AEP Retirees

01/27/2026

08/18/2025

Two Abilene lineworkers rescued a woman and a child from a rollover accident - On their way to a late-night trouble call, AEP Texas lineworkers Aaron Lusk and Tanner Collett came across a vehicle that had rolled over on its side. Without hesitation, they jumped into action rescuing a woman and a child trapped inside their car near a ditch. 👏 Let's recognize Aaron and Tanner for going above and beyond, showing that our crews don't just keep the lights on; they also protect and serve our communities in unexpected ways. 👉 Full story: http://ms.spr.ly/6181srP3J

07/18/2025

How many of us remember our first internship?!

The program at AEP is growing quickly and recruiting for the 2026 program will start in September. If you have friends or family in college, have them keep an eye on AEP.com/careers.

06/16/2025

Fathers often give us gifts that we don’t realize we’re receiving. For telecommunications engineering supervisor Gary Sparano, both his father and grandfather instilled in him a passion for innovation, creativity, and a strong desire to make a meaningful impact.

His grandfather, Vincent 'Jim' Sparano, joined AEP in a clerical role within the Fire Protection team, attracted by the industry’s stability.

“He was always sharing ideas, and AEP loved it,” Gary shared. “They saw his potential and put him on a poster as an example of putting your ideas on the line.”

Gary’s father, Gary Sparano, started as a transmission station engineering designer. Like Jim, he had big ideas about how to contribute more, and his growth led to an entirely new position at the company.

Encouraged by his father, he eventually joined AEP as an entry-level designer.

Nearly 20 years into his career, Gary remains committed to AEP’s mission of powering communities with safe, reliable power.

“I’m proud of what I get to do here,” he said. “It allows me to uplift lives through the service we provide our customers, with a company that has stood strong for over a century.”

Read the Sparano family’s full story:

Sparano family roots run deep at American Electric Power. Gary Sparano, a telecommunications engineering supervisor, watched his father, grandfather, and uncle build their lives around their AEP careers. 

02/16/2025

02/16/2025

Heroes!

Kentucky Power Forester Mark Adkins' on-the-job first aid training and personal experience made the difference after a deer hunter fell from a tree stand. 

01/16/2025

Congratulations, Jack, on your retirement!

10/03/2024

Our hearts go out to everyone affected by Helene, and the thousands of workers like Harry involved in the ongoing restoration effort.

05/01/2024

Join AEP teammates for a Pollinator Palooza with the Girl Scouts! 🐝 🌸 🦋
Hosted at beautiful Camp Ken-Jockety, it’s a fantastic opportunity to help Girl Scouts learn about and help pollinators.
🗓When: Saturday, May 4
⏰Time: Shifts from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
📍Where: 1295 Hubbard Road, Galloway, Ohio
Activities include bee obstacle courses, making bee hotels, exploring pollinator gardens, and crafts.
To sign up email [email protected]

04/19/2024

Shelley Klug paused to compose herself. She had been writing another batch of personal notes to the many colleagues, site selectors, community partners and business leaders she holds dear. She held back a few tears that had nothing to do with sadness.

“It’s gratitude that’s making me emotional,” she said, “not sadness.”

She’s retiring today from her role as Economic & Business Development manager serving Michigan and Indiana.

In less than eight years with AEP, she has left an indelible impression on those around her.

Ashley Savieo, director of Economic Development, said Shelley has always been genuine, kind, and great at building relationships.

“She raises everyone up," Ashley said, "including me.”

The feeling is mutual.

“[Ashely is] a phenomenal leader," Shelley said, "and she’s elevated our team’s position in the company and in the community.”

Looking back, Shelley remembered how economic development became a passion, not just a career. Her first full-time economic development role began during the 2008 recession.

“Businesses were closing, and there were a lot of layoffs," she said. "So I started learning about workforce development, and retraining people, and reusing buildings, and how we could reposition ourselves.”

From there, she took a role with state of Michigan that entailed visiting hundreds of manufacturers every year.

“Seeing those people making the widgets, the nuts and bolts, the food, the plastics, the products – absolutely mind-blowing,” she recalled. “I still feel so passionate about manufacturing.”

When asked what advice she might offer to the person who tries to fill her shoes, she gestured to a label on her laptop.

“Put LOVE in Everything,” it read.

“Love your community,” she said. "Love your job – no – love whatever you do. Because it’s not just a job.

“This is community changing, life changing, impactful work, and you have to love it. You have to love the people you’re doing it with, and love the people you’re doing it for, and this is going to sound a little bit silly, but you have to be the person they can love, too.”

01/11/2024

Lots of hard work goes into keeping power flowing across the service territory, especially when bad weather strikes. 💪

11/21/2023

👏👏Well done!

If any retirees are interested in volunteering for a Habitat for Humanity build, details are here
➡️ https://aepretirees.com/2023/08/04/volunteers-needed-in-central-ohio/