John Mazzone
About John Mazzone
John Mazzone serves as the Director of Asset Planning and Fleet Optimization at AEP, where he plays a key role in the development of the company's Transition plan and oversees multiple power plants. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from West Virginia University and has completed several executive management programs.
Work at American Electric Power
John Mazzone serves as the Director of Asset Planning and Fleet Optimization at American Electric Power (AEP). In this role, he is responsible for the oversight of key power plants, including Rockport, Lawrenceburg, and Tanners Creek, which collectively produce over half of the generation for Indiana Michigan Power's service territory. He has also been involved in AEP's Transition plan, acting as a subject matter expert and spokesperson in Washington DC. Mazzone will take on operational responsibility for Indiana Michigan Power's five new solar farms upon their completion.
Education and Expertise
John Mazzone earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from West Virginia University, where he studied from 1979 to 1983. He has furthered his education by completing the Executive Management Program at Ohio State University Fisher College of Business. Additionally, he participated in the Leadership in Changing Times program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Mazzone is also a certified 'Power-up and Lead' facilitator from Senn Delaney, contributing to AEP's cultural transformation.
Background
John Mazzone has a significant background in the energy sector, particularly with American Electric Power. His experience includes overseeing AEP's eastern hydro fleet, which consists of 17 plants across five states. His leadership in asset planning and fleet optimization has positioned him as a key figure in AEP's operational strategies and initiatives.
Achievements
Mazzone's contributions to AEP have been recognized through several awards. His organization received AEP’s highest safety honor, the Horizon Safety Award, for achieving zero recordables at AEP’s ProServ Transportation Services organization in 2002. He is also a recipient of six Operating Ideas recognition awards, including AEP’s first place award for Electrostatic Precipitator Performance Improvements.