Nathan King, MBA
About Nathan King, MBA
Nathan King, MBA, serves as the Operational Excellence & NERC CIP Manager at American Electric Power, where he has worked since 2019. He has a diverse background in project management and business operations, with previous roles at Enerfab and Abercrombie & Fitch, and holds degrees from The Ohio State University and Youngstown State University.
Work at American Electric Power
Nathan King currently serves as the Operational Excellence & NERC CIP Manager at American Electric Power (AEP), a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing operational excellence initiatives and compliance with NERC CIP standards. Prior to this, he worked as a Senior Business Operations Analyst from 2015 to 2019, where he contributed to business operations and performance analytics. His career at AEP also includes roles as PM of Special Projects and Team Lead for Performance Reporting & Analytics from 2017 to 2019, and as Associate PM/Sr. Project Controls Analyst from 2011 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Nathan King holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Youngstown State University, which he completed from 2015 to 2017. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management from The Ohio State University, where he studied from 2003 to 2007. Additionally, he has a Minor in Business from The Ohio State University. His educational background is complemented by an undergraduate degree in Education and Human Development from Bowling Green State University.
Background
Nathan King is originally from a rural community in Northwest Ohio. He has a diverse professional background that includes nearly 11.5 years in the commercial transportation industry, where he worked as a territory representative for Volvo and Mack Trucks. This experience involved developing relationships and supporting commercial truck users across Northeast Indiana, Northwest Ohio, Southern Michigan, and other regions in the United States.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining American Electric Power, Nathan King worked at Enerfab as an Associate PM/Project Controls Analyst from 2007 to 2010. He also held the position of Project Manager of Emergency Projects at Abercrombie & Fitch for one year, from 2010 to 2011. His role at AEP included various positions that contributed to his expertise in project management and operational excellence.
Personal Interests
In his personal life, Nathan King enjoys spending time with family and friends. He has a passion for cycling and often rides bikes in his free time. Additionally, he is a supporter of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, frequently cheering for the team during their games.