AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER


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AEP NAMES HAWKINS VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE & TREASURY

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has named Renee V. Hawkins vice president Finance & Treasury, effective Aug. 6.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has named Renee V. Hawkins vice president Finance & Treasury, effective Aug. 6.
  • In her expanded role, she will be responsible for cash management and corporate finance and continue to serve as assistant treasurer for AEP and its subsidiaries.
  • She will continue to report to Julie Sherwood, senior vice president Treasury & Risk.
  • Hawkins joined AEP in 1996 as a corporate finance analyst and has held roles of increasing responsibility including treasury manager and director Regulated Finance.

AEP RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF AMERICA'S BEST EMPLOYERS FOR WOMEN

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) was included in Forbes magazine's America's Best Employers for Women 2022 list for the third consecutive year.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) was included in Forbes magazine's America's Best Employers for Women 2022 list for the third consecutive year.
  • The list was compiled based on an independent survey of 50,000 U.S. employees, including 30,000 women, working for companies with at least 1,000 employees.
  • Female respondents were then asked to rate their organization based on parental leave, family support, discrimination and pay equity.
  • AEP is recognized consistently for its focus on sustainability, community engagement, and diversity, equity and inclusion.

AEP SCHEDULES LIVE WEBCAST OF QUARTERLY EARNINGS CALL

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has scheduled a quarterly earnings conference call with financial analysts at 9 a.m.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has scheduled a quarterly earnings conference call with financial analysts at 9 a.m.
  • The webcast will include audio of the call as well as visuals of charts and graphics referred to by AEP management during the call.
  • The call will be archived on http://www.aep.com/webcasts for use by those unable to listen to the live webcast.
  • AEP also owns AEP Energy, which provides innovative competitive energy solutions nationwide.

AEP ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP CHANGES TO EXTERNAL AFFAIRS ORGANIZATION

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) today announced several leadership changes within its External Affairs organization to support the company's regulatory, public policy and customer service strategies.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) today announced several leadership changes within its External Affairs organization to support the company's regulatory, public policy and customer service strategies.
  • He will continue to report to Raja Sundararajan, who will become the company's executive vice president External Affairs July 1.
  • Philip Dion, currently vice president and interim chief customer officer, has been named vice president Federal Affairs.
  • AEP also owns AEP Energy, which provides innovative competitive energy solutions nationwide.

AEP NAMES JAMES TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Donna A. James, managing director and founder of Lardon & Associates, LLC, has been elected to the American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) Board of Directors.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Donna A. James, managing director and founder of Lardon & Associates, LLC, has been elected to the American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) Board of Directors.
  • James, 64, has been managing director and founder of Lardon & Associates, LLC since 2006.
  • David Anderson resigned from the Board of Directors after reaching the retirement age for outside Directors.
  • AEP also owns AEP Energy, which provides innovative competitive energy solutions nationwide.

AEP RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF AMERICA'S BEST EMPLOYERS FOR NEW GRADUATES

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) was included in Forbes magazine's 2022 America's Best Employers For New Grads list.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) was included in Forbes magazine's 2022 America's Best Employers For New Grads list.
  • Employees were asked to rank the likelihood that they would recommend their employer to others and evaluate other employers in their respective industries.
  • Survey participants also assessed their employers on other work-related topics, such as working conditions, salary, potential for advancement and effectiveness of diversity and inclusion efforts.
  • AEP is recognized consistently for its focus on sustainability, community engagement, and diversity, equity and inclusion.

AEP NAMES SUNDARARAJAN EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) today announced that Raja Sundararajan, currently senior vice president - Regulatory and Customer Solutions, will become the company's executive vice president External Affairs when Charles Patton retires July 1.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) today announced that Raja Sundararajan, currently senior vice president - Regulatory and Customer Solutions, will become the company's executive vice president External Affairs when Charles Patton retires July 1.
  • He will report to Nicholas K. Akins, AEP chairman, president and chief executive officer.
  • Sundararajan, 47, will lead AEP's communications and marketing, customer, regulatory, federal public policy, and Ohio government affairs groups.
  • Sundararajan's direct reports will include Melissa McHenry, senior vice president Communications & Marketing; Phil Dion, vice president and interim Chief Customer Officer; Anthony Kavanagh, senior vice president Governmental Affairs; Maria Haberman, managing director Ohio Governmental Affairs; and Matthew Satterwhite, vice president Regulatory Services.

AEP NAMES MARTIN VICE PRESIDENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING, IT OPERATIONS AND SUPPORT

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has named Steven Martin vice president, Infrastructure Engineering, IT Operations & Support, effective May 30.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has named Steven Martin vice president, Infrastructure Engineering, IT Operations & Support, effective May 30.
  • Martin is responsible for the technology planning and delivery for infrastructure technologies including compute, network, storage and end-user tools.
  • "AEP continues to transform the way our employees work and implement new technologies to streamline our business, while enhancing the customer experience," Risch said.
  • Martin joins AEP from JCPenney, where he was vice president of Technology Enterprise Services and led information technology infrastructure, operations, support, and cyber functions and carried the dual role of managing director, JCPenney Services India.

SWEPCO SEEKS APPROVAL FOR THREE NEW WIND AND SOLAR PROJECTS

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO), a subsidiary of American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP), has announced plans to add three renewable energy projects totaling 999 megawatts (MW). The projects represent a $2.2 billion investment in clean, cost-effective resources. SWEPCO expects to issue another request for proposal (RFP) in the near term for additional renewable energy consistent with the company's integrated resource plan for its energy and capacity needs.

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  • SWEPCO is seeking approval from regulators in Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas to acquire the 200-MW Mooringsport solar project in Caddo Parish, Louisiana; the 200.6-MW Diversion wind project in Baylor County, Texas; and the 598.4-MW Wagon Wheel wind project spanning Logan, Garfield and Noble counties in Oklahoma.
  • The solar and wind projects were identified through a competitive bidding process.
  • Following state regulatory approvals, AEP will file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for approval to transfer the projects from Invenergy.
  • The project includes 199-MW Sundance, 287-MW Maverick and 998-MW Traverse wind projects and is one of the largest wind facilities in the world.

AEP NAMES SHANE LIES TO LEAD COOK NUCLEAR PLANT

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Thursday, May 5, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shane Lies has been named senior vice president and chief nuclear officer of American Electric Power's (Nasdaq: AEP) Donald C. Cook Nuclear Plant (Cook) in Bridgman, Michigan, effective July 1, 2022.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shane Lies has been named senior vice president and chief nuclear officer of American Electric Power's (Nasdaq: AEP) Donald C. Cook Nuclear Plant (Cook) in Bridgman, Michigan, effective July 1, 2022.
  • Lies is currently site vice president at Cook, a dual-unit nuclear site with a total generating capacity of 2,278 megawatts.
  • "Shane brings a deep understanding of the industry, nuclear operations and an appreciation for the culture needed to support nuclear excellence.
  • Since joining Cook 26 years ago, Shane has developed deep knowledge of Cook Plant operations and built strong relationships with Cook employees, industry stakeholders and the surrounding communities," said Lisa Barton, AEP executive vice president and chief operating officer.