Tomasky to Retire From AEP in July

American Electric Power AEP announced today that Susan Tomasky, president – AEP Transmission, will retire from the company, effective July 31, to pursue other professional opportunities. "American Electric Power has benefited enormously from Susan's leadership in several executive positions since she joined the company in 1998 as senior vice president and general counsel," said Michael G. Morris, AEP's chairman and chief executive officer. "Her skillful guidance of our transmission business ventures and operations over the past three and a half years has positioned the company well to realize attractive financial performance in the future. I know Susan will enjoy continued success as she begins a new chapter in her life." Prior to her current position, Tomasky served as executive vice president – Shared Services for one year and executive vice president and chief financial officer for six years. She was executive vice president and general counsel from 2000 to 2001 and senior vice president and general counsel from 1998 to 2000.