Kanten Klinger
About Kanten Klinger
Kanten Klinger is an Environmental Specialist and Principal currently working at American Electric Power in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He has a background in natural resource management, with previous roles at USDA-NRCS and Safety Management Group.
Work at American Electric Power
Kanten Klinger currently holds the position of Environmental Specialist, Principal at American Electric Power (AEP) in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He began this role in 2023 and has been involved in various environmental initiatives within the organization. Prior to this position, he served as an Environmental Specialist, Sr. at AEP from 2018 to 2023, where he contributed to environmental compliance and sustainability efforts.
Previous Experience at USDA-NRCS
Kanten Klinger worked at the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in various capacities. He served as a Rangeland Management Specialist from 2012 to 2017 in Muskogee, Oklahoma, where he focused on managing rangeland resources. Additionally, he held the position of Range Technician twice, first in 2010 for three months and then from 2011 to 2012 for one year.
Education and Expertise
Kanten Klinger earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Ecology & Management from Oklahoma State University, completing his studies from 2008 to 2012. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master’s Degree in Environmental Science from the same institution, studying from 2015 to 2017. His academic background supports his expertise in environmental management and natural resource conservation.
Career at Safety Management Group
Before joining American Electric Power, Kanten Klinger worked at Safety Management Group as Environmental Permit Support from 2017 to 2018. In this role, he provided assistance with environmental permitting processes, contributing to compliance and regulatory efforts in environmental management.