Jeffrey Hicks
About Jeffrey Hicks
Jeffrey Hicks serves as the Supervisor of the Distribution System at American Electric Power, where he manages electrical network operations in Columbus and Canton, Ohio. With extensive experience in the electrical industry, he has held various positions at multiple companies over several decades.
Current Role at American Electric Power
Jeffrey Hicks serves as the Supervisor of the Distribution System at American Electric Power. He has held this position since 2010, managing the coordination of both internal employees and contractor crews for electrical network operations. His responsibilities include overseeing the management of electrical network operations specifically in the cities of Columbus and Canton, Ohio.
Previous Experience in the Energy Sector
Prior to his current role, Jeffrey Hicks accumulated extensive experience in the energy sector. He worked at American Electric Power as a Power Plant Operator from 1997 to 2002 in Charleston, West Virginia. Following this, he served as a Network Mechanic/Cable Splicer at the same company from 2002 to 2005 in Columbus, Ohio. Additionally, he was a Network Crew Supervisor at American Electric Power from 2005 to 2010.
Early Career in Electrical Operations
Jeffrey Hicks began his career in the electrical field at Reliant Energy, where he worked as a Lineman/Cable Splicer from 1982 to 1990 in Houston, Texas. He then transitioned to Southern California Edison, serving in the same capacity from 1990 to 1997 in Torrance, California. This foundational experience contributed to his expertise in electrical operations.
Education and Technical Training
Jeffrey Hicks studied at West Virginia University Institute of Technology, where he focused on Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Electronics CAD/CADD. He completed this program from 1980 to 1982, which provided him with essential technical skills relevant to his career in the electrical industry.