American Transmission Co. names Flynn VP of Business Development
PEWAUKEE, Wis. – American Transmission Co. has named John Flynn as vice president of Business Development, effective Nov. 15, 2010. In this newly created position, Flynn will lead ATC in its effort to expand its electric transmission development opportunities outside of ATC’s primary footprint of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan.
Flynn most recently served in several key transmission leadership roles at American Electric Power in Columbus, Ohio, including managing director of Strategic Planning, Finance & Business Development for AEP Transmission, as well as president of Pioneer Transmission (a joint venture between AEP and Duke Energy), and executive vice president of Electric Transmission America (a joint venture between AEP and MidAmerican Holdings). Flynn’s 20-year career in the energy industry also includes financial, regulatory and policy responsibilities with Northeast Utilities, Progress Energy and Arthur Andersen.
“We are excited to add an experienced professional like John to our business development efforts,” said John Procario, chairman, president and chief executive officer of ATC. “John brings industry experience and the strong leadership skills needed to help position ATC for continual growth as the transmission company of choice throughout North America.”
Flynn graduated from Fairfield University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
