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Peggy Simmons

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Independent Director & Claims Committee at Energy Insurance Mutual
📍 Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area, United States

Peggy Simmons is a distinguished utility industry executive with extensive leadership experience at American Electric Power, where she managed operations serving 5. 6 million customers. She now serves on the boards of BOK Financial, OhioHealth, and Energy Insurance Mutual, bringing financial and operational expertise. She is an Industrial Engineering graduate from The Ohio State University.

Outside of her corporate roles, Peggy is a dedicated community servant passionate about mentorship, particularly for young women and diverse professionals. She is actively involved with the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE), focusing on community education and participation.

She was recognized by Savoy Magazine as one of the Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America.

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Experience
4 Years
Current Role
Independent Director & Claims Committee
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area, United States
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Grid Reliability
In a recent publication, she detailed the challenges of managing immense load growth while maintaining a reliable and affordable grid across multiple states.
Mentorship & Empowerment
Passionate about helping others succeed, especially young women. She has published on the topic of "Executive Empowerment" and is an active mentor.
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Career

Work history

5-2024
Independent Director & Claims Committee
Energy Insurance Mutual
5-2024
Independent Board Member & Finance Committee
OhioHealth
9-2021
Independent Director & Audit Committee
BOK Financial
EVP Regulatory, Chief Administrative Officer / EVP Utilities
American Electric Power
President & COO, Public Service Company of Oklahoma
American Electric Power
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Education
Executive Program
University of Virginia Darden School of Business
Master of Science - MS
Central Michigan University
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