Little Rock, Arkansas — October 18, 2023 — Jason Allen of Springdale recently joined Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECI) as Chief Commercial Officer.
In his role with AECI, Allen will provide proven executive direction to the member-owned cooperative’s utility sales and services division. This diverse division includes approximately 300 employees that provide services, including product sales, warehouse and logistics, safety, construction, right-of-way, high voltage testing and energy efficiency services. These services are provided to the 17 electric cooperatives in Arkansas as well as utilities throughout the region.
“Jason has a proven track record of achieving goals by executing deliberate growth strategies,” said Vernon “Buddy” Hasten, president/CEO for the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas. “We welcome him to the electric cooperative family.”
Allen earned a bachelor’s degree in financial management from the University of Arkansas and a master’s in business administration from John Brown University. He was a four-year letterman, quarterback and team captain for the Arkansas Razorbacks while pursuing his undergraduate degree. Allen volunteers with altruistic organizations that focus on mentoring athletes.
“As a resident of Arkansas, I look forward to contributing to the longtime success of Arkansas’ electric cooperatives,” Allen said. “As a service-driven organization, AECI will continue to grow and serve electric cooperative members and other utilities by offering world-class products and services.”
The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas comprise 17 electric distribution cooperatives; Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECI), a Little Rock-based cooperative that provides services to the distribution cooperatives; and Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp. (AECC), a generation and transmission cooperative. The distribution cooperatives provide electricity to approximately 600,000 homes, farms and businesses in Arkansas and surrounding states.
For additional information, contact:
Rob Roedel, Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas, (501) 570-2296 or email Rob.