TULSA, Okla. (March 27, 2023) – Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO), an American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) company, today announced Jonathan Wynn as the new external affairs manager for the McAlester area.
Wynn brings 18 years of experience in the energy sector to his new position with PSO. Most recently, he has been a business development specialist for the Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers. He and his wife Shawna also own a Wilburton garden center and a vacation rental home near Robbers Cave State Park.
“Jonathan brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the job and a deep understanding of the area,” said PSO Vice President of External Affairs Tiffini Jackson. “He will be a great asset to the communities PSO serves.”
In his new position at PSO, Wynn will be responsible for public and community affairs, and building partnerships to enhance long-term sustainability and economic vitality in a nine-county area, including McAlester, Okmulgee, Okemah and Wilburton.
A native of Wilburton, Wynn earned an associate’s degree at Eastern Oklahoma State College, a bachelor’s degree at Oklahoma State University and a master’s degree in energy management from Oklahoma City University. He is vice president of the Wilburton Area chamber, a board member of the Eastern Oklahoma State College Foundation, founder and chairman of Leadership Latimer County, a member of the Kiamichi Tech Business Education Council and a member of the KIBOIS Community Action Board.
Wynn replaces longtime PSO external affairs manager Frank Phillips, who retired earlier this year.
About PSO
PSO, a unit of American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP), is an electric utility company serving more than 568,000 customer accounts in eastern and southwestern Oklahoma, powering a cleaner, brighter energy future for its customers and 232 communities. Based in Tulsa, PSO has approximately 3,800 megawatts of diverse generating capacity that primarily includes wind and natural gas. It maintains and operates more than 24,000 miles of distribution lines and 3,700 miles of transmission lines and is one of the largest distributors of wind energy in the state. Find news releases and other information at www.PSOklahoma.com. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, NextDoor and Instagram @PSOklahoma.
About American Electric Power (AEP)
American Electric Power, based in Columbus, Ohio, is powering a cleaner, brighter energy future for its customers and communities. AEP’s approximately 16,700 employees operate and maintain the nation’s largest electricity transmission system and more than 224,000 miles of distribution lines to safely deliver reliable and affordable power to 5.5 million regulated customers in 11 states. AEP also is one of the nation’s largest electricity producers with approximately 31,000 megawatts of diverse generating capacity, including more than 6,900 megawatts of renewable energy. The company’s plans include growing its renewable generation portfolio to approximately 50% of total capacity by 2030. AEP is on track to reach an 80% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions from 2005 levels by 2030 and has committed to achieving net zero by 2045. AEP is recognized consistently for its focus on sustainability, community engagement, and diversity, equity and inclusion. AEP’s family of companies includes utilities AEP Ohio, AEP Texas, Appalachian Power (in Virginia and West Virginia), AEP Appalachian Power (in Tennessee), Indiana Michigan Power, Kentucky Power, Public Service Company of Oklahoma, and Southwestern Electric Power Company (in Arkansas, Louisiana, east Texas and the Texas Panhandle). AEP also owns AEP Energy, which provides innovative competitive energy solutions nationwide. For more information, visit aep.com.
Media Contact:
Wayne Greene
PSO Corporate Communications
(918) 521-1474
lwgreene@aep.com