Dan Coleman
About Dan Coleman
Dan Coleman serves as the Distribution Modeling & Analysis Manager at American Electric Power, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in electrical engineering, having held various positions at Duke Energy Corporation and American Electric Power over more than a decade.
Current Role at American Electric Power
Dan Coleman serves as the Distribution Modeling & Analysis Manager at American Electric Power (AEP) since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for the economic analysis and performance monitoring of distribution systems. He supports AEP's operating companies through distribution system modeling and analysis, contributing to the optimization of energy distribution and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Duke Energy Corporation
Prior to his current position, Dan Coleman held various roles at Duke Energy Corporation. He completed four internships as an Electrical Engineering Intern from 2007 to 2010 in Charlotte, NC, and Cincinnati, OH. He then progressed to Electrical Engineer I from 2011 to 2013, followed by Electrical Engineer II for four months in 2013. He also served as Senior Engineer - Distribution Planning from 2013 to 2015, focusing on distribution planning and engineering.
Experience at American Electric Power
At American Electric Power, Dan Coleman has held multiple positions since 2015. He worked as a Senior Distribution Network Engineer from 2015 to 2018, where he focused on network engineering. Following this, he served as Network Engineering Supervisor from 2018 to 2021, overseeing network engineering operations before assuming his current managerial role.
Education and Expertise
Dan Coleman holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Capital University, which he completed from 2016 to 2018. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering from The Ohio State University, where he studied from 2006 to 2011. His educational background supports his expertise in electrical engineering and business management within the energy sector.
Involvement in Energy Initiatives
Dan Coleman is involved in the implementation and maintenance of Distributed Energy Resources and Non-Wires Alternatives at American Electric Power. His work in these areas contributes to the advancement of sustainable energy solutions and enhances the efficiency of energy distribution systems.