Tod Kaspar
About Tod Kaspar
Tod Kaspar is the Operations Training Manager at American Electric Power, overseeing training compliance at the DC Cook nuclear plant. He has over 20 years of experience in the nuclear power industry, with a strong background in operations and engineering.
Current Role as Operations Training Manager
Tod Kaspar serves as the Operations Training Manager at American Electric Power, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he oversees the compliance of program supervisors with training procedural requirements at the DC Cook nuclear plant. His responsibilities include ensuring that training programs for operators align with current operational practices and regulatory requirements. This position reflects his extensive background in nuclear operations and training.
Experience at American Electric Power
Tod Kaspar has a significant tenure at American Electric Power, where he has held multiple roles since 2002. He worked as a Control Room Supervisor and Shift Technical Advisor from 2002 to 2008, followed by a position as Operations Shift Manager from 2008 to 2018. He then served as Site Senior License Holder from 2018 to 2020 before transitioning to his current role. His experience spans over 18 years at the company, primarily in Bridgman, MI.
Educational Background in Nuclear Engineering
Tod Kaspar obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering from Penn State University, where he studied from 1989 to 1994. He furthered his education by earning a Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, completing his studies in 1998. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his career in the nuclear power industry.
Previous Roles in the Nuclear Industry
Before his extensive career at American Electric Power, Tod Kaspar worked as a Nuclear Engineer at Sargent & Lundy for one year in 1998-1999. He also served as a Nuclear Safety Engineer at American Electric Power from 1999 to 2002. His diverse roles in the nuclear sector contribute to his over 20 years of experience in training, operations, and engineering within the commercial nuclear power industry.