AEP Retirees & Alumni

In the summer of 1982, a soon-to-be constructed power plant in Hallsville, Texas, offered the promise of opportunity for 30 young men eager to make their mark in the world.

These men joined SWEPCO as apprentice machinists for the H.W. Pirkey Power Plant. Their job entailed repairing and maintaining plant equipment and structures, a trade they learned together as Pirkey was built.

The experience bonded them, and they came to rely on each other for advice, assistance, and encouragement. Forty years later, 12 of these original 30 apprentices will be on hand for the plant’s final operation on March 31, 2023.

“We’ve had a lot of fun and challenging times together,” said Brent Ogden, now the plant’s maintenance superintendent. “We’re one big family, and I know we’ll continue to be lifelong friends even after the plant closes.”

Ogden, who transferred to Turk Power Plant in 2010, planned to retire in March 2022 but reconsidered when he was offered the chance to return to Pirkey for its final year of operation.

“There were several reasons I chose to come back,” he said. “But a big part of it was being with the guys I started with when the plant shuts down.”

Franklin’s Follies

In the early days, the group came to be known as Franklin’s Follies, a nod to their supervisor and later VP of Generation Paul Franklin, who guided their training and first steps in the industry.

“That’s what everyone labeled us because he had to raise a bunch of kids,” Ogden said with a laugh. “I was the oldest at 22.”

Some had heard about the job through family friends while others learned about it in trade classes.

“I was in a class learning how to do industrial electrical wiring when a counselor came in and told us SWEPCO wanted to hire 30 people to send to college to be machinists,” said Wade Hicks, a station machinist. “I’d never stepped foot in a machine shop, but it sounded like something that could be a lifelong career.”

Their first two years on the job were spent in the classroom. The apprentices had on-the-job instruction at a training building on the plant site, as well as machine shop classes at Kilgore College, where they learned drafting and technical physics, among other things.

“We were required to maintain an 85 average in all our classes,” said Ben Craig, maintenance supervisor. “In the summer, we would tear apart old gas plant pumps and check clearances and learn how to do maintenance on them.”

That knowledge transferred to the plant in the fall of 1984 when they began to test the new equipment.

“It was exciting knowing that we were putting this thing online,” Ogden said. “We didn’t know what to expect. At first it was overwhelming to see all this big equipment and know we were going to have to maintain it. But the more we worked on it, the more it became a challenge we took pride in.”

Working together

One of the most memorable of those challenges was the time they repaired a low-pressure (LP) rotor on the steam turbine a few months after the plant began commercial operation.

“We immediately went into doing something that had been planned for the annual warranty inspection,” Craig said. “It was a scramble to get it done, but we were ready.”

He said the thing that made the experience so exciting was that the LP rotor – which rotates the turbine blades – had been off limits during their training days.

“Everyone was eager to tear into this thing because we couldn’t even get near it before,” he said.

Maintenance Supervisor Ricky Morris said they learned a lot from that repair, and it was an experience that helped them navigate future maintenance on LP rotors.

“We got where we could probably pull those blades off with our eyes closed,” he said.

But for Morris, the best memories occurred in the boiler.

He said a tube leak in the boiler could cause quite a bit of damage as it wasn’t detected until an operator heard it.

“Today, we’ve got acoustic monitoring systems that picks those up really quick, but back then, we relied on operators to hear them,” he said. “By the time you got in there, it was a pretty good size wreck, and we’d be in there for a week. It was hard work, but you’d carry on conversations, and we made a lot of good memories inside the boiler.”

Closing a chapter

Throughout the years, these men saw a lot of changes in not just plant maintenance but their own lives.

They started families, gained promotions, and celebrated milestones together over the years.

“Now, we’re the old dogs around the yard,” Craig said. “Not a day goes by that someone comes up with a question, and we say go ask Larry (Garrison), Keith (Bynum) or Ronnie (McBride). SWEPCO did a good a job of hiring good people. Looking back and knowing what we achieved together, it’s remarkable.”

THE PIRKEY DOZEN
Twelve apprentice machinists hired in 1982 who still work at Pirkey Power Plant
1. RICHARD ALLEE, senior operator
2. KEITH BYNUM, welder machinist
3. BEN CRAIG, maintenance supervisor
4. BRAD EPPERSON, energy production supervisor
5. LARRY GARRISON, station machinist C
6. WADE HICKS, station machinist C
7. RONNIE MCBRIDE, station machinist C
8. RICKY MORRIS, maintenance supervisor
9. BRENT OGDEN, maintenance superintendent
10. TOMY RUSHING, welder machinist
11. LANCE SCUDDAY, lignite equipment operator
12. MACK TIMMONS, energy production supervisor

In his youth, Dave Callahan saw a future as a professional singer. At age 16 he joined a choir that toured Europe and later studied vocal music education at Heidelberg University.

With careers in the arts limited, Callahan began considering other jobs to help pay the bills. He did electrical work during the summer months and, after a stint as a full-time electrician, he started his career as a line mechanic-D at the Canton South Service Center in 1981.

Forty years later, Callahan is retiring from AEP Ohio. He spent about 20 years as a dispatcher (in Canton) and a dispatching trainer (in Columbus) before being named mutual assistance coordinator in 2004. That experience helped lay the groundwork for his current job as emergency preparedness manager, which he started in 2016.

We talked with Callahan about his career and his plans after he leaves July 6.

What’s your best memory from your time with AEP Ohio?

Doing mutual assistance I got to go to a lot of neat places and meet people from all across the United States. I was able to see and learn from utilities outside AEP. Other than that I will remember all the people I have worked with over the years.

You’ve become a professional storm watcher. Any tips for the amateurs out there?

It’s all about the history and understanding what’s happened before. It’s getting the feel for how weather affects each location across Ohio. I’m studying the weather daily – you have to dig in a little bit and watch the wind charts. In my work I was able to meet with meteorologists and that helped me a lot. Here’s what you need to know: Wind drives our weather.

When a storm hit you were on 24/7. How are you going to spend that time during the next big storm?

When a storm hits I’m going to sit back and watch it and not worry about it. I’m looking forward to not being on the phone so much. My daughter likes to say that it wouldn’t be a holiday unless Dad is on a conference call.

You blossomed into a media star during your time here. What’s the secret to your on-camera gravitas?

Number one, I was knowledgeable about the questions reporters asked me. I knew what I was talking about, I knew the plan. That made it easier. Also, my past music history of performing in front of crowd, of being on stage in front of a thousand people, that’s no big deal to me.

Oh and the fact that I didn’t get a choice helped, too! I was in Grove City after the tornado hit and no one was there to do interviews so they put in front of the camera. The rest is history.

OK, so you’re a good singer – what’s your karaoke go-to?

I don’t know, maybe “Hooked on a Feeling”? Musically I’m probably more inclined to classical stuff, like church hymns or an Italian aria. My wife and I are also into Irish trad music.

Any tips for AEP Ohio’s younger workforce?

It doesn’t matter whether you’re talking to someone at the highest or lowest level of the company – treat everyone the same. You may have your way to do something but that’s not the only way to do it. Everyone works differently. Swallow your pride a little bit and go with the flow.

What are you most looking forward to in your retirement?

I’m looking forward to spending more time with family and my grandkids. My wife and I are moving into our family’s 44-acre family farm in Navarre right next to my daughter and there’s a lot of work to be done on that house. I’ll also do some woodworking, and we have some little trips planned to see the bourbon distilleries in Kentucky. So I’ll stay busy.

AEP announced today 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 Nick Akins, chairman, president and chief executive officer.

“Charles’ leadership and contributions have been a critical part of our success during his 27 years with the company. He led two different operating companies and held several other key leadership positions, approaching every challenge with thoughtfulness and a collaborative leadership style,” Akins said. “Charles has deftly guided his teams as they have offered new services to customers, achieved positive outcomes with regulators and policy makers, and enhanced the support we offer our customers and communities. We wish him all the best during his well-deserved retirement.”

Sundararajan will lead AEP’s communications and marketing, customer, regulatory, federal public policy, and Ohio government affairs groups. These individuals will report to him:

• Phil Dion, vice president and interim Chief Customer Officer
• Maria Haberman, managing director, Ohio Governmental Affairs
• Anthony P. Kavanagh, senior vice president, Governmental Affairs
• Melissa McHenry, senior vice president, Communications and Marketing
• Matthew Satterwhite, vice president, Regulatory Services.

“Raja brings a wealth of experience to the executive leadership team,” Akins said. “He has demonstrated a keen understanding of the unique regulatory and policy challenges of our industry during his nearly two decades with AEP, holding key leadership roles in commercial operations, corporate finance, regulatory and transmission. He also served as president of AEP Ohio. Raja’s array of experiences and his technical expertise will provide valuable insights as we continue our transition to a clean energy future.”

Sundararajan joined AEP in 2002. His most recent prior role was as president and chief operating officer for AEP Ohio. He has also served as vice president, Regulatory Services, leading AEP’s regulatory activities before state commissions and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. He was also vice president, Transmission Asset Strategy and Policy; managing director, Transmission Business Strategy; managing director of Market Risk; and has held management positions in Treasury and Corporate Finance.

Sundararajan has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology. He also has a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Maryland, a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Michigan and he completed the Executive MBA program at the University of Virginia. Sundararajan serves as a board member of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and United Way of Central Ohio.

The Women’s International Network of Utility Professionals (WiNUP) Annual Conference will be held in Little Rock, Arkansas. Many development opportunities are offered to attendees through the annual conference, which is supported in part by AEP.

As a presenting sponsor of the conference, six AEP employees / retirees will be awarded free conference registration. Winners of the free registrations will be responsible for all other expenses, including travel and hotel.

• Your completed application must be received by June 24, 2022. Winners will be notified by June 30, 2022.
• Applicants must be a current AEP employee or AEP retiree.
• You do not need to be a WiNUP member to apply.
• Applicants must have approval to attend the conference before submitting the application if not using personal time.

More conference highlights and hotel information are available at WINUP.org.

If you are interested, please complete and submit the application: C-1 2022 conf sponsorship application updated (002)

WiNUP is an association dedicated to providing professional development, networking and mentoring for women in the utility and energy industries.  Founded as the Electrical Women’s Roundtable in New York in 1923, WiNUP currently has more than 600 members.

Shane Lies has been named senior vice president and chief nuclear officer of Cook Nuclear Plant, effective July 1. Lies will succeed Joel Gebbie, who has announced plans to retire after 36 years with the company.   Barton added, “Joel’s extensive experience, industry knowledge and focus on the culture necessary to support operational excellence has ensured Cook’s ability to generate clean, reliable power for the customers of Indiana Michigan Power. He developed an incredibly talented leadership team that is well-prepared to continue Cook’s legacy of excellence. We thank him for his significant contributions and leadership within the industry, as well as his service to Cook and AEP. We wish Joel all the best in his well-deserved retirement.”“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, he has developed deep knowledge of Cook Plant operations and built strong relationships with Cook employees, industry stakeholders and the surrounding communities,” said Lisa Barton, executive vice president and chief operating officer. “He has demonstrated his passion for operational excellence, reliability and ensuring that safety remains the top priority. As he transitions into his new role, I know his team will ensure that Cook continues to deliver clean, reliable energy to customers in Michigan and Indiana.”

“Kelly brings strong technical expertise and a shared commitment to safety, continuous improvement and is well prepared to continue to drive excellence in Cook’s operations and develop the Cook team as site vice president,” Barton said.Lies will report to Barton. His replacement as site vice president will be Kelly Ferneau, currently Cook’s plant manager.

Scott Dailey, operations director, has been named Cook’s new plant manager.

Lies joined AEP in 1996 as a system engineer at Cook and has served in numerous roles, including engineering vice president and plant manager. Lies has a bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering and a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Kansas State University.

Ferneau joined AEP in 2013 as an operations work control manager at Cook and has served as director of operations in addition to her current role. She has held numerous roles in nuclear power generation since 1990. Ferneau holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Trine University and has held a senior reactor operator license.

Dailey joined AEP in 1999 as production supervisor for Cook’s Maintenance department and has served in numerous roles.

By George Porter

ROANOKE, Va. – AEP’s Camp Kilowatt will remain closed for the remainder of 2022 due to continued COVID-19 restrictions and planned upgrades.

Camp Kilowatt has been closed the last two seasons due to concerns for the spread of the coronavirus.  The decision was made recently to continue that ban through the 2022 season. Located on Smith Mountain Lake in Union Hall, Va., the cost-free campsite usually serves as a place of recreation and relaxation for current and retired AEP employees, their friends and family.

In addition to coronavirus concerns, AEP is planning to make upgrades to facilities, including the existing bath house.

“We realize that for many Camp Kilowatt is part of their summer vacation plans and we understand the disappointment this decision brings for those that utilize the campground each year,” said Mark McGlothlin, who oversees activities at the camp. “But once the planned upgrades are complete, we believe the camp will make it more enjoyable for visitors.”

Arkansas

Hiram Rice retired 1/18/2022 from Flint Creek Plant, Gentry, AR, after 13 years

Damon Robertson retired 2/24/2022 from Flint Creek Plant, Gentry, AR, after 26 years

Gregory Baker retired 1/15/2022 from Fayetteville Operations, Fayetteville, AR, after 31 years

Ricky Smith retired 2/28/2022 from Dequeen, Dequeen, AR, after 37 years

Damon Robertson retired 2/24/2022 from Flint Creek Plant, Gentry, AR, after 26 years

Ricky Smith retired 2/28/2022 from Dequeen, Dequeen, AR, after 37 years

Florida

Douglas Lee retired 2/1/2022 from Home Worksite, FL, after 12 years

Illinois

Ronald Harner retired 2/1/2022 from Cook Coal Terminal, Metropolis, IL, after 20 years

Indiana

Rudolf Schirr retired 1/15/2022 from Elkhart Ofc/Svc Bldg, Elkhart, IN, after 33 years

Mitchell Montgomery retired 2/11/2022 from Rockport Plant, Rockport, IN, after 34 years

Gary Benya retired 1/7/2022 from Northeast Svc Center, New Haven, IN, after 32 years

Sandra Stephey retired 1/7/2022 from Ft Wayne One Summit Square, Ft. Wayne, IN, after 29 years

Donald Fry retired 2/11/2022 from Marion Svc Ctr-Bldg#1, Marion, IN, after 34 years

Douglas Neumann retired 2/1/2022 from South Bend Svc Ctr, South Bend, IN, after 43 years

Thomas Tincher retired 2/5/2022 from South Bend Svc Ctr, South Bend, IN, after 14 years

Shauna Boerjan retired 1/15/2022 from Spy Run Bldg. #3, Ft. Wayne, IN, after 31 years

Susan Wenger retired 2/12/2022 from Ardmore Trans TC Serv Center, Ft Wayne, IN, after 41 years

Hiram Rivera retired 1/28/2022 from Ardmore Trans TC Serv Center, Ft Wayne, IN, after 36 years

Mitchell Montgomery retired 2/11/2022 from Rockport Plant, Rockport, IN, after 34 years

Sandra Stephey retired 1/7/2022 from Ft Wayne One Summit Square, Ft. Wayne, IN, after 29 years

Kentucky

Jackie Maggard retired 12/2/2021 from Hazard Service Center, Hazard, KY, after 45 years

Gregory Shouse retired 1/29/2022 from Hazard Service Center, Hazard, KY, after 41 years

Marion Blair retired 11/25/2021 from Whitesburg Office, Whitesburg, KY, after 43 years

Martin Adams retired 1/7/2022 from Whitesburg Office, Whitesburg, KY, after 41 years

Joseph Reed retired 11/18/2021 from Pikeville Service Ctr, Pikeville, KY, after 34 years

Vickie Reynolds retired 1/8/2022 from Robert E Matthews Service Cent, Ashland, KY, after 39 years

Louisiana

Charles Lynch retired 2/19/2022 from Shreveport Operations, Shreveport, LA, after 11 years

Joseph Dixon retired 2/25/2022 from Shreveport Operations, Shreveport, LA, after 42 years

Tommy Russell retired 1/15/2022 from Mansfield Service Center, Mansfield, LA, after 36 years

Patti Stripling retired 2/2/2022 from Haughton Opns Center, Haughton, LA, after 32 years

Rufus Thompson retired 1/10/2022 from Shreveport Office, Shreveport, LA, after 19 years

Patti Stripling retired 2/2/2022 from Haughton Opns Center, Haughton, LA, after 32 years

Michigan

Douglas Bronicki retired 11/13/2021 from Cook Nuclear Plant, Bridgman, MI, after 38 years

Michael Barfelz retired 11/16/2021 from Cook Nuclear Plant, Bridgman, MI, after 45 years

Karl Myers retired 11/16/2021 from Cook Nuclear Plant, Bridgman, MI, after 41 years

Carlyn Guyor retired 12/9/2021 from Cook Nuclear Plant, Bridgman, MI, after 30 years

Ronald Price retired 12/19/2021 from Cook Nuclear Plant, Bridgman, MI, after 26 years

Lee Huttenga retired 12/26/2021 from Cook Nuclear Plant, Bridgman, MI, after 12 years

Larry Smith retired 1/7/2022 from Cook Nuclear Plant, Bridgman, MI, after 30 years

Gustave Carlson retired 1/7/2022 from Cook Nuclear Plant, Bridgman, MI, after 20 years

Thomas Swihart retired 1/8/2022 from Cook Nuclear Plant, Bridgman, MI, after 31 years

Thomas Shane retired 1/14/2022 from Cook Nuclear Plant, Bridgman, MI, after 38 years

Carlton Carr retired 1/28/2022 from Cook Nuclear Plant, Bridgman, MI, after 10 years

Russell Stines retired 2/10/2022 from Cook Nuclear Plant, Bridgman, MI, after 20 years

Albert Fonner retired 2/16/2022 from Cook Nuclear Plant, Bridgman, MI, after 21 years

David Dolby retired 2/18/2022 from Cook Nuclear Plant, Bridgman, MI, after 37 years

Larry Koch retired 2/24/2022 from Cook Nuclear Plant, Bridgman, MI, after 39 years

Donald Peterson retired 2/25/2022 from Cook Nuclear Plant, Bridgman, MI, after 35 years

Michael Woodward retired 2/26/2022 from Michiana SC, Niles, MI, after 40 years

Ohio

Robert Frank retired 12/11/2021 from AEP Headquarters, Columbus, OH, after 32 years

Julie Slone retired 12/11/2021 from AEP Headquarters, Columbus, OH, after 23 years

Paul Benjamin retired 12/11/2021 from AEP Headquarters, Columbus, OH, after 32 years

Thomas Phillips retired 1/1/2022 from AEP Headquarters, Columbus, OH, after 37 years

Randolph Ware retired 1/1/2022 from AEP Headquarters, Columbus, OH, after 40 years

Sherri Monteith retired 1/8/2022 from AEP Headquarters, Columbus, OH, after 31 years

Kimberly Bercik retired 1/22/2022 from AEP Headquarters, Columbus, OH, after 21 years

Mark Colegrove retired 1/28/2022 from AEP Headquarters, Columbus, OH, after 33 years

Jodelle Carroll retired 1/29/2022 from AEP Headquarters, Columbus, OH, after 16 years

Victor Linsten retired 2/1/2022 from AEP Headquarters, Columbus, OH, after 21 years

Randy Hardesty retired 2/1/2022 from AEP Headquarters, Columbus, OH, after 46 years

Robert Taylor retired 2/11/2022 from AEP Headquarters, Columbus, OH, after 37 years

Fredric Friend retired 2/23/2022 from AEP Headquarters, Columbus, OH, after 35 years

William Wilson retired 1/1/2022 from Central Operations Center, Groveport, OH, after 42 years

Radonna Burns retired 11/30/2021 from Central Operations Center, Groveport, OH, after 26 years

Daniel Musgrave retired 1/8/2022 from John E. Dolan Lab, Groveport, OH, after 18 years

Susan Shull retired 1/8/2022 from Fremont Service Center, Fremont, OH, after 32 years

Victor Thompson retired 2/11/2022 from Zanesville Svc Ctr, Zanesville, OH, after 38 years

William Gross retired 2/10/2022 from Cambridge Service Center, Cambridge, OH, after 40 years

David Hanes retired 12/21/2021 from Muskingum River, Waterford, OH, after 43 years

Leroy Johnson retired 11/17/2021 from Steubenville Service Center, Steubenville, OH, after 42 years

Brian Monte retired 1/1/2022 from Steubenville Service Center, Steubenville, OH, after 34 years

Henry Verhovec retired 2/12/2022 from Steubenville Service Center, Steubenville, OH, after 21 years

Richard Tharp retired 1/29/2022 from Canton Estrn Reg Ofc, Canton, OH, after 32 years

Jon Hanning retired 2/11/2022 from Athens Ofc & Svc Center, Athens, OH, after 43 years

Patrick Weyers retired 1/15/2022 from AEP Transmission New Albany HQ, New Albany, OH, after 23 years

Jacqueline Weyers retired 1/1/2022 from AEPOH 700 Bldg Gahanna, Gahanna, OH, after 33 years

Clifford Buie retired 2/2/2022 from AEPOH 700 Bldg Gahanna, Gahanna, OH, after 31 years

Mona Rogers retired 2/19/2022 from AEPOH 700 Bldg Gahanna, Gahanna, OH, after 42 years

Bruce Bolner retired 1/8/2022 from Lucasville Service Center, Lucasville, OH, after 47 years

Carmen Angelo retired 2/12/2022 from Columbus SE Service Center, Columbus, OH, after 41 years

Emily Kiser retired 2/10/2022 from Newark Service Bldg, Newark, OH, after 41 years

Michael Searls retired 1/1/2022 from Canton Transmission SC, Canton, OH, after 44 years

Steven Hoffman retired 2/11/2022 from Canton Transmission SC, Canton, OH, after 41 years

John Goodyear retired 2/12/2022 from Columbus Ne Svc Ctr, Columbus, OH, after 42 years

Timothy Jackson retired 12/2/2021 from East Ohio Transmission SC, St. Clairsville, OH, after 32 years

Sherri Monteith retired 1/8/2022 from AEP Headquarters, Columbus, OH, after 31 years

Radonna Burns retired 11/30/2021 from Central Operations Center, Groveport, OH, after 26 years

Daniel Musgrave retired 1/8/2022 from John E. Dolan Lab, Groveport, OH, after 18 years

Victor Thompson retired 2/11/2022 from Zanesville Svc Ctr, Zanesville, OH, after 38 years

Henry Verhovec retired 2/12/2022 from Steubenville Service Center, Steubenville, OH, after 21 years

Richard Tharp retired 1/29/2022 from Canton Estrn Reg Ofc, Canton, OH, after 32 years

Carmen Angelo retired 2/12/2022 from Columbus SE Service Center, Columbus, OH, after 41 years

John Goodyear retired 2/12/2022 from Columbus Ne Svc Ctr, Columbus, OH, after 42 years

Oklahoma

Stanley Whiteford retired 11/13/2021 from Tulsa General Office, Tulsa, OK, after 35 years

Natalie McCord retired 2/19/2022 from Tulsa General Office, Tulsa, OK, after 29 years

Michael Renfroe retired 1/7/2022 from Nowata, Nowata, OK, after 25 years

Charlotte Stukey retired 2/9/2022 from North Div Opns Center, Bartlesville, OK, after 37 years

Billy Morgan retired 2/23/2022 from Northeastern Stn 3&4, Oologah, OK, after 26 years

Ricky Nelson retired 1/8/2022 from McAlester Operations Center, McAlester, OK, after 30 years

Stephen Compton retired 1/3/2022 from Lawton Office, Lawton, OK, after 40 years

Clifford Brady retired 1/8/2022 from Lawton Opn Center, Lawton, OK, after 42 years

David Holman retired 2/5/2022 from Mid Metro, Tulsa, OK, after 22 years

Brian Hoover retired 2/9/2022 from Catoosa Hub, Tulsa, OK, after 43 years

David White retired 1/7/2022 from Tulsa Transmission Office & SC, Tulsa, OK, after 30 years

Michael Renfroe retired 1/7/2022 from Nowata, Nowata, OK, after 25 years

Brian Hoover retired 2/9/2022 from Catoosa Hub, Tulsa, OK, after 43 years

Pennsylvania

Shawn Cannon retired 1/1/2022 from United Science Testing, Inc., Warrendale, PA, after 28 years

Tennessee

Charlie Gray retired 1/29/2022 from Kingsport Service Ctr, Kingsport, TN, after 39 years

Texas

Franklin Rokyta retired 1/7/2022 from Victoria Service Center, Victoria, TX, after 36 years

Tim Wenske retired 1/8/2022 from Victoria Service Center, Victoria, TX, after 36 years

Lee Gaw retired 2/19/2022 from Longview Operations, Longview, TX, after 40 years

Fabian Rivera retired 2/5/2022 from Electric System Ops, Corpus Christi, TX, after 42 years

Luis Castillo retired 2/19/2022 from Pharr North Service Center, Pharr, TX, after 37 years

Belinda Perez retired 1/29/2022 from Kingsville CDC, Kingsville, TX, after 42 years

Armando Sandoval retired 2/5/2022 from Kingsville CDC, Kingsville, TX, after 34 years

Harry Allibone retired 2/9/2022 from El Campo Svc Center, El Campo, TX, after 40 years

Donald Sponsler retired 2/15/2022 from Uvalde Service Center, Uvalde, TX, after 32 years

Anthony Mars retired 12/2/2021 from Pirkey Plant, Hallsville, TX, after 38 years

Randy Woodson retired 1/31/2022 from Mt Pleasant, Mt Pleasant, TX, after 40 years

John Hudson retired 2/19/2022 from Hamlin, Hamlin, TX, after 45 years

Michael Jones retired 1/22/2022 from Central Shops, Corpus Christi, TX, after 32 years

Leslie Denton retired 2/16/2022 from Vernon, Vernon, TX, after 37 years

Mark Bayliss retired 1/7/2022 from Marshall, Marshall, TX, after 29 years

Billy Dewoody retired 2/15/2022 from Welsh Plant, Pittsburg, TX, after 41 years

Troy Buzbee retired 2/17/2022 from Welsh Plant, Pittsburg, TX, after 35 years

David Taylor retired 2/26/2022 from Welsh Plant, Pittsburg, TX, after 42 years

Ricky Staley retired 1/8/2022 from Lon Hill Transmission Service, Corpus Christi, TX, after 37 years

Homero Martinez retired 2/10/2022 from San Benito Service Center, San Benito, TX, after 30 years

Diane Halfmann retired 12/31/2021 from San Angelo SC, San Angelo, TX, after 25 years

Clay Gibson retired 1/7/2022 from San Angelo SC, San Angelo, TX, after 40 years

Bobby Elizondo retired 2/11/2022 from San Angelo SC, San Angelo, TX, after 42 years

Steve Thomas retired 1/1/2022 from Abilene T&D Operations, Abilene, TX, after 44 years

Arthur Gonzalez retired 1/8/2022 from Corpus Christi TOC, Corpus Christi, TX, after 41 years

Donna Hayward retired 2/4/2022 from Wilkes Plant, Avinger, TX, after 21 years

Manuel Barbosa retired 1/1/2022 from Los Fresnos SC, Los Fresnos, TX, after 21 years

Javier Rodriguez retired 2/28/2022 from Aransas Pass Svc Center, Aransas Pass, TX, after 43 years

Raymond Perez retired 1/15/2022 from Corpus Christi Service Center, Corpus Christi, TX, after 42 years

Gary Gibbs retired 1/1/2022 from Austin Govt Office, Austin, TX, after 39 years

Jesse McCulley retired 2/11/2022 from Austin Govt Office, Austin, TX, after 28 years

Lee Gaw retired 2/19/2022 from Longview Operations, Longview, TX, after 40 years

Anthony Mars retired 12/2/2021 from Pirkey Plant, Hallsville, TX, after 38 years

Randy Woodson retired 1/31/2022 from Mt Pleasant, Mt Pleasant, TX, after 40 years

Mark Bayliss retired 1/7/2022 from Marshall, Marshall, TX, after 29 years

David Taylor retired 2/26/2022 from Welsh Plant, Pittsburg, TX, after 42 years

Ricky Staley retired 1/8/2022 from Lon Hill Transmission Service, Corpus Christi, TX, after 37 years

Virginia

Claude Dillow retired 2/2/2022 from Glade Spring Service Center, Glade Spring, VA, after 39 years

Franklin White retired 1/1/2022 from Pulaski Svc Center, Pulaski, VA, after 30 years

Louis Defendini retired 1/27/2022 from Claytor Hydro, Radford, VA, after 14 years

Herbert Coles retired 2/16/2022 from Roanoke Service Bldg., Roanoke, VA, after 36 years

Jerry Leonard retired 2/5/2022 from Woodlawn Service Center, Woodlawn, VA, after 15 years

Mark Clark retired 2/26/2022 from John W. Vaughan Ctr Mtr/Str, Roanoke, VA, after 44 years

Robert Vaughan retired 1/8/2022 from John W. Vaughan Center, Roanoke, VA, after 43 years

Louis Defendini retired 1/27/2022 from Claytor Hydro, Radford, VA, after 14 years

Robert Vaughan retired 1/8/2022 from John W. Vaughan Center, Roanoke, VA, after 43 years

West Virginia

Rudolph Vass retired 1/8/2022 from Williamson Svc Ctr, Williamson, WV, after 37 years

Ventrue Means retired 1/11/2022 from Hurricane Call Ctr, Hurricane, WV, after 23 years

Camilla Courts retired 2/4/2022 from Hurricane Call Ctr, Hurricane, WV, after 20 years

Robert Frame retired 2/1/2022 from Amos Plant, Winfield, WV, after 13 years

Dale Hedrick retired 2/4/2022 from Amos Plant, Winfield, WV, after 16 years

Leon Lilly retired 2/11/2022 from Bluefield Wv Srv Ctr, Bluefield, WV, after 33 years

William Costello retired 2/1/2022 from Mitchell Plant, Cresap, WV, after 35 years

Terry Matesick retired 11/19/2021 from Mitchell Plant, Cresap, WV, after 39 years

Edward Hucks retired 1/8/2022 from Pt Pleasant Ofc & Svc Ctr, Pt. Pleasant, WV, after 13 years

Mark Gibson retired 2/25/2022 from Central Machine Shop, South Charleston, WV, after 41 years

Paul Hemsley retired 2/11/2022 from Wheeling Service Bldg, Wheeling, WV, after 31 years

Mark Miller retired 1/31/2022 from Mountaineer Plant, New Haven, WV, after 31 years

Robert Blackston retired 1/31/2022 from Mountaineer Plant, New Haven, WV, after 44 years

Kelly Hawk retired 2/28/2022 from Mountaineer Plant, New Haven, WV, after 42 years

Gary Nelson retired 11/30/2021 from Mountaineer Plant, New Haven, WV, after 33 years

Basil Keller retired 1/21/2022 from Mountaineer Plant, New Haven, WV, after 43 years

Donnie Boney retired 11/16/2021 from River Trans Division, West Columbia, WV, after 45 years

Charles Douthit retired 2/15/2022 from River Trans Division, West Columbia, WV, after 42 years

Matthew Johnson retired 2/25/2022 from River Trans Division, West Columbia, WV, after 41 years

Ted Middleton retired 1/7/2022 from N Charleston Svc Ctr, Charleston, WV, after 37 years

James Ratliff retired 1/28/2022 from N Charleston Svc Ctr, Charleston, WV, after 40 years

Terry Moore retired 2/19/2022 from N Charleston Svc Ctr, Charleston, WV, after 36 years

Kimberly McDaniel retired 1/21/2022 from N Charleston Svc Ctr, Charleston, WV, after 19 years

Jeri Matheney retired 12/1/2021 from APCO Headquarters, Charleston, WV, after 25 years

Ronald Harrison retired 1/13/2022 from Ripley Ofc & Svc Ctr, Ripley, WV, after 43 years

Dale Hedrick retired 2/4/2022 from Amos Plant, Winfield, WV, after 16 years

Edward Hucks retired 1/8/2022 from Pt Pleasant Ofc & Svc Ctr, Pt. Pleasant, WV, after 13 years

Mark Gibson retired 2/25/2022 from Central Machine Shop, South Charleston, WV, after 41 years

Terry Moore retired 2/19/2022 from N Charleston Svc Ctr, Charleston, WV, after 36 years

James Ratliff retired 1/28/2022 from N Charleston Svc Ctr, Charleston, WV, after 40 years