AMP Board Elects New Leadership for Five-Year Strategy
Municipal utility operators should track these changes as new board leadership begins a five-year strategic plan for the organization.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in People
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The American Municipal Power (AMP) Board of Trustees elected Brian O'Connell, utilities and infrastructure director for Bowling Green, as its new chairperson. The leadership change occurred during the organization's annual conference in Columbus, which also saw the election of a new vice chair, secretary, and treasurer.
Why it matters
The new board leadership will steer the organization's strategic priorities over the coming five years. As AMP manages wholesale power supply planning for member communities, these appointments shape the policy direction and operational oversight for municipal utilities across Ohio.
The AMP Board set a 5-year window for new strategic priorities, diverging from the organization's standard 10-year power supply planning horizon. Four new officers were elected to the board to oversee these institutional goals.
The players
Brian O'Connell
The newly elected chairperson of the AMP Board of Trustees who serves as the utilities and infrastructure director for Bowling Green.
American Municipal Power (AMP)
A wholesale power supplier and services provider for municipal electric systems across Ohio and neighboring states.
Edwin Porter
The newly elected vice chair of the AMP Board of Trustees.
Jonathan Greever
The newly elected secretary of the AMP Board of Trustees.
Chris Monacelli
The newly elected treasurer of the AMP Board of Trustees.
The details
The Board of Trustees held their officer elections immediately following the general membership meeting during the conference. The board structure facilitates collaborative governance among member communities, who contribute to operational awards like the Service Distinction Award. This organizational hierarchy allows local municipal utility leaders to align on regional infrastructure management and procurement strategies.
Timeline
October 13, 2026: The AMP Annual Conference began in Columbus.
October 15, 2026: The Board of Trustees elected new officers.
2021: The AMP Service Distinction Award was originally established.
Market Landscape
The board's move toward a five-year strategic roadmap marks a shift from the organization's typical ten-year power supply planning cycle. This change in governance timing follows a trend of shortening planning horizons in the municipal utility sector.
Municipal utility operators should monitor the new board's strategic priorities for changes to wholesale power purchasing requirements or infrastructure investment mandates. These leadership shifts often signal adjustments to regional compliance standards and long-term utility service agreements.
The takeaway
The appointment of new board leadership signals a mid-term shift in the policy and operational priorities governing municipal power utilities. Operators should keep track of upcoming organizational policy releases to anticipate potential changes in regional wholesale electricity sourcing.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Bgindependentmedia.
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