05/04/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/04/2026 07:42
TULSA, Okla. (May 4, 2026) - Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) today announced that Ian Myers has been named Vice President of Finance, effective May 4. In this role, Myers will lead PSO's finance organization, overseeing financial planning and analysis, reporting, forecasting, and long-term financial strategy in support of the company's operational and customer-focused priorities.
Myers brings more than 15 years of experience across finance leadership, strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, and operational transformation within large, complex organizations. He joins PSO from Sabre Corporation, a global travel technology company, where he served as Senior Director of Finance and was instrumental in meeting financial targets, strengthening board and investor communications, and modernizing forecasting and reporting processes.
"At PSO, financial discipline and strategic clarity are essential to delivering safe, reliable energy to our customers while continuing to invest in our system," said Leigh Anne Strahler, President and Chief Operating Officer at PSO. "Ian's deep expertise in financial planning, capital strategy, and enterprise-scale execution, combined with his collaborative leadership style, make him a strong addition to our leadership team."
Previously, Myers held senior finance leadership roles at Covista and United Airlines, where he led global finance teams, supported large-scale, strategic acquisitions and divestitures, and drove continuous improvement initiatives. At United Airlines, Myers advanced through positions of increasing responsibility, teaming up with operational and commercial business units, delivering significant cash flow savings, improving forecasting accuracy, and leading workforce development efforts across the company's Financial Planning & Analysis organization.
"I'm excited to join PSO and support its mission to serve customers and communities across Oklahoma," Myers said. "I look forward to partnering with the leadership team to drive strong financial performance, increase transparency, and position the business for sustained, long-term growth."
Myers holds a Master of Business Administration with a finance specialization and a Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics with a minor in management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
About Public Service Company of Oklahoma
PSO, a unit of American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP), is an electric utility company serving more than 580,000 customer accounts in eastern and southwestern Oklahoma, powering a brighter energy future for its customers and 232 communities. Based in Tulsa, PSO has approximately 4,400 megawatts of generating capacity that primarily includes natural gas complemented by wind energy. It maintains and operates more than 20,000 miles of distribution lines and 3,800 miles of transmission lines. Public Service Company of Oklahoma was recognized by the Edison Electric Institute with an Emergency Response Award in January 2025. Find news releases and other information at www.PSOklahoma.com. Connect with us on Facebook, X, NextDoor and Instagram @PSOklahoma.