Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Dispatch 77 Lineworkers to Alabama, Louisiana
The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas have dispatched 77 lineworkers and utility vehicles, along with construction equipment, to assist Alabama Power and DEMCO of Central City, Louisiana, with power restoration efforts.
Marine Glisovic named Corporate Communications Manager for AECC/AECI
Marine Glisovic has joined Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECI) as a corporate communications manager.
2024 Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas State Spelling Bee Slated for March 9
This year more than 85,000 students from 426 schools across 56 counties participated in local spelling bees.
Record Number of Participants in the 2024 SeaPerch Challenge
66 Arkansas and Mississippi Teams to Compete on March 1 in Little Rock
O’Kelley named Director of Utility Services for AECI
Ross O’Kelley has been named as the director of utility services for Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECI).
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation Prepared for Winter Weather
As Arkansas braces for extreme winter weather in the coming days, Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC), the generation and transmission cooperative for the 17 local electric cooperatives in Arkansas, is closely monitoring conditions, remaining alert and prepared to provide wholesale energy to nearly 600,000 electric cooperative members.
Victoria Lamb named Senior Director of Commercial Operations for Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc.
Victoria Lamb was recently promoted to senior director of commercial operations for Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECI).
Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Linemen Light Up Christmas in Guatemala
On December 3, Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas linemen along with electric cooperative linemen from Colorado and Oklahoma will embark on a mission to Guatemala to deliver electricity to 197 rural Guatemalans in 38 villages.
Roedel promoted to Senior Director of Corporate Communications for AECC/AECI
Rob Roedel was recently promoted to senior director of corporate communications for Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECI).
Lance West joins AECC as Controller
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) recently named Lance West as the cooperative’s controller.
Kollin Derynck named Vice President of Power Production for AECC
Kollin Derynck was recently named as vice president of power production for Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC).
Jason Allen named Chief Commerical Officer for AECI
Jason Allen of Springdale recently joined Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECI) as Chief Commercial Officer.
Tom Wright Named Vice President of Power Delivery for AECC
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) recently promoted Tom Wright to vice president of power delivery.
Simpson and McClain promoted within AECC/AECI Tax Department
Recently, Justin Simpson was promoted to director of tax and insurance and Megan McClain was promoted to manager of tax for Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECI).
Sander Named Director of Safety for AECC/AECI
Scott Sander has been named as the director of safety for Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECI).
Rural Educators Honored by Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas
Magnolia and Rector Teachers Named Rural Teachers of the Year
Jonathan Oliver Named Chief Operations Officer for AECC
Jonathan Oliver, a 28-year employee of Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECI), has been named as the Chief Operations Officer for AECC.
Bill Gossage Named Chief External Affairs Officer
Bill Gossage has been named Chief External Affairs Officer for Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECI).
Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas & Arkansas 4-H to Host SeaPerch Challenge
The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas and Arkansas 4-H will host the 2023 Arkansas SeaPerch Challenge, an underwater robotics competition, on Friday, March 3 at the University of Arkansas – Little Rock Aquatic Center.
Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas to Sponsor 2023 State Spelling Bee
The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas are hosting the 2023 Arkansas State Spelling Bee on Saturday, March 11 at the Arkansas 4-H Center in Little Rock. The public is invited to attend the event.
Denton, Jackson earn Safety & Loss Control Professional Certification
Dustin Denton, manager of right-of-way services for Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECI), and Mark Jackson, construction crews safety coordinator for AECI, recently completed an intensive program in electricity utility safety and loss control.
Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas offer 2023 Legislative Guide
he Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas recently launched the 2023 digital version of its popular Arkansas Legislative Directory.
Brandon J. Lohse Selected as Chief Financial Officer
Brandon J. Lohse was recently selected as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas.
Jennifer Loiacano Assumes Director of Governmental Affairs Role
Jennifer Loiacano was recently named as the Director of Governmental Affairs for the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas.
Daron Frederick Named Chief Information Officer
Daron Frederick has been named Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas. He joined the cooperatives in 2013.
Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Strongly Request Limiting Electricity Usage
The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas ask members to immediately limit the use of electric service through the next 24 hours to ensure that members will continue to receive at least a minimum of electric service. Additional appeals may be necessary.
Dan Herrington named Chief Administrative Officer
Dan Herrington of Little Rock has been named Chief Administrative Officer for the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas. He joins the cooperatives after a 27-year career with a leading Arkansas law firm.
Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Linemen Return to Guatemala
Since 2013, Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas linemen have traveled to Central America to build power lines and deliver electricity to more than 1,700 rural Bolivians and Guatemalans.
Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Dispatch 64 Line Crews to Florida
The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas have dispatched 64 line workers and utility vehicles, along with construction and right-of-way equipment, to assist Peace River Electric Cooperative.
Camden Generating Station to Celebrate 50 Years of Operation
The John L. McClellan Generating Station in Camden celebrated its 50th anniversary of commercial operation on September 23 with an event at the natural gas-based facility.
Jen Hoss named vice president and general counsel for AECC/AECI
Jen Hoss has been named as the vice president and general counsel for Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC)/Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECI). She joined the cooperatives as assistant general counsel in 2020.
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation to add 122-MW Woodruff County Solar Facility
Project under construction near former Carl Bailey Generation Station in Augusta
Benton County Student Wins Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas State Spelling Bee
Aditi Shashidhara of Benton County is the winner of the 2022 Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas State Spelling Bee.
Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas and Arkansas 4-H host SeaPerch Challenge
The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas and Arkansas 4-H will host the 2022 Arkansas SeaPerch Challenge, an underwater robotics competition, on Friday, March 11 at The Center at Bishop Park in Bryant.
Electric Cooperative of Arkansas to Sponsor 2022 State Spelling Bee
For the 3rd year, the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas will sponsor the Arkansas State Spelling Bee.
Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Dispatch Second Wave of Crews to Louisiana
The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas are dispatching 181 line workers and utility vehicles, along with construction and right-of-way equipment, to assist South Louisiana Electric Cooperative Association (SLECA) of Houma, LA.
Derek A. Dyson Named President/CEO of Today’s Power, Inc.
Derek A. Dyson has been named as president and chief executive officer of Today’s Power, Inc.
Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Dispatch 209 Line Crews to Louisiana
The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas are dispatching 209 line workers and utility vehicles, along with construction and right-of-way equipment, to assist South Louisiana Electric Cooperative of Houma, LA., as they work to restore power outages that were caused by Hurricane Ida.
3 Arkansas Students Win $15,000 in Scholarships
The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas recently awarded Evan Cates of Perryville, Chloe Miller of Cabot and Elliott Ruegsegger of Norfork with $5,000 scholarships for their community service projects as part of the 2021 Washington, D.C. Youth Tour.
Jasper Elementary, Ozark High School Teachers Named Arkansas Rural Teachers of the Year
Jasper Elementary School Teacher Sandra Allen and Ozark High School Teacher Tracy Lewis have been named the Arkansas Rural Education Association’s Teachers of the Year.
Denton Named Manager of Right-of-Way for Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc.
Dustin Denton of Evening Shade has been named as the manager of right-of-way services for Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECI).
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Sheridan Student Wins Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas State Spelling Bee
Avery Grayson Williams of Grant County is the winner of the 2021 Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas State Spelling Bee.
Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas & Arkansas 4-H to host SeaPerch Challenge
Submersible remote-operated robots simulate real-world tasks.
Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas to Sponsor State Spelling Bee
The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas will sponsor the Arkansas State Spelling Bee on Saturday, March 13 at the Arkansas 4-H Center in Little Rock.
Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Personnel to Assist with Power Restoration in Mississippi
The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas have dispatched 51 line workers and equipment to assist with power restoration in Mississippi.
The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Enter Emergency Conditions
Due to extreme winter conditions and record power usage, The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas were forced to implement emergency contingency plans that included short-term, rotating power curtailments at some local electric cooperatives.
Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Strongly Request Limiting Electricity Usage
The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas ask members to immediately limit the use of electric service through the next 24 hours to ensure that members will continue to receive at least a minimum of electric service.
2021 Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Legislative Directory App Available
The 2021 Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Legislative Directory is now available.
Frankenberg Named Vice President & CFO of AECC/AECI
David Frankenberg has been named as vice president and chief financial officer of Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECI) effective January 1, 2021.
Tim Mills Named President/CEO of ERMCO
Tim Mills has been named as president and chief executive officer of Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative (ERMCO) effective January 1, 2021
Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Send Additional Crews to Alabama and Mississippi
The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas have dispatched an additional 60 professional line workers and equipment to Alabama and Mississippi to assist with outages related to natural disasters.
Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Crews Assist with Outages in Mississippi and Oklahoma
The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas have dispatched 48 professional line workers and equipment to Oklahoma and Mississippi to assist with outages related to natural disasters.
Bradley High School, Jasper Elementary Educators Named Arkansas Rural Teachers of the Year
Bradley High School Teacher Majesta Maxwell and Jasper Elementary School Teacher Courtney Farmer have been named the Arkansas Rural Education Association’s Teachers of the Year.
AECC Named One of Arkansas’ Best Places to Work for the 3rd Time
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) continues to be recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Arkansas in Arkansas Business magazine’s eighth annual contest.
189 Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Personnel to Assist with Power Restoration in Louisiana
The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas are dispatching 132 line workers, 57 right-of-way workers, and equipment to assist with power restoration in Louisiana