MEET THE TEAM
Meet our dedicated energy experts who partner with you to find the right energy solution for your business.
Todd Altenburger, C.E.M
Director of Strategic Account Solutions
Todd Altenburger began his career with AEP Energy in 2013. Since then, Todd has focused his efforts in finding solutions to complicated energy challenges for large customers within the education, healthcare, datacenter and manufacturing sectors. Todd is a Certified Energy Manager with a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from University of Toledo and a Master of Business Administration Degree in Marketing & Strategy from Georgetown University. Todd is the proud organizer of Make it Enough Foundation, an Ohio-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that helps families impacted by illness or the death of a family member since 2012. Todd was recently accepted in Leadership Columbus’ signature development program and lives in Dublin, OH, with his wife and three small but wild children.
Alicia Armenta
Senior Channel Manager
Alicia Armenta joined the AEP Energy team in 2018. Alicia has over 20 years of energy supply experience and with professional sales and service. She graduated from DePaul University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management. Alicia will help you manage your energy needs by analyzing your usage and determining what product is best suited for your business. She is a native of Chicago, a hard-core Cubs and Bears fan and resides in the Chicagoland area. Alicia’s time is spent with her two teenage children, who are involved in many sports.
Darren Beattie
Senior Channel Manager
Darren Beattie began his career with AEP Energy in 2010 and has several years of experience in the energy industry and professional sales. Darren received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Michigan. Darren places an emphasis on relationships, business development, product strategy and execution. He enjoys living in Michigan with his wife, children and their dog, Mickey.
Chad Bradley
Senior Director, Strategic Account Solutions
Chad Bradley began his career with AEP Energy in 1999. During his tenure at AEP Energy, Chad attained more than 20 years of experience in the energy industry in both the regulated and deregulated markets. Prior to joining AEP Energy, Chad was an energy trader with American Electric Power, which provides Chad an advantage, having extensive knowledge on both spectrums of the industry. Chad specializes in developing unique product strategies for universities, hospitals and large industrial consumers.
Kobe Chanthaboury
Senior Energy Manager
Kobe Chanthaboury began his career with AEP Energy in 2012 and brought with him significant years of experience within the energy industry and in professional sales experience. He studied Business Administration and Management at Harper College and Northern Illinois University. Kobe is dedicated to finding product strategies for commercial and industrial energy users in Illinois, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Jamie Jankowski, C.E.M., P.E.
Director of Strategic Account Solutions
Jamie Jankowski began his career with AEP Energy in 2012 and has over 20 years of industry experience in supply and demand-side energy solutions. Jamie earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, is a Certified Energy Manager and a licensed Professional Engineer. His primary focus is working together with large organizations on energy supply and renewable energy solutions. Jamie enjoys serving in volunteer leadership positions and board roles with local Cub Scouts and Association of Energy Engineers organizations.
Nick Labate
Energy Manager
Nick Labate joined the AEP Energy team in 2015 and has several years of experience in the energy industry and professional sales. Nick is a graduate of The Ohio State University with multiple degrees in Economics. Nick is focused on commercial and industrial energy consumers in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Ken McNeill
Director, Key Accounts
Ken McNeill began his career with AEP Energy in 2011. He has a significant amount of experience in the energy industry plus over 30 years in professional sales. Ken graduated from Northeastern Illinois University as a collegiate athlete with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History. Ken excels in securing energy for commercial users in the PJM region who desire variable index products strategically combined with hedged quantities of power.
Matthew Schmitt
Senior Channel Manager
Matthew Schmitt joined the AEP Energy team in 2018 and has several years of experience in the energy industry. Matt’s primary focus is partnering with customers to help them understand the energy market and choose a product for their unique situation. Matt graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a bachelor’s degree in Economics. He resides outside of Pittsburgh, PA with his wife and two daughters.
Jack Spruill C.E.P.
Director, Key Accounts
Jack Spruill began his career with AEP Energy in 2011. He has several years of industry experience with nearly 20 years in professional sales. Jack graduated from the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri with Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and is a Certified Energy Procurement Professional. Jack’s primary focus is developing product strategies for industrial and national accounts.
Kevin Swift C.E.P.
Senior Channel Manager
Kevin Swift began his career with AEP Energy in 2011 and has several years of experience in the energy industry and professional sales. During Kevin’s time with AEP Energy, he has lead teams with our Small Business Service, supervised Outbound Call Center Sales, Mass Market Sales and most recently joined the Channel Partner team. Kevin received a full four-year scholarship as an Evans Scholar to the University of Illinois, graduating with a degree in Journalism and Communications. Kevin aligns his sales management on procurement strategy with relationship building.
Andy Wrinkle, C.E.P.
Director, Key Accounts
Andy Wrinkle began his career with AEP Energy in 2004 and has nearly 20 years of experience in the energy industry and professional sales. He is a Certified Energy Procurement Professional and is highly experienced with demand response programs, energy efficiency and peak load management services. Andy graduated from Arizona State with a degree in Business. Andy develops unique product solutions for manufacturing and industrial users.
