Peggy Simmons

Commander
DISC Type : D

Independent Director & Claims Committee at Energy Insurance Mutual

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

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.

Personality Overview

Strong-Willed

Candid & Clear

Risk-Taker

They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms.  They respond well to strong and respectful communication. They are very proud of what they do.

Topics They Care About

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.
Community Engagement
Described as a "Community Servant, " she is committed to the work of organizations like the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE).

Media Appearances

Peggy has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2024
Independent Director & Claims Committee at Energy Insurance Mutual
5-2024
Independent Board Member & Finance Committee at OhioHealth
9-2021
Independent Director & Audit Committee at BOK Financial
EVP Regulatory, Chief Administrative Officer / EVP Utilities at American Electric Power
President & COO, Public Service Company of Oklahoma at American Electric Power

Education

Executive Program from University of Virginia Darden School of Business
Master of Science - MS from Central Michigan University

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Insights For Selling To Peggy

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • Make sure that you circle back fast on any action items, it wins their trust

DONT's

  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet
  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Peggy is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Peggy

  • If they are not convinced, they will have no hesitation in telling you the same.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Peggy move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Peggy take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Peggy

Personality Compatibility


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