Little Rock, Arkansas — February 5, 2024 — Ross O’Kelley has been named as the director of utility services for Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECI). In this role, he will lead the statewide association’s construction, utility sales fleet services and right-of-way departments.
O’Kelley is a 13-year veteran with the electric cooperatives, having spent his career within the Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) power delivery area. Prior to his current position, he was the manager of project management and construction for AECC.
He holds an executive Master of Business Administration degree and Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from the University of Arkansas. O’Kelley is also a professional engineer.
The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas comprise 17 electric distribution cooperatives; Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECI), a Little Rock-based cooperative that provides various services to the distribution cooperatives; and Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp. (AECC), a generation and transmission cooperative. The distribution cooperatives provide electricity to approximately 500,000 members, or customers, in Arkansas and surrounding states.
For additional information, contact:
Rob Roedel, Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas, (501) 570-2296 or email Rob.