American Electric Power Names Trevor Mihalik as CFO in Succession Plan

American Electric Power (NASDAQ: AEP) announced today the appointment of Trevor I. Mihalik as the new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, slated to commence on January 20. Mihalik will be taking over from Chuck Zebula who will continue in an advisory position to the CEO until he retires in March. With a wealth of experience in the energy sector, Mihalik previously held various key positions at Sempra including Group President, CFO, Controller, and Chief Accounting Officer.

As part of his role, Mihalik will oversee AEP’s accounting and tax, treasury and risk, corporate planning and budgeting, investor relations, procurement, supply chain, strategy, as well as corporate regulatory functions. The President and CEO of AEP, Bill Fehrman, expressed confidence in Mihalik’s abilities, citing his diverse expertise, industry knowledge, and leadership style as assets that will contribute to achieving the company’s strategic objectives.

Mihalik also shared his enthusiasm for joining AEP, recognizing the company’s standing in the utility sector and its significant growth prospects. He expressed commitment to aligning with the team’s efforts in ensuring sustained success and value creation for all stakeholders.

Bill Fehrman acknowledged Chuck Zebula’s contributions to AEP over the past 25 years, praising his leadership and expertise across various roles. Zebula’s presence as a senior advisor during the transition phase was highlighted as crucial for maintaining continuity within the organization.

Mihalik brings over 34 years of experience in the energy industry, having held leadership positions at Sempra, Iberdrola Renewables Holdings, Inc., Chevron Natural Gas, and Bridgeline Holdings, L.P. He began his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers and currently chairs the finance committee for the board of directors of the WD-40 Company. Mihalik holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Creighton University and an MBA from Rice University, and he is a certified public accountant in the state of Texas.

American Electric Power (AEP) is a key player in the utilities sector, serving 5.6 million customers across 11 states and operating one of the nation’s largest electric transmission systems. With investments totaling $54 billion from 2025 to 2029, AEP aims to bolster services for customers and support the evolving energy needs of communities. The company is also a major electricity producer with around 29,000 megawatts of diverse generating capacity and is focused on operational excellence, safety, and delivering value to stakeholders.

For more information about AEP, visit their official website at aep.com.

This article was generated by an automated content engine and was reviewed by a human editor prior to publication. For additional information, read American Electric Power’s 8K filing here.

About American Electric Power

American Electric Power Company, Inc, an electric public utility holding company, engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity for sale to retail and wholesale customers in the United States. It operates through Vertically Integrated Utilities, Transmission and Distribution Utilities, AEP Transmission Holdco, and Generation & Marketing segments.