Like countless Americans who have served their country in the military, Hector Lugo’s motivation to enlist was fueled by a sense of duty to the United States.
“I was in high school in 1979 during the Iran hostage crisis,” he said. “Seeing those events unfold made me determined to defend my country.”
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| Hector Lugo (far left) during U.S. Air Force training school. |
With the diplomatic stand-off fresh in his mind, Lugo joined the U.S. Air Force in 1982 and became a nuclear weapons specialist. His duties included inspecting, storing and repairing nuclear weapons, using attention to detail to keep the delicate materials safe and stable until they were needed. In 1988, he was honorably discharged at the rank of senior airman. Lugo served four years in active duty and two years in reserves.
Lugo applies the same skills he learned in the Air Force in his current role as a safety and health consultant based in Corpus Christi, Texas. He’s charged with developing policies that keep AEP’s Transmission Field Service employees in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas safe as they maintain and repair equipment that keeps electricity flowing to customers.
He joined AEP in 1990 after he came across a wanted ad for a protection and control technician in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, and decided to apply. His tenure with AEP has included various positions that took him from Indiana, to northwestern Ohio where he grew up, and then to Texas.
The skills and work ethic that veterans like Lugo bring to the table are why AEP is going beyond job postings and making a concerted effort to reach out to active duty members.
AEP’s Military Sourcing Specialist, Jason Bormann, is making those connections, spending most of his time traveling to military installations, transition centers and National Guard and Reserve units sharing career options at AEP with top military talent.
Bormann knows first-hand the benefits of hiring those with a military background. He served 22 years in the U.S. Army, spending 15 months in Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and earning a Bronze Star. He retired in 2018 as a first sergeant with duties in air and missile defense and recruiting on his resume.
“Veterans want meaningful work and will sink their teeth into it until the task is done correctly,” Bormann said. “Many of the technical skills learned in the military fit in well with jobs performed in utilities.”
Beyond having job opportunities well-suited for those who have served, AEP offers benefits geared specifically toward veterans and those actively serving. These include pay differential for employees in the Reserves or National Guard who are ordered to active duty in emergency situations, and paid time off to attend funeral services for a service member with whom an employee has served.
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| Jason Bormann (left) had many duties during his 22 year U.S. Army service, including a role as a drill sergeant. |
AEP’s Military Veteran Employee Resource Group, which promotes the roles and contributions of veterans and active-duty military employees within the company, is also in the process of developing a mentorship program to help military hires acclimate to their new careers.
Lugo shared he’s felt supported as a veteran by AEP throughout his career and has been empowered to use the talents he developed during his service in every role he’s played with the company.
“My time with the Air Force taught me to solve problems at the lowest level first and to not be intimidated by a challenge," Lugo said. "Which are lessons I’ve applied across my career."
The technical skills veterans possess are just one of the many qualities making them valued members of AEP’s nearly 18,000 employee workforce.
“Employees with a military background work well under pressure and are safety focused," Bormann said, "not to mention they’re the ultimate team players who are loyal and dedicated to their jobs."
While reflecting upon what being a veteran meant to him, Lugo demonstrated this sense of dedication and commitment to service that veterans embody in everything they do.
“During our enlistment, we put in long hours and faced tough conditions, but in doing that we made our families and loved ones safe,” Lugo said. “All of the sacrifices we made were worth it because we were serving our country.”
AEP’s 2020 Health & Welfare Benefits Guides for retirees are now available at the links below or on the ‘Benefits’ tab. For those electing to receive this information at their home address, the information will be arriving the week of November 4th. The 2020 annual enrollment period started on Tuesday, October 22, and will continue through Tuesday, November 19. For additional information log onto aepbenefits.com. As a reminder, you must create a new user name and password, if you haven’t done so already. If you have any questions or need assistance with logging in or making any changes to your 2020 benefits, please contact the AEP Benefits Center at 1-888-237-2363, option 1.
2020 Annual Enrollment Guide for Retirees & Survivors Age 65 or Over
2020 Annual Enrollment Guide for Retirees & Survivors Under Age 65
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| Nick Akins discussed AEP's earnings, renewables strategy, and other topics on CNBC's 'Mad Money' Thursday night. |
Nick Akins, chairman, president and chief executive officer of American Electric Power, appeared on CNBC's 'Mad Money' program Thursday night with host Jim Cramer.
Watch the video of the segment.
Akins is often a guest on Cramer's show and the two talked about AEP's third quarter earnings report, the growth of the company's stock price, renewable energy and a subject close to Akins' heart, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
Cramer asked Akins if the rise in AEP's stock price, from around $72 a share in January to about $95 a share on Thursday was more about the company's large dividend or, "really good growth?"
“We feel like we are robust in terms of what the electric industry is providing," Akins said. “The investments we are making are real investments that customers find value in.”
Cramer turned the conversation to AEP's renewables portfolio and the projected future growth of those generation assets, noting that coal as a percentage of power generation is edging downward.
"I wish people knew about this," Cramer said. "People seem to think that because (President Donald Trump) favors coal, that we are going back to coal, but coal seems to be going out of style."
Utilities are rebalancing their portfolios, Akins said, as technology and transmission investments have made renewables, like wind and solar, much more competitive, especially when backed up by natural gas, which provides on-demand generation to account for the intermittent nature of renewables.
"We serve the south central part of the U.S., and Oklahoma, Texas, and even in the Midwest, you have regions that have really good wind resources," Akins said. "And the energy cost is practically free."
Lastly, Cramer asked, "Did you ever expect to be a growth company?"
“Our focus is primarily in providing growth in dividends on a consistent basis for our shareholders, and typically we are seen as a staid industry," Akins said, "but it's not that way anymore. It really is focused on technology deployment and really being able to reinvest in our grid to ensure that the American way of life can continue."
The two also briefly chatted about the nominations for the Class of 2020 for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, of which Akins is a member of the board and gets to cast a ballot. Cramer was astounded that the Doobie Brothers, who currently lead in the AEP Now employee poll of the nominated artists for Akins to vote on, were not already in the Hall.
"Finally, the Doobies!" Cramer said. "They were not in? What a crime."
We are working to update the 2020 Annual Enrollment information under the ‘Benefits’ tab. Once we have the information, it will be posted.
Annual Enrollment began today, Oct. 22. You can go to http://www.aepbenefits.com to read about changes, plan options, and to begin the enrollment process.
The Board of Directors of American Electric Power Co. today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 70 cents a share on the company’s common stock, an increase of 3 cents per share.
AEP has increased the dividend an average of 6.3% over the past two years, in line with its 5% to 7% earnings growth range.
The dividend is payable Dec. 10, 2019, to shareholders of record as of Nov. 8, 2019, and is the company’s 438th consecutive quarterly common stock cash dividend. AEP has paid a cash dividend on its common stock every quarter since July 1910.
“Strategic investment in our regulated businesses, our commitment to customer service and our pursuit of innovative energy solutions continue to benefit both our investors and customers,” said Nick Akins, chairman, president and chief executive officer of AEP. “We’re proud to continue AEP’s tradition of delivering strong financial results and increased returns to our valued shareholders.”
Indiana
Darrell Whitt retired 8/1/2019 from Rockport Plant, Rockport, IN, after 35 years
Deborah Vanderklok retired 8/1/2019 from South Bend Service Center, South Bend, IN, after 29 years
Laura Gigli retired 8/1/2019 from Baer Field Service Center, Ft. Wayne, IN, after 41 years
Kenneth Hyndman retired 8/1/2019 from Baer Field Service Center, Ft. Wayne, IN, after 40 years
Kentucky
Gregory Justice retired 8/1/2019 from Pikeville Service Center, Pikeville, KY, after 42 years
Mark Hamilton retired 8/24/2019 from Big Sandy Plant, Louisa, KY, after 29 years
James Mullins retired 8/31/2019 from Hazard Service Center, Hazard, KY, after 43 years
Wayne Christian retired 8/31/2019 from Hazard Service Center, Hazard, KY, after 45 years
Louisiana
Steven Mullins retired 8/20/2019 from System Control Center, Shreveport, LA, after 38 years
Michigan
Samuel Partin retired 8/3/2019 from Cook Nuclear Plant, Bridgman, MI, after 35 years
Craig Allee retired 8/6/2019 from Cook Nuclear Plant, Bridgman, MI, after 43 years
Robert Gacsko retired 8/6/2019 from Cook Nuclear Plant, Bridgman, MI, after 19 years
Robert Kerhin retired 8/16/2019 from Cook Nuclear Plant, Bridgman, MI, after 17 years
Tobi Dov Gottlieb retired 8/20/2019 from Cook Nuclear Plant, Bridgman, MI, after 10 years
Ohio
Linda Johnson retired 8/1/2019 from Columbus SE Service Center, Columbus, OH, after 41 years
Rodney Bradley retired 8/1/2019 from AEP Ohio 700 Building, Gahanna, OH, after 35 years
Patricia Morris retired 8/1/2019 from AEP Headquarters, Columbus, OH, after 36 years
Betsy Duncan retired 8/1/2019 from AEP Headquarters, Columbus, OH, after 13 years
Katherine Bettis retired 8/9/2019 from Transmission Operations Center, New Albany, OH, after 24 years
Spanish McGee retired 8/10/2019 from Canton Eastern Regional Office, Canton, OH, after 34 years
Timothy Weinmann retired 8/24/2019 from AEP Headquarters, Columbus, OH, after 39 years
William Gorder retired 8/31/2019 from Transmission Operations Center, New Albany, OH, after 39 years
David Davis retired 8/31/2019 from AEP Headquarters, Columbus, OH, after 37 years
Randall Risher retired 8/31/2019 from AEP Transmission Headquarters, New Albany, OH, after 49 years
Oklahoma
Victor Weatherly retired 8/2/2019 from Elk City, OK, after 26 years
Lonnie Oller retired 8/6/2019 from Wilburton, OK, after 13 years
Judith Maumus retired 8/10/2019 from Tulsa General Office, Tulsa, OK, after 30 years
Mark Rooney retired 8/10/2019 from Grove, OK, after 13 years
Edward Yonkers retired 8/15/2019 from Mid Metro, Tulsa, OK, after 13 years
Gail Panula retired 8/17/2019 from Tulsa General Office, Tulsa, OK, after 17 years
Rick Wooten retired 8/29/2019 from Energy Control Center, Tulsa, OK, after 41 years
Harvey Knecht retired 8/31/2019 from Alsuma Meter & Substation, Tulsa, OK, after 37 years
Tennessee
Johnny Taylor retired 8/1/2019 from Kingsport Service Center, Kingsport, TN, after 30 years
Texas
Roland Cantu retired 8/3/2019 from Aransas Pass Service Center, Aransas Pass, TX, after 27 years
Enrique Molina retired 8/24/2019 from Los Fresnos Service Center, Los Fresnos, TX, after 14 years
Felix Guajardo retired 8/31/2019 from Lon Hill Service Center, Corpus Christi, TX, after 34 years
Virginia
Gary Adkins retired 8/13/2019 from Woodlawn Service Center, Woodlawn, VA, after 35 years
West Virginia
Billy Garnes retired 8/1/2019 from Mountaineer Plant, New Haven, WV, after 33 years
Donald Spradling retired 8/3/2019 from Amos Plant, Winfield, WV, after 30 years
Daryl Swecker retired 8/13/2019 from Bluefield Service Center, Bluefield, WV, after 41 years
Charles Shrader retired 8/24/2019 from Beckley Service Center, Beckley, WV, after 38 years
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| The Bluefield and Roanoke Chapters are active VREA participants. This photo was taken during a Bluefield VREA spring luncheon at the Bluefield Elks Lodge. |
ROANOKE, Va. – As a way to promote fellowship among retirees and long-term employees, AEP funds Veteran and Retired Employees Associations. The group is made up of active employees who have been employed by AEP for 15 or more years, along with the retirees and surviving spouses of any AEP Company.
Appalachian Power has active VREA chapters in Virginia and West Virginia. For information on the Roanoke Chapter, contact Patricia Short at pashort1130@comcast.net or Wayne Alexander at walexan894@aol.com. For West Virginia information, contact Wayne Pugh at wtpugh@suddenlink.net.
Indiana
Kevin Sommers retired 7/6/2019 from South Bend Service Center, South Bend, IN, after 35 years
John Blume retired 7/6/2019 from Avilla Service Center, Avilla, IN, after 35 years
Stephen Cutter retired 7/9/2019 from Rockport Plant, Rockport, IN, after 35 years
Kentucky
John Freeman retired 7/1/2019 from Pikeville Service Center, Pikeville, KY, after 37 years
Donald Salyers retired 7/1/2019 from Big Sandy Plant, Louisa, KY, after 41 years
Mark Cornette retired 7/1/2019 from Pikeville Service Center, Pikeville, KY, after 42 years
Louisiana
David Milford retired 7/3/2019 from System Control Center, Shreveport, LA, after 41 years
Charles Burroughs retired 7/6/2019 from Shreveport Operations, Shreveport, LA, after 36 years
Michigan
William Moraca retired 7/1/2019 from Cook Nuclear Plant, Bridgman, MI, after 19 years
Johnny Singer retired 7/11/2019 from Cook Nuclear Plant, Bridgman, MI, after 28 years
Tommy Fisher retired 7/12/2019 from Cook Nuclear Plant, Bridgman, MI, after 27 years
Bruce Zelmer retired 7/12/2019 from Cook Nuclear Plant, Bridgman, MI, after 25 years
Kurt Layman retired 7/24/2019 from Cook Nuclear Plant, Bridgman, MI, after 39 years
Ohio
William Duncan retired 7/1/2019 from Cardinal Plant, Brilliant, OH, after 43 years
David Heck retired 7/2/2019 from N Philadelphia Service Building, New Philadelphia, OH, after 38 years
William Maney retired 7/2/2019 from Transmission Operations Center, New Albany, OH, after 14 years
Stephen Stein retired 7/6/2019 from AEP Headquarters, Columbus, OH, after 16 years
Anatoly Chernyshev retired 7/6/2019 from AEP Transmission New Albany HQ, New Albany, OH, after 14 years
Thomas Syner retired 7/6/2019 from AEP Headquarters, Columbus, OH, after 11 years
Daniel Drew retired 7/13/2019 from AEP Headquarters, Columbus, OH, after 37 years
Patrick Ott retired 7/13/2019 from AEP Headquarters, Columbus, OH, after 44 years
Ronald Berry retired 7/26/2019 from N Philadelphia Service Building, New Philadelphia, OH, after 41 years
Dennis Cassidy retired 7/27/2019 from Lucasville Service Center, Lucasville, OH, after 36 years
John McManus retired 7/27/2019 from AEP Headquarters, Columbus, OH, after 41 years
Mark Reed retired 7/30/2019 from Canton South Service Center, Canton, OH, after 40 years
Jeanne Marcum retired 7/30/2019 from Central Operations Center, Groveport, OH, after 10 years
Oklahoma
Roy Dickson retired 7/28/2019 from Tulsa General Office, Tulsa, OK, after 18 years
Texas
Lloyd Copeland retired 7/13/2019 from Victoria Service Center, Victoria, TX, after 29 years
Leo York retired 7/16/2019 from Austin Government Office, Austin, TX, after 38 years
David Bledsoe retired 7/20/2019 from Central Shop Operations, Corpus Christi, TX, after 48 years
John Joeris retired 7/21/2019 from Ballinger, Ballinger, TX, after 38 years
Virginia
Charles Richardson retired 7/1/2019 from Abingdon Transmission Building, Abingdon, VA, after 45 years
Barbara Carter retired 7/6/2019 from Roanoke Service Building., Roanoke, VA, after 32 years
West Virginia
Terry Prince retired 7/1/2019 from River Trans Division, West Columbia, WV, after 34 years
Craig Slater retired 7/16/2019 from Milton Office & Service Center, Milton, WV, after 32 years
Gregory Harris retired 7/16/2019 from River Transportation Division, West Columbia, WV, after 10 years
Scott Goodall retired 7/20/2019 from Amos Plant, Winfield, WV, after 13 years
Herman McCallister retired 7/27/2019 from Central Machine Shop, South Charleston, WV, after 32 years
James Litton retired 7/27/2019 from Amos Plant, Winfield, WV, after 43 years
Joseph Rich retired 7/27/2019 from Mitchell Plant, Cresap, WV, after 30 years
Rex King retired 7/28/2019 from Amos Plant, Winfield, WV, after 39 years
Roy Vanater retired 7/30/2019 from Hurricane Call Center, Hurricane, WV, after 16 years
Arkansas
Claude Gregory retired 6/1/2019 from Flint Creek Plant, Gentry, AR, after 36 years
Indiana
Kenneth Molargik retired 6/1/2019 from Avilla Service Center, Avilla, IN, after 30 years
George McDaniel retired 6/1/2019 from Rockport Plant, Rockport, IN, after 33 years
Billy Wafford retired 6/1/2019 from Muncie Service Center, Muncie, IN, after 30 years
Ricky Frankiewicz retired 6/1/2019 from South Bend Service Center, South Bend, IN, after 30 years
Valerie Heidbrink retired 6/4/2019 from Elkhart Office/Service Building, Elkhart, IN, after 20 years
Steven Curless retired 6/28/2019 from Muncie Service Center, Muncie, IN, after 40 years
Randall Hunt retired 6/29/2019 from Rockport Plant, Rockport, IN, after 31 years
Herbert West retired 6/29/2019 from Muncie Service Center, Muncie, IN, after 35 years
Kentucky
Joseph Hemlepp retired 6/29/2019 from Robert E Matthews Service Cent, Ashland, KY, after 33 years
Michael Meade retired 6/29/2019 from Robert E Matthews Service Cent, Ashland, KY, after 30 years
Louisiana
Joseph Bailey retired 6/1/2019 from Lieberman Power Plant, Mooringsport, LA, after 28 years
Nickey Hilton retired 6/4/2019 from Hornbeck Service Center, Hornbeck, LA, after 40 years
Larry Akins retired 6/18/2019 from Shreveport Operations, Shreveport, LA, after 38 years
George Remedes retired 6/20/2019 from Vivian, Vivian, LA, after 43 years
Michigan
Ross Moore retired 6/1/2019 from St Joe Office & Service Center, Benton Harbor, MI, after 25 years
Timm Smith retired 6/1/2019 from Three Rivers Service Center, Three Rivers, MI, after 39 years
James Mandarino retired 6/7/2019 from St Joe Office & Service Center, Benton Harbor, MI, after 46 years
Joseph Rambo retired 6/14/2019 from Cook Nuclear Plant, Bridgman, MI, after 39 years
David Mabry retired 6/21/2019 from Cook Nuclear Plant, Bridgman, MI, after 35 years
Ronald Schryer retired 6/28/2019 from Cook Material Center, Bridgman, MI, after 36 years
Ilias Bilionis retired 6/28/2019 from Cook Nuclear Plant, Bridgman, MI, after 42 years
Frederick Krull retired 6/29/2019 from Three Rivers Service Center, Three Rivers, MI, after 40 years
Ohio
Edward Cox retired 6/1/2019 from AEP Headquarters, Columbus, OH, after 22 years
Alfred Harmon retired 6/1/2019 from Grandview Service Center, Columbus, OH, after 43 years
Daniel Bishop retired 6/1/2019 from Kenton Service Center, Kenton, OH, after 39 years
Sandra Abel retired 6/1/2019 from AEP Headquarters, Columbus, OH, after 32 years
Charles Talley retired 6/1/2019 from AEP Headquarters, Columbus, OH, after 40 years
William Pascarella retired 6/1/2019 from AEP Headquarters, Columbus, OH, after 18 years
Antonio Lim retired 6/1/2019 from AEP Transmission New Albany HQ, New Albany, OH, after 13 years
John Rake retired 6/1/2019 from Marietta Service Center, Marietta, OH, after 36 years
Mary Greynolds retired 6/1/2019 from AEP Headquarters, Columbus, OH, after 12 years
Robert Cooper retired 6/1/2019 from AEPOH 700 Building Gahanna, Gahanna, OH, after 10 years
Rachel Hammer retired 6/6/2019 from AEP Headquarters, Columbus, OH, after 39 years
Rita Romine retired 6/8/2019 from AEP Headquarters, Columbus, OH, after 41 years
Michael Klyver retired 6/8/2019 from AEP Headquarters, Columbus, OH, after 11 years
Jackie Sublett retired 6/11/2019 from Transmission Ops Center, New Albany, OH, after 31 years
Terry Arnold retired 6/15/2019 from AEPOH 700 Building Gahanna, Gahanna, OH, after 39 years
John Tucker retired 6/15/2019 from AEP Headquarters, Columbus, OH, after 41 years
Martin Zart retired 6/15/2019 from Grandview Service Center, Columbus, OH, after 19 years
Rodney Moore retired 6/15/2019 from AEP Headquarters, Columbus, OH, after 33 years
Eugene McKee retired 6/15/2019 from John E. Dolan Lab, Groveport, OH, after 40 years
Daniel Himes retired 6/25/2019 from AEP Transmission New Albany HQ, New Albany, OH, after 11 years
Murray Evans retired 6/29/2019 from AEP Headquarters, Columbus, OH, after 28 years
James Simpson retired 6/29/2019 from Minerva Annex, Columbus, OH, after 46 years
Judith Vincent retired 6/29/2019 from AEP Headquarters, Columbus, OH, after 19 years
Charles Howell retired 6/29/2019 from Hillsboro Service Center, Hillsboro, OH, after 29 years
Mark Samborsky retired 6/29/2019 from AEP Transmission New Albany HQ, New Albany, OH, after 37 years
Kevin Rick retired 6/29/2019 from Canton Ne Service Center, Canton, OH, after 41 years
Allen Yoho retired 6/29/2019 from AEP Headquarters, Columbus, OH, after 39 years
Douglas Fishley retired 6/29/2019 from N Philadelphia Service Building, New Philadelphia, OH, after 31 years
Randall Gaudio retired 6/29/2019 from AEP Headquarters, Columbus, OH, after 41 years
Harry Lane retired 6/29/2019 from Canton Eastern Region Office, Canton, OH, after 37 years
Harry Ruggles retired 6/29/2019 from AEP Transmission New Albany HQ, New Albany, OH, after 51 years
David Grimaldi retired 6/29/2019 from AEP Headquarters, Columbus, OH, after 31 years
Michelle Brannon retired 6/29/2019 from Central Operations Center, Groveport, OH, after 11 years
Oklahoma
Leonard Davis retired 6/4/2019 from Lawton Operations Center, Lawton, OK, after 45 years
Ladonna File retired 6/15/2019 from Tulsa General Office, Tulsa, OK, after 23 years
Holly Zellers retired 6/29/2019 from Tulsa General Office, Tulsa, OK, after 44 years
Steven Fate retired 6/29/2019 from Tulsa General Office, Tulsa, OK, after 24 years
Billye Beach retired 6/29/2019 from Tulsa General Office, Tulsa, OK, after 24 years
Tennessee
Ricky Tunnell retired 6/1/2019 from Kingsport Service Center, Kingsport, TN, after 41 years
Texas
Dale Munn retired 6/1/2019 from Wilkes Plant, Avinger, TX, after 37 years
SanJuanita Rodela retired 6/1/2019 from Home Office, Corpus Christi, TX, after 21 years
Ronald Ford retired 6/1/2019 from Pirkey Plant, Hallsville, TX, after 20 years
Rosalinda Castro retired 6/4/2019 from Pharr North Service Center, Pharr, TX, after 47 years
Alfredo Sanchez retired 6/4/2019 from Corpus Christi Service Center, Corpus Christi, TX, after 38 years
David Rhyne retired 6/8/2019 from Wilkes Plant, Avinger, TX, after 40 years
Donald Jones retired 6/12/2019 from Abilene Distribution, Abilene, TX, after 38 years
Jonathan Murray retired 6/15/2019 from SW Distribution System, San Angelo, TX, after 30 years
Arnold Rivas retired 6/20/2019 from EleCenteric System Ops, Corpus Christi, TX, after 40 years
Leon De retired 6/29/2019 from Lon Hill Transmission Service, Corpus Christi, TX, after 40 years
Mario Garcia retired 6/29/2019 from Southern Division Office, San Benito, TX, after 33 years
Darrell Green retired 6/29/2019 from Welsh Plant, Pittsburg, TX, after 32 years
Virginia
Pamela Hayes retired 6/1/2019 from Pulaski Service Center, Pulaski, VA, after 43 years
Awana Patrick retired 6/1/2019 from Roanoke Main Office, Roanoke, VA, after 40 years
James Ogle retired 6/5/2019 from Woodlawn Service Center, Woodlawn, VA, after 38 years
Carl Huff retired 6/18/2019 from John W. Vaughan Center, Roanoke, VA, after 38 years
Robert McKinney retired 6/18/2019 from John W. Vaughan Center, Roanoke, VA, after 40 years
Joseph Walker retired 6/27/2019 from Glen Lyn/Pearisburg Service Center, Glen Lyn, VA, after 37 years
Allen Walsh retired 6/28/2019 from Clinch River Plant, Cleveland, VA, after 34 years
William Estes retired 6/28/2019 from Roanoke Main Office, Roanoke, VA, after 19 years
Marvin Fugate retired 6/29/2019 from Roanoke Main Office, Roanoke, VA, after 42 years
Ronnie Cantrell retired 6/29/2019 from Grundy Office & Service Center, Grundy, VA, after 43 years
Larry Anderson retired 6/29/2019 from Wytheville Service Center, Wytheville, VA, after 41 years
David Ray retired 6/29/2019 from Grundy Office & Service Center, Grundy, VA, after 31 years
West Virginia
Tony Roach retired 6/1/2019 from Amos Plant, Winfield, WV, after 38 years
Jerry Midkiff retired 6/1/2019 from Amos Plant, Winfield, WV, after 43 years
Gary Rider retired 6/1/2019 from Marmet Hydro, Marmet, WV, after 35 years
Harold Powell retired 6/1/2019 from River Trans Division, West Columbia, WV, after 34 years
Genese Troupe-Henderson retired 6/1/2019 from River Transportation Division, West Columbia, WV, after 12 years
Theodor Kempter retired 6/13/2019 from River Transportation Division, West Columbia, WV, after 34 years
Bessie Harris retired 6/13/2019 from River Transportation Division, West Columbia, WV, after 11 years
Kevin Rawlings retired 6/29/2019 from Central Machine Shop, South Charleston, WV, after 35 years
Stephen Snell retired 6/29/2019 from Central Machine Shop, South Charleston, WV, after 21 years
Paul Regan retired 6/29/2019 from Amos Plant, Winfield, WV, after 40 years
And, we are back. I will posting the May, June, July and August retirements separately because there is a huge backlog (more than 200). Thanks for being patient and helping to get this rolling again.
Indiana
Penny Knepple retired 5/2/2019 from South Bend Service Center, South Bend, IN, after 35 years
John Pastre retired 5/3/2019 from Ft Wayne One Summit Square, Ft. Wayne, IN, after 29 years
Kentucky
Lloyd Rayburn retired 5/1/2019 from Robert E Matthews Service Cent, Ashland, KY, after 41 years
Charles Tackett retired 5/1/2019 from Robert E Matthews Service Cent, Ashland, KY, after 37 years
Louisiana
William Aton retired 5/1/2019 from Dolet Hills Lignite, Mansfield, LA, after 29 years
Calvin Allred retired 5/17/2019 from Shreveport Operations, Shreveport, LA, after 37 years
Clarence Jones retired 5/31/2019 from Mansfield Service Center, Mansfield, LA, after 39 years
Michigan
David Antos retired 5/5/2019 from Cook Nuclear Plant, Bridgman, MI, after 33 years
Steven Thompson retired 5/8/2019 from Cook Nuclear Plant, Bridgman, MI, after 27 years
Harold Gibson retired 5/11/2019 from Cook Nuclear Plant, Bridgman, MI, after 29 years
John Ouellette retired 5/17/2019 from Cook Material Center, Bridgman, MI, after 33 years
Theresa Greer retired 5/21/2019 from Cook Nuclear Plant, Bridgman, MI, after 10 years
Janice Page retired 5/21/2019 from Cook Nuclear Plant, Bridgman, MI, after 10 years
Douglas Dunn retired 5/22/2019 from Cook Nuclear Plant, Bridgman, MI, after 10 years
Steven Seawood retired 5/22/2019 from Cook Nuclear Plant, Bridgman, MI, after 10 years
Timothy Alti retired 5/24/2019 from Cook Nuclear Plant, Bridgman, MI, after 17 years
Ohio
Melody Baltzer retired 5/1/2019 from AEP Headquarters, Columbus, OH, after 38 years
Brian Hendrickson retired 5/1/2019 from AEP Headquarters, Columbus, OH, after 20 years
William Kirkpatrick retired 5/1/2019 from Steubenville Service Center, Steubenville, OH, after 40 years
Michael Clark retired 5/1/2019 from Kenton Service Center, Kenton, OH, after 25 years
Rodney Sloneker retired 5/1/2019 from AEPOH 700 Building Gahanna, Gahanna, OH, after 35 years
Jeffrey Novotny retired 5/4/2019 from AEP Headquarters, Columbus, OH, after 39 years
James Hasselbach retired 5/9/2019 from Tiffin Service Center, Tiffin, OH, after 31 years
Rodney Burnham retired 5/11/2019 from AEP Headquarters, Columbus, OH, after 35 years
James Rosing retired 5/11/2019 from AEP Headquarters, Columbus, OH, after 33 years
Melva Lutton retired 5/30/2019 from AEP Headquarters, Columbus, OH, after 29 years
Oklahoma
Larry Benefield retired 5/1/2019 from Lawton Operations Center, Lawton, OK, after 33 years
James Sellmeyer retired 5/1/2019 from McAlester Operations Center, McAlester, OK, after 45 years
Rodney Allen retired 5/3/2019 from Northeastern Station 1&2, Oologah, OK, after 28 years
Robert Bonnet retired 5/4/2019 from McAlester Operations Center, McAlester, OK, after 34 years
Rex Kemp retired 5/18/2019 from Tulsa General Office, Tulsa, OK, after 27 years
Tennessee
Donald Abernathy retired 5/1/2019 from Kingsport Service Center, Kingsport, TN, after 38 years
Texas
Daniel Garcia retired 5/1/2019 from Lon Hill Service Center, Corpus Christi, TX, after 48 years
Raul Martinez retired 5/1/2019 from Aransas Pass Service Center, Aransas Pass, TX, after 37 years
Matthew Sikes retired 5/1/2019 from Pleasanton Area Office, Pleasanton, TX, after 34 years
Catarino Enciso retired 5/4/2019 from McCamey Service Center, McCamey, TX, after 36 years
Gary Adams retired 5/11/2019 from San Angelo Services, San Angelo, TX, after 32 years
John Hudson retired 5/15/2019 from General Office, Abilene, TX, after 20 years
Michael Wilkinson retired 5/18/2019 from Home Worksite-Texas, TX, after 26 years
Gerardo Resendez retired 5/18/2019 from Corpus Christi Service Center, Corpus Christi, TX, after 25 years
R Proffitt retired 5/18/2019 from Childress, TX, after 31 years
Barbara Lund retired 5/25/2019 from Home Office, Corpus Christi, TX, after 18 years
Jonathan Toland retired 5/31/2019 from Pirkey Plant, Hallsville, TX, after 34 years
Virginia
David Morris retired 5/1/2019 from Roanoke Service Building., Roanoke, VA, after 40 years
Garry Bowles retired 5/1/2019 from John W. Vaughan Center, Roanoke, VA, after 40 years
David McFaden retired 5/2/2019 from Lynchburg Service Center, Lynchburg, VA, after 39 years
Daniel Cronk retired 5/11/2019 from Floyd Service Center, Floyd, VA, after 36 years
Timothy Carter retired 5/16/2019 from Tazewell Service Center, Tazewell, VA, after 39 years
West Virginia
Richard Kedward retired 5/1/2019 from Mitchell Plant, Cresap, WV, after 42 years
Holland Kennedy retired 5/1/2019 from St Albans Office & Service Center, St. Albans, WV, after 37 years
Timothy Howard retired 5/1/2019 from Mountaineer Plant, New Haven, WV, after 38 years
John Coleman retired 5/1/2019 from Huntington Service Center, Huntington, WV, after 48 years
Alan Hudson retired 5/1/2019 from Amos Plant, Winfield, WV, after 39 years
Brenda Hill retired 5/1/2019 from Mountaineer Plant, New Haven, WV, after 40 years
Steven Long retired 5/1/2019 from Mitchell Plant, Cresap, WV, after 41 years
Randall Ransbottom retired 5/4/2019 from Huntington Service Center, Huntington, WV, after 40 years
Matthew Dow retired 5/18/2019 from Amos Plant, Winfield, WV, after 39 years
Ronald Kinniard retired 5/18/2019 from Pt Pleasant Office & Service Center, Pt. Pleasant, WV, after 43 years
Paul Crow retired 5/18/2019 from Wheeling Service Building, Wheeling, WV, after 39 years
James Jones retired 5/28/2019 from River Trans Division, West Columbia, WV, after 16 years
