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

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