Wall of Fame

From time to time, AMP names one or more individuals to the Wall of Fame, recognizing them for their significant contributions to AMP and public power.

About the Wall of Fame

American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) established the Wall of Fame in 2010 to honor those individuals who, through their dedication, have made significant contributions to AMP and public power. Plaques outlining the inductees’ contributions hang on the Wall of Fame in the AMP Board of Trustees room at AMP’s headquarters in Columbus. The AMP Wall of Fame includes the names of the 27 individuals or groups who have been honored and who have left an indelible mark on the organization.

2026 Inductee

AMP President/CEO Jolene Thompson pictured (left) standing with John Courtney in front of the AMP Wall of Fame holding John's plaque for the wall.
AMP President/CEO Jolene Thompson (left) with John T. Courtney, PE, who was inducted into the AMP Wall of Fame.
Courtney is pictured with several other Wall of Fame inductees: (from left) Gene Post, Bill Lyren, Sr., John Courtney, John Coyle and John Bentine

In 2026, John T. Courtney, PE, was inducted into the AMP Wall of Fame. Courtney is the owner of Courtney & Associates, a public power consulting firm in Findlay, Ohio, which specializes in providing professional advisory services to publicly owned utilities.

Courtney has played an integral role in the public power community since 1981. While he has served clients of varying sizes, Courtney has a special place in his heart for smaller systems and has long served as a vocal advocate for their unique challenges. Notably, he was responsible for the preparation of feasibility studies that led to the reestablishment of Clyde Light & Power in 1989. Over the years, he has assisted in the development of power arrangements for groups of municipalities, including for many AMP Members. Those arrangements have resulted in a more efficient use of power supply resources and fair cost allocation. Courtney has also assisted public power utilities in the negotiation of power purchase agreements for various generation projects and has testified as an expert witness concerning utility rates and other related matters before state and federal regulatory agencies.

2023


Gregg Ottinger

Duncan and Allen; Legal Counsel

2023


Marty Kanner

Kanner & Associates; Legislative Advocate

2022


Public power lineworkers in AMP’s Member communities

2021


Marc S. Gerken, PE

Napoleon City Manager; AMP President/CEO

2020


John Coyle

Duncan and Allen; Legal Counsel

2020


Mike Weadock

St. Marys Safety Service Director and AMP Board of Trustees Chair

2018


Keith Brooks

OMEA Legislative Counsel

2017


John Bentine

AMP Senior Vice President and General Counsel

2016


Jon Bisher

AMP Board Member and Chair

2016


Tom Luebbers

AMP Bond Counsel

2016


Francis Robinson, Jr.

Federal Tax and Project Development Counsel

2014


Gene Post

Wadsworth Electric & Communications General Manager and AMP Mutual Aid Coordinator

2013


Ken Hegemann

AMP/OMEA Board Member and Chair; AMP President

2013


Bruce Kidston

OMEA Board Member/President

2013


Art Magee

OMEA Board Member/Public Power Mayor

2013


Joe Mattaliano

Public Power Advocate

2013


Lyle Wright

AMP/OMEA Board Member

2012


Robert Dupee

AMP Board Member

2012


Richard H. Gorsuch

AMP President 1983-1987

2012


Powers Luse

AMP Executive Manager 1971-1977

2012


Robert Nichols

AMP Board Member and Chair

2012


George S. Pofok

AMP Board Member and Chair

2011


Robert Hillwig

City of Bowling Green

Founding Fathers

2011


Warren Hinchee

City of Cleveland

Founding Fathers

2011


Willard Seibert

City of Dover

Founding Fathers

2011


John Engle, Jr.

City of Hamilton

Founding Fathers

2011


Paul Kaiser

City of Westerville

Founding Fathers

2011


William Lyren, P.E.

Director of Public Service, City of Wadsworth, Ohio

2011


David R. Straus

AMP Federal Regulatory Attorney