015. Mr. Roberts completed his graduate degree at Rochester Christian University. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Howard University and holds an MBA from the Rochester Institute of Technology. |
| J. Barnie Beasley |
Mr. J. B. Beasley, Jr., is an Independent Director at American Electric Power Co., Inc., a Member at Georgia Society of Professional Engineers and a Member at National Society of Professional Engineers. He is on the Board of Directors at KCI Technologies, Inc. and American Electric Power Co., Inc. Mr. Beasley was previously employed as a Chairman by GSE Systems, Inc., an Independent Director by ENERGYSOLUTIONS, INC., a Member by National Nuclear Accrediting Board, a Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer by Southern Nuclear Operating Co., a Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer by First Interstate BancSystem, Inc., and a Plant GM-Vogtle Nuclear Generating Station by Georgia Power Co. He also served on the board at Tennessee Valley Authority, Junior Achievement of Alabama, Inc., Nuclear Energy Institute, The Foundation for Nuclear Studies and The Southeastern Electric Exchange. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia. |
| Linda A. Goodspeed |
Linda A. Goodspeed currently works at American Electric Power Co., Inc., as Independent Director from 2005, AutoZone, Inc., as Independent Director from 2013, MidOcean US Advisor LP, as Director from 2021, Empower Brands Franchising LLC, as Director from 2021, and Darling Ingredients, Inc., as Independent Director from 2017. Ms. Goodspeed also formerly worked at Columbus McKinnon Corp., as Independent Director from 2004 to 2017, Williams Industrial Services Group, Inc., as Independent Director from 2016 to 2018, Williams Industrial Services Group, Inc., as Independent Director from 2021 to 2023, Ford Motor Co., as Principal, The Terminix Co. LLC, as Chief Information Officer & Senior Vice President from 2012 to 2014, Lennox International, Inc., as Chief Technology Officer & Executive VP from 2001 to 2008, Nissan North America, Inc., as Chief Information Officer & VP-Information Systems from 2008 to 2011, The University of Texas at Austin, as Member-Development Board, WealthStrategies Financial Advisors LLC, as Chief Operating Officer & Managing Partner from 2015 to 2017, WealthStrategies Financial Advisors LLC, as Chief Operating Officer from 2007 to 2017, Partminer, Inc., as President & Chief Operating Officer, General Electric Appliances, Inc., as General Manager-Product Division, and The Servicemaster Co. LP, as Chief Information Officer & Senior Vice President from 2011 to 2014. Ms. Goodspeed received her undergraduate degree from Michigan State University and Masters Business Admin degree from the University of Michigan. |
| Lewis F. von Thaer |
Mr. Lewis F. von Thaer is an Independent Director at American Electric Power Co., Inc., a President & Chief Executive Officer at Battelle Corp., a President & Chief Executive Officer at Battelle Memorial Institute, a Chairman at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, a Co-Chairman at UT-Battelle LLC, a Member at Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineer, Inc., a Member at The Columbus Partnership, a Member at The Optical Society of America and a Member-Defense Science Board of US Department of Defense (District of Columbia). He is on the Board of Directors at American Electric Power Co., Inc., Ambri, Inc., Amplifybio LLC, National Defense Industrial Association, The National Veterans Memorial & Museum, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, Inc. and United States Defense Science Board. Mr. von Thaer was previously employed as a Chief Executive Officer by Delta Tucker Holdings, Inc., a Chief Executive Officer by DynCorp International, Inc., a President-National Security Sector by Leidos, Inc., a Vice President by General Dynamics Corp., a President by General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, Inc., and a Chief Executive Officer by DynCorp International LLC. He also served on the board at Nationwide Children's Hospital. He received his undergraduate degree from Kansas State University and a graduate degree from Rutgers State University of New Jersey. |
| Margaret M. McCarthy |
Ms. Margaret M. McCarthy is a Director & Managing Director at Alignment Healthcare USA LLC, a Lead Independent Director at Alignment Healthcare, Inc., an Independent Director at American Electric Power Co., Inc., an Independent Director at Marriott International, Inc. and an Independent Director at First American Financial Corp. She is on the Board of Directors at Alignment Healthcare USA LLC, Alignment Healthcare, Inc., American Electric Power Co., Inc., Marriott International, Inc., First American Financial Corp. and Providence College. Ms. McCarthy was previously employed as an Executive Vice President by CVS Health Corp., an Independent Director by Brighthouse Financial, Inc., an Executive Vice President-Operations & Technology by Aetna, Inc., a Senior Vice President-Information Technology by CIGNA HealthCare, Inc., a Senior Manager by Accenture LLC, a Chief Information Officer by Catholic Health Initiatives, a Chief Information Officer by CommonSpirit Health (Illinois), a Consulting Partner by Ernst & Young LLP, a Chief Information Officer by Franciscan Health System, and a Senior Vice President-Information Technology by The Cigna Group. She also served on the board at vArmour, Inc. and Financial Services Information Sharing & Analysis Center. She received her undergraduate degree from Providence College and a graduate degree from Yale University. |
| Hunter Clark Gary |
Mr. Hunter C. Gary is an Independent Director at American Electric Power Co., Inc., an Independent Director at Conduent, Inc., a President at Sfire Technology LLC, a Senior Managing Director at Icahn Enterprises LP and a Chief Operating Officer at Insight Portfolio Group LLC. He is on the Board of Directors at American Electric Power Co., Inc., New Seabury Homes LLC, NS Beach Club LLC, Conduent, Inc., Icahn Automotive Group LLC, The Pep Boys Manny Moe & Jack LLC, WestPoint International LLC, WestPoint Home, Inc. and Herbalife International, Inc. Mr. Gary was previously employed as an Independent Director by Herc Holdings, Inc., an Independent Director by Herbalife Nutrition Ltd., an Independent Director by Voltari Operating Corp., a Principal by Icahn Associates Holding LLC, and a Managing Director by Kaufhof Warenhaus AG. He also served on the board at VIVUS, Inc., CVR Energy, Inc., CVR GP LLC, CVR Refining LP, CVR Partners LP, IEH BA LLC, ACF Industries LLC, Ferrous Resources Ltd., IEH Auto Parts LLC, Icahn Nevada Management Corp., Tropicana Atlantic City Corp., Cadus Corp., Federal-Mogul Corp., Federal-Mogul Holdings Corp., Viskase Cos., Inc., PSC Metals LLC, XO Holdings, Inc., Tropicana Ent. Cayman Holdings Co. Ltd., Tropicana Entertainment, Inc., American Industrial Transport, Inc., Voltari Corp. and Federal-Mogul Motorparts LLC. He received his undergraduate degree from Georgetown University. |
| Daniel G. Stoddard |
Daniel G. Stoddard is currently the Chairman at The American Civil War Museum. He is also an Independent Director at American Electric Power Co., Inc. and a Director at National D-Day Memorial Foundation Ltd. Additionally, he is a Member of the American Nuclear Society. Mr. Stoddard is the President of Dominion Solar Projects III, Inc. and Dominion Solar Projects VII, Inc. In the past, Mr. Stoddard worked as the General Manager-Plant at Progress Energy, Inc. He was also a Member at the United States Naval Academy from 1989 to 1992. From 2006 to 2023, he served as the Chief Nuclear Officer & Senior Vice President at Dominion Energy Nuclear Connecticut, Inc. and as the Senior VP & President-Contracted Assets at Dominion Energy, Inc.Mr. Stoddard holds a graduate degree from the University of Virginia and an undergraduate degree from the United States Naval Academy, which he received in 1984. |
| Sandra Beach Lin |
Sandra Beach Lin is currently an Independent Director at American Electric Power Co., Inc., and an Independent Director and Independent Non-Executive Director at Avient Corp. She is also a Director at The Committee of 200, Interface Biologics, Inc., Junior Achievement USA, Ripple Therapeutics Corp., Trinseo Plc, Achievement Foundation, Inc., Paradigm For Parity LLC, and a Member of the National Association of Corporate Directors. In her former positions, Ms. Lin served as the Chief Executive Officer & Director at Silicor Materials, Inc., an Independent Director at WESCO International, Inc., an Independent Director at Trinseo SA, and President-Closure Systems International at Arconic, Inc. She also held positions such as Group Vice President-Specialty Materials at Avery Dennison Corp., Vice President, GM-Specialty Wax & Additives at Honeywell International, Inc., Executive Vice President at Celanese Corp., President at Ticona LLC and Technical Polymers Ticona, and President at Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC. Additionally, she was the President at Alcoa Closure Systems International, Inc. and held a position as Principal at Specialty Metals Corp.Ms. Lin obtained an MBA from the University of Michigan in 1982 and an undergraduate degree from the University of Toledo (Ohio) in 1980. |
| Henry P. Linginfelter |
Mr. Henry P. Linginfelter is an Independent Director at American Electric Power Co., Inc., an Independent Director at Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. and a Chairman at Jekyll Island Foundation. He is on the Board of Directors at American Electric Power Co., Inc., Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc., Atlanta Area Council Boy Scouts of America, Central Atlanta Progress, Inc. and Georgia Department of Economic Development. Mr. Linginfelter was previously employed as an Executive Vice President-Distribution Operations by Southern Company Gas, a President by Virginia Natural Gas, Inc., a Member-Leadership Council by American Gas Association, a Chief Executive Officer by Atlanta Gas Light Co., a President by Elizabethtown Gas Co, a Chairman by Georgia Chamber of Commerce, and a Secretary, Treasurer & Director by Southern Gas Association. He also served on the board at Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, Norfolk State University Foundation, Inc., The Nature Conservancy, Inc. and Virginia Chamber of Commerce. He received his undergraduate degree from Georgia Institute of Technology and an MBA from J. Mack Robinson College of Business. |
| Donna A. James |
Ms. Donna A. James, CPA, is an Independent Director at American Electric Power Co., Inc., a Chairman at Victoria's Secret & Co., an Independent Director at The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. and a President & Managing Director at Lardon & Associates LLC. She is on the Board of Directors at American Electric Power Co., Inc. and The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Ms. James was previously employed as an Independent Director by Boston Scientific Corp., an Independent Director by Marathon Petroleum Corp., a Chairman by National Women's Business Council, an Independent Director by Time Warner Cable, Inc., an Independent Director by CNO Financial Group, Inc., an Independent Director by Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc., a Chairman by Financial Settlement Services Agency, Inc., an Independent Director by L Brands, Inc., a Chief Administrative Officer & Executive VP by Nationwide Financial Services, Inc., a President-Nationwide Strategic Investments by Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co., an Auditor by Coopers & Lybrand LLP, and a Chairman by The Center for Healthy Families. She also served on the board at Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. /Old/, CNO Services LLC, International CCE, Inc. and OhioHealth Corp. She received her undergraduate degree from North Carolina A&T State University. |
