b'AEP embraces DIVERSE culture, diverse thought and diverse experiences in executing our projects and initiatives with an AGILE mindset. AEP is an integrated energy company with a network of power electric generation plants, high-voltage transmission lines and stations, and lower-voltage distribution lines for commercial and residential structures. The bulk of our investment right now is in maintaining and updating the existing power grid.With the desire and need to diversify our power generation mix to include more renewable sources of energy, specifically wind and solar, we are constructing new transmission lines and stations where those renewables are located, and bringing them to market. In addition to investing in power plants, stations, lines, poles and underground structures, AEP is also comprised of corporate organizations to support our three (3) main lines of business (LOB).Here are some high-demand and specialized corporate organizations: -I.T.Demand Management, Business/Corporate/Enterprise Applications, Major Projects, Infrastructure & Operations, Process & Methods and Risk Management -Charge = digital hub: incubates and develops new ideas in a safe environment that does not risk AEPs day-to-day work. They use an agile work method that develops projects in small increments. This helps the team quickly identify the projects that will add value for AEP and on a more aggressive timeline. -Telecommobile devices, voice, audio and video-conferencing -Human ResourcesDiversity & Inclusion (D&I), Employee/Labor Relations, HRIS including Payroll and Tax; Talent Management, Total Rewards including Compensation, Benefits and Integrated Disability & Recovery; and, Future of Work (FOW) -Audit Services assisting the Board of Directors and Management in achieving Company goals, improving operations, and enhancing the effectiveness of governance, risk management and key control processes = three (3) main practices:(a)operational/financial, (b)I.T., and (c)environment, health & safety (EHS). -Corporate Financecomprised of five (5) organizations: -Accounting and Tax accounting policies and procedures, internal and external financial reporting, FERC reporting, rate case support, tax compliance, cash processing and accounting operational support.'