Ryan Burke, Bsee, MBA
About Ryan Burke, Bsee, MBA
Ryan Burke is a Field Procurement & Supplier Relationship Manager at American Electric Power, where he has worked since 2016. He has over 15 years of experience in energy services and has held various roles within AEP and Parker Hannifin, contributing to significant energy savings and efficiency improvements.
Current Role at American Electric Power
Ryan Burke serves as the Field Procurement & Supplier Relationship Manager at American Electric Power (AEP) since 2016. In this role, he directs a corporate-wide team dedicated to enhancing AEP’s Supplier Relationship Management program and framework. He has adopted responsibility for the AEP Renewable contracting group, focusing on operations support and development projects since 2019. Burke leads multiple LEAN Kaizen events aimed at developing corporate roadmaps and implementation strategies within a matrixed organization.
Previous Experience at American Electric Power
Ryan Burke has held multiple positions at American Electric Power. He worked as a Lead Project Engineer from 2008 to 2011, and as a Category Manager from 2013 to 2016. During his time as Production Optimization from 2011 to 2013, he contributed to significant business transformations, including the alignment with a new ERP system integration for the entire generating fleet. He also participated in AEP’s 2016 Targeted Development Program, focusing on Regulatory, Enterprise Risk, and Strategic Initiatives.
Education and Certifications
Ryan Burke holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering from Ohio University, where he studied from 1999 to 2005. He graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Louisiana Tech University. He also earned an MBA in Operations from Otterbein College between 2009 and 2011. Burke is a Certified Energy Manager (CEM®) and is a member of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE).
Experience at Parker Hannifin
Ryan Burke worked at Parker Hannifin as an Application Sales Engineer from 2006 to 2008 and participated in the Management Rotational Program from 2005 to 2006. His roles at Parker Hannifin contributed to his extensive experience in energy services and efficiency, which spans over 15 years.
Mentorship and Community Involvement
Ryan Burke actively mentors employees through AEP’s Employee Resource group, focusing on skill development. He has achieved yearly group culture scores ranking in the 85th percentile for the last three years, indicating his commitment to fostering a positive work environment. Burke enjoys sharing Louisiana's unique culture and food, reflecting his roots from Lafayette, LA.