Vince Boggs Hits 50 Years with AEP Ohio
AEP has 16,800 employees; only have worked at the company for 50 years. Vince Boggs joined this exclusive club June 10. Boggs, a line crew supervisor in Steubenville, was 21 years old when he was hired in 1971. He had worked at a porcelain fabricating plant (pouring cement shower basins), at a brass manufacturer (making …
Advocating and Honoring Pride 365 Days a Year
Julia Klingenberg joined AEP in 2005 in Supply Chain and Procurement and has been chair of AEP’s Pride Partnership employee resource group for just a few short months. Already, she has seen why groups like this are so important — and the impact they can have advocating for vulnerable populations. “Within days senior leaders had …
Are You Ready for Summer?
Did You Know: May, June and July are the peak tornado months in Ohio accounting for over half of the twisters that have hit since 1950? That means: it’s officially storm season. With the ever-present threat of storms, our teams are working hard to keep your power on. Here are some things you can do …
Jeff Jackson Finds Love, Belonging at AEP Ohio
For the LGBT community, coming out is hard, no matter when or how it happens. We spoke with Jeff Jackson, a work scheduling assistant in Columbus, about his journey – and how he found love along the way. “I’ve been pretty open about being gay since I was about 18 or 19. So, it’s never …
Michael Garner: Down 89 Pounds and ‘I’m Not Done Yet’
Michael Garner’s dad was not a healthy man. He had several serious medical conditions. He suffered heart attacks at age 28 and 31 and a blood clot and a stroke several years later. He died at age 34. Garner, 47, has been overweight most of his life and has struggled with health problems. For many …
