Emeka Okafor
About Emeka Okafor
Emeka Okafor is the Managing Director of Vegetation Management at American Electric Power, where he oversees strategies to ensure the reliability and safety of power distribution networks. He has extensive experience in engineering functions related to electric power distribution and has held various leadership roles in the industry.
Current Role at American Electric Power
Emeka Okafor serves as the Managing Director of Vegetation Management at American Electric Power (AEP) since 2022. In this role, he oversees vegetation management strategies that are crucial for ensuring the reliability and safety of power distribution networks. His leadership focuses on maintaining the integrity of power lines by managing vegetation effectively, which is essential for minimizing outages and enhancing service reliability.
Previous Experience at Duke Energy Corporation
Before joining AEP, Emeka Okafor worked at Duke Energy Corporation as the Director of Power Quality, Reliability & Asset Management from 2018 to 2019. During his tenure in the Indianapolis, Indiana area, he was responsible for overseeing initiatives aimed at improving power quality and reliability, contributing to the overall performance of the electric distribution system.
Professional Background at Indiana Michigan Power
Emeka Okafor held the position of Manager, Region Support at Indiana Michigan Power from 2016 to 2018. In this role, he managed regional support operations, focusing on enhancing service delivery and operational efficiency within the Fort Wayne, Indiana area. His experience in this position added to his expertise in managing engineering functions related to electric power distribution.
Education and Expertise in Electrical Engineering
Emeka Okafor holds a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Energy and Power from Oklahoma State University. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Oral Roberts University. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive experience in power quality, reliability, and asset management within the electric utility sector.
Career Progression at American Electric Power
Emeka Okafor's career at American Electric Power began as a Senior Engineer, a position he held from 2007 to 2016. He then advanced to the role of Director of Distribution Engineering from 2019 to 2022. His progression within the company reflects his growing responsibilities and contributions to engineering functions related to electric power distribution for a large customer base.