Dennis E. Welch

Director/Board Member at

American Electric Power Foundation

74 year

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Mr. Dennis E.
Welch is Independent Director & Head-Investor Relations at TRC Cos., Inc., a Director & Vice President at Appalachian Power Co., and a Director-Community Champions at Nationwide Children's Hospital Foundation.
He is on the Board of Directors at TRC Cos., Inc., Appalachian Power Co., Ohio Power Co., American Electric Power Foundation, Greater Columbus Sports Commission, Public Service Co. of Oklahoma, Southwestern Electric Power Co., National Urban League, Inc., Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, Kentucky Power Co., Cardinal Operating Co., Inc., Arthur G.
James Cancer Hospital Research Institute Foundation, Richard J.
Solove Research Institute Foundation, New Albany Community Foundation, and AEP Texas Central Co. Mr. Welch was previously employed as Chief External Officer & Executive Vice President by American Electric Power Co., Inc., EVP-Environment, Safety, Health & Facilities by American Electric Power Service Corp., President & Chief Operating Officer by Yankee Energy System, Inc., President & Chief Operating Officer by Yankee Gas Services Co., Chairman by Northeast Gas Association, Chairman-Research & Advisory Committee by Electric Power Research Institute, Inc., a Director-Public Utilities Executive Committee by National Safety Council, a Trustee by The Nature Conservancy, Inc., and Vice President-Environmental, Safety & Ethics by Eversource Energy.
He also served on the board at TCC Corp, American Gas Association, Columbus Southern Power Co., The Conference Board, Inc., and The Leadership Council.
He received his undergraduate degree from Indiana State University and a graduate degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Dennis E. Welch active positions

Companies	Position	Start
American Electric Power Foundation	Director/Board Member	2009-09-13
Greater Columbus Sports Commission Greater Columbus Sports Commission Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Promotes sporting events	Director/Board Member	2009-09-13
Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as non-profit organization that engages in horticultural and educational institution showcasing exotic plant collections	Director/Board Member	2011-03-02
Cardinal Operating Co. LLC Cardinal Operating Co. LLC Electric UtilitiesUtilities Part of The Williams Cos., Inc., Cardinal Operating Co. LLC is a company that was created when Buckeye Power and American Electric Power jointly built Cardinal Power Plant in the mid-1960s. The company is based in OK. The two utilities entered into a unique agreement where AEP would own unit 1, Buckeye Power would own unit 2, and AEP would operate both. When Buckeye Power’s unit 3 came online in the 1970s, AEP continued operatorship of the entire plant. Cardinal Power Plant has three coal-fired generating units with a capacity of up to 1,230 MW.	Director/Board Member	-
James Arthur G. Cancer Hospital & Richard J. Solove Research James Arthur G. Cancer Hospital & Richard J. Solove Research Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Operates cancer hospitals and research centers	Director/Board Member	-
Richard J. Solove Research Institute Foundation	Director/Board Member	-
Nationwide Children's Hospital Foundation	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
New Albany Community Foundation	Director/Board Member	-

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TRC COMPANIES, INC.	Director/Board Member	2017-06-20
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American Electric Power Co., Inc. American Electric Power Co., Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries generates, transmits and distributes coal, nuclear, natural gas & renewable energy	Utilities
American Electric Power Service Corp. American Electric Power Service Corp. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Generates, transmits and distributes electricity	Utilities
Appalachian Power Co. Appalachian Power Co. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Engages in the generation, transmission and distribution of electric power	Utilities
AEP Texas Central Co. AEP Texas Central Co. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Distributes electric power	Utilities
Columbus Southern Power Co. Columbus Southern Power Co. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Provides electricity generation, transmission, and distribution services	Utilities
Kentucky Power Co. Kentucky Power Co. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Engages in generation, transmission and distribution of electricity	Utilities
Ohio Power Co. Ohio Power Co. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Generates and distributes electricity	Utilities
Public Service Company of Oklahoma Public Service Company of Oklahoma Electric UtilitiesUtilities Operates as an electric utility company that engages in distribution and transmission of electricity	Utilities
Southwestern Electric Power Co. Southwestern Electric Power Co. Alternative Power GenerationUtilities Develops renewable energy projects	Utilities
TRC Cos., Inc. TRC Cos., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides strategic advisory, consulting, construction, engineering and management services	Commercial Services
Yankee Energy System, Inc. Yankee Energy System, Inc. Gas DistributorsUtilities Distributes natural gas	Utilities
Eversource Energy Eversource Energy Electric UtilitiesUtilities Transmits and distributes electricity, natural gas & water	Utilities
Yankee Gas Services Co. Yankee Gas Services Co. Gas DistributorsUtilities Operates as a natural gas utility company	Utilities
Northeast Gas Association Northeast Gas Association Gas DistributorsUtilities Part of New England Gas Association, Northeast Gas Association is a regional trade association serving the natural gas industry across the Northeast, representing local distribution companies, transmission firms, LNG importers, and storage operators that supply natural gas to over 13 million customers in 11 states. The company is based in New York, NY. The association focuses on education and training, technology research and development, pipeline safety, energy reliability and affordability, and environmental initiatives. It offers membership benefits such as access to committees, industry research, networking opportunities, and regulatory resources. The association provides training and qualification programs covering operator qualification, welding, LNG/LP safety, plastic pipe joining, leadership development, and first responder safety. It supports pipeline safety management systems, public awareness campaigns, and organizes industry events including conferences and workshops. The association collaborates with partners to deliver specialized programs and manages a consortium advancing natural gas technology research. It serves as a resource hub for market data, regulatory filings, industry news, and career development opportunities, and supports energy efficiency investments and natural gas infrastructure in the region. Charles C. Crews has been the CEO of the company since 2021.	Utilities
TCC Corp TCC Corp Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops and provides financial software solutions	Technology Services
Indiana State University Indiana State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides energy and environmental research services	Commercial Services
National Safety Council National Safety Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides safety training and courses services	Commercial Services
National Urban League, Inc. National Urban League, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides economic empowerment and educational opportunities	Commercial Services
The Conference Board, Inc. The Conference Board, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides management consulting services	Commercial Services
American Gas Association American Gas Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a gas association	Commercial Services
The Nature Conservancy, Inc. The Nature Conservancy, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides wildlife protection programs	Commercial Services
The Leadership Council
Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as non-profit organization that engages in horticultural and educational institution showcasing exotic plant collections	Consumer Services
New Albany Community Foundation
Cardinal Operating Co. LLC Cardinal Operating Co. LLC Electric UtilitiesUtilities Part of The Williams Cos., Inc., Cardinal Operating Co. LLC is a company that was created when Buckeye Power and American Electric Power jointly built Cardinal Power Plant in the mid-1960s. The company is based in OK. The two utilities entered into a unique agreement where AEP would own unit 1, Buckeye Power would own unit 2, and AEP would operate both. When Buckeye Power’s unit 3 came online in the 1970s, AEP continued operatorship of the entire plant. Cardinal Power Plant has three coal-fired generating units with a capacity of up to 1,230 MW.	Utilities
James Arthur G. Cancer Hospital & Richard J. Solove Research James Arthur G. Cancer Hospital & Richard J. Solove Research Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Operates cancer hospitals and research centers	Health Services
American Electric Power Foundation
Greater Columbus Sports Commission Greater Columbus Sports Commission Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Promotes sporting events	Commercial Services
Richard J. Solove Research Institute Foundation
Nationwide Children's Hospital Foundation