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Robert Berntsen
General Counsel at
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY, INC.
Net worth: 3 M $ as of 31/07/2026
Profile
Robert B. Berntsen is currently Director at Appalachian Power Co. and Public Service Company of Oklahoma.
Beginning in 2025, Mr. Berntsen will serve as Secretary, Executive VP & General Counsel at American Electric Power Co., Inc. Formerly, Mr. Berntsen was Executive VP, Chief Legal & Compliance Officer at Xcel Energy, Inc. from 2024 to 2025.
Mr. Berntsen was Chairman at Iowa Utilities Commission from 2009 to 2011.
Other former roles include Senior Vice President & General Counsel at MidAmerican Energy Co., Corporate Counsel at Vectren Corp., Vice President-Government & Regulatory Affairs at Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc., Member-Electricity Committee at National Association of Regulatory & Utility Commissioners, and Chief of Staff, Senior VP & General Counsel at BHE Renewables LLC.
Education includes graduate studies at the University of Iowa and undergraduate studies at Georgetown University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/03/2026 | 21,397 ( 0% ) | 3 M $ | 31/07/2026 |
Robert Berntsen active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY, INC. | General Counsel | 14/07/2025 |
Appalachian Power Co.
 Appalachian Power Co. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Engages in the generation, transmission and distribution of electric power | Director/Board Member | - |
Indiana Michigan Power Co.
 Indiana Michigan Power Co. Alternative Power GenerationUtilities Operates solar, wind, nuclear, coal and hydroelectric units | Director/Board Member | - |
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 | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Robert Berntsen
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| XCEL ENERGY INC. | Compliance Officer | 13/06/2025 |
Iowa Utilities Commission
 Iowa Utilities Commission General GovernmentGovernment A government board | Chairman | 01/04/2011 |
BHE Renewables LLC
 BHE Renewables LLC Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Engages in development, operation and commercial management of renewable energy projects | Human Resources Officer | - |
MidAmerican Energy Co.
 MidAmerican Energy Co. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Distributes electricity and natural gas | General Counsel | - |
| VECTREN CORP | General Counsel | - |
Training of Robert Berntsen
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Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
53
1st degree connections
13
1st degree companies
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Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 13 |
|---|---|
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 |
Appalachian Power Co.
Appalachian Power Co. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Engages in the generation, transmission and distribution of electric power | Utilities |
Indiana Michigan Power Co.
Indiana Michigan Power Co. Alternative Power GenerationUtilities Operates solar, wind, nuclear, coal and hydroelectric units | Utilities |
MidAmerican Energy Co.
MidAmerican Energy Co. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Distributes electricity and natural gas | 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 |
Vectren Corp.
 Vectren Corp. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Distributes electricity and natural gas | Utilities |
Xcel Energy, Inc.
 Xcel Energy, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Generates, transmits and distributes electricity & natural gas | Utilities |
Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
 Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Provides electricity transmission and distribution services | Utilities |
University of Iowa
 University of Iowa Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Georgetown University
 Georgetown University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
National Association of Regulatory & Utility Commissioners | |
Iowa Utilities Commission
Iowa Utilities Commission General GovernmentGovernment A government board | Government |
BHE Renewables LLC
BHE Renewables LLC Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Engages in development, operation and commercial management of renewable energy projects | Industrial Services |
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