Ryan Forbes

Ryan Forbes serves as Senior Vice President at American Electric Power since September 2025, previously holding the position of Vice President, Distribution Operations at AEP Ohio from February 2024 to September 2025. Prior experience includes multiple senior roles within American Electric Power, such as Director of Distribution Engineering and Director of Distribution Projects at AEP Ohio, as well as managerial positions at Conesville Generating Station. Responsibilities encompassed overseeing distribution systems, managing engineering functions and budget administration, and implementing process improvements. Ryan Forbes holds a Master of Science in Industrial & Systems Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, both from Ohio University.