Michael Stauffer, Cfa
About Michael Stauffer, Cfa
Michael Stauffer is a Director of Asset Management at American Electric Power, overseeing a portfolio of renewable energy assets. He has extensive experience in market risk oversight and analytics, with a background in military service and multiple certifications in energy management.
Current Role in Asset Management
Michael Stauffer serves as the Director of Asset Management at American Electric Power since 2021. In this role, he oversees compliance aspects for a portfolio of twelve utility-scale renewable assets. He also manages a diverse portfolio that includes both utility-scale renewable assets and distributed generation facilities, coordinating commercial aspects for seventy distributed generation facilities.
Previous Experience at American Electric Power
Before his current position, Michael Stauffer held several roles at American Electric Power. He served as Director of Market Risk Oversight from 2012 to 2018, and as Director of Valuation & Analytics from 2018 to 2021. Additionally, he worked as a Senior Strategy Associate from 2008 to 2012 and as a Staff Analyst in Market Risk Oversight from 2005 to 2008.
Military Background
Michael Stauffer has a significant military background, having served in the U.S. Navy as an Engineering Watch Supervisor and Reactor Operator from 1991 to 2000. He also retired after 22 years in the Air Force, contributing to his extensive experience in leadership and technical operations.
Education and Qualifications
Michael Stauffer earned his MBA in Finance from Indiana University - Kelley School of Business, studying from 2002 to 2004. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the State University of New York Regents College, completed between 1998 and 2000. Additionally, he has certifications as a Certified Energy Manager and Certified Power Quality from the Association of Energy Engineers.