Evan Wilcox
About Evan Wilcox
Evan Wilcox serves as the Director of Advanced Transmission Studies & Modeling at American Electric Power, where he manages advanced system analytics and advocates for effective transmission planning. His extensive career includes leadership roles at American Electric Power and BOLD Transmission, alongside a solid educational background in Business Management and Electrical Engineering.
Current Role at American Electric Power
Evan Wilcox currently serves as the Director of Advanced Transmission Studies & Modeling at American Electric Power. He has held this position since 2021 and is based in Columbus, Ohio. In this role, he manages advanced system analytics, including power flow and short circuit modeling. He is also responsible for overseeing transmission system dynamic and stability analysis, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of transmission operations.
Previous Experience at American Electric Power
Evan Wilcox has extensive experience at American Electric Power, where he held several key positions. He worked as Director of East Transmission Planning from 2010 to 2016 and later as Director of Transmission Asset Strategy & Policy from 2016 to 2019. He also served as Director of Transmission Engineering Services from 2019 to 2022 and as Manager of Transmission Business Development from 2008 to 2010. His roles involved strategic planning and engineering services related to transmission operations.
Leadership Role at BOLD Transmission
From 2015 to 2017, Evan Wilcox served as President of BOLD Transmission, located in the Columbus, Ohio area. During his tenure, he focused on advancing transmission initiatives and strategies, contributing to the development of innovative solutions in the transmission sector.
Educational Background
Evan Wilcox earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from The Ohio State University, where he studied from 1999 to 2004. He later obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Management from Capital University, completing his studies from 2006 to 2008. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in transmission planning and engineering.
Advocacy for Transmission Planning
Evan Wilcox advocates for a robust transmission planning process at both local and regional levels. He engages in federal and Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) policy initiatives, emphasizing the importance of effective transmission strategies to enhance system reliability and performance.