Leadership

David E. Rupert

David E. Rupert

Chief Executive Officer

David has extensive leadership experience gained over his 40-year career in Engineering, Aerospace and Utility industries.

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Dale Russell

Dale Russell

Director — Asset Strategy

Dale leads the modeling and analysis of asset impacts due to high-impact, low-frequency events; inventory development; and equipment acquisition. Dale has over 35 years of professional experience.

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Lynn E. McConnell

Lynn E. McConnell

Director – Business Administrations

Lynn is responsible for the development and communication of financial forecasts, budgets, reports and controls.

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Zach Newell

Zach Newell

Director – Asset Strategy

Zach leads the modeling and analysis of asset impacts due to high-impact, low-frequency events; inventory development; and equipment acquisition.

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Justin Nichols

Justin Nichols

Senior Engineer

Justin is responsible for the storage and logistics of assets. Justin has been with AEP for over 5 years and has served as the Asset Engineer for APCO and Kentucky Power.

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