American Electric Power makes executive changes
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American Electric Power (NASDAQ:AEP) appointed Peggy Simmons executive vice president â Utilities as part of its latest executive changes.
Simmons is currently president and COO for Public Service Company of Oklahoma.
Vice President of Regulatory and Finance for AEP Texas Leigh Anne Strahler will succeed Simmons as president and COO at PSO.

President and COO for Appalachian Power Chris Beam is appointed executive vice president for Energy Services.
Vice President of Distribution Region Operations for Appalachian Power Aaron Walker will succeed Beam as president and COO of Appalachian Power.
Simmons and Beam will report to President and CFO Julie Sloat, effective today. Strahler and Walker will report to Simmons.
The company said its executive vice president and COO position is eliminated.
Lisa Barton will remain with the company until Nov. 1.
Additionally, Greg Hall, currently executive vice president â Energy Supply, has been named to an expanded role as executive vice president and chief commercial officer.
Source: Press Release