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Community News, Press Releases
March 26, 2024 at 10 a.m.
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.

Community News, Press Releases
March 4, 2024 at 10 a.m.
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.

February 26, 2024 at 10 a.m.
Community News, Press Releases
Record Number of Participants in the 2024 SeaPerch Challenge

66 Arkansas and Mississippi Teams to Compete on March 1 in Little Rock

Community News, Press Releases
February 5, 2024 at 10:06 a.m.
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).

Community News, Press Releases
January 12, 2024 at 11:08 a.m.
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.

Community News, Press Releases
December 20, 2023 at 1 a.m.
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).

Community News, Press Releases
November 30, 2023 at 9 a.m.
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.

Community News, Press Releases
November 13, 2023 at 10 a.m.
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).

Community News, Press Releases
October 25, 2023 at 9 a.m.
Lance West joins AECC as Controller

Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) recently named Lance West as the cooperative’s controller.

Community News, Press Releases
October 23, 2023 at 9 a.m.
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).

Community News, Press Releases
October 18, 2023 at 11 a.m.
Jason Allen named Chief Commerical Officer for AECI

Jason Allen of Springdale recently joined Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECI) as Chief Commercial Officer.

Community News, Press Releases
October 16, 2023 at 7 a.m.
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.

September 25, 2023 at 7 a.m.
Community News, Press Releases
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).

Community News, Press Releases
September 18, 2023 at 7 a.m.
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).

July 18, 2023 at 7 a.m.
Community News, Press Releases
Rural Educators Honored by Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas

Magnolia and Rector Teachers Named Rural Teachers of the Year

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Community News, Press Releases
May 26, 2023 at 7 a.m.
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.

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Community News, Press Releases
May 25, 2023 at 7 a.m.
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).

Students building an remotely-operated submersible at the SeaPerch Challenge
Community News, Press Releases
February 27, 2023 at 7 a.m.
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.

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Community News, Press Releases
February 20, 2023 at 11:08 a.m.
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.

Community News, Press Releases
February 2, 2023 at 7 a.m.
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.

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Community News, Press Releases
January 30, 2023 at 7 a.m.
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.

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Community News, Press Releases
January 12, 2023 at 10 a.m.
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.

Community News, Press Releases
January 6, 2023 at 7 a.m.
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.

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Community News, Press Releases
January 4, 2023 at 3:29 p.m.
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.

Community News, Press Releases
December 23, 2022 at 6:40 p.m.
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.

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Community News
December 7, 2022 at 10:56 a.m.
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.

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Community News
October 5, 2022 at 11 a.m.
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.

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Community News
September 26, 2022 at 1:19 p.m.
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.

John L. McClellan Generating Station 50 year anniversary logo
Community News
September 26, 2022 at 10:14 a.m.
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.

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Community News
September 9, 2022 at 11:50 a.m.
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.

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Community News
June 3, 2022 at 1:33 p.m.
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation to add 122-MW Woodruff County Solar Facility

Project under construction near former Carl Bailey Generation Station in Augusta

Aditi Shashidhara at the Arkansas state spelling bee
Community News
March 5, 2022 at 7 a.m.
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.

competitor with their robot at the SeaPerch Challenge
Community News
February 28, 2022 at 7 a.m.
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.

Arkansas State Spelling Bee logo
Community News
February 9, 2022 at 7 a.m.
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.

Aerial view of utility vehicles lined up in a lot
Community News
September 15, 2021 at 7 a.m.
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.

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Community News
September 14, 2021 at 7 a.m.
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.

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Community News
August 31, 2021 at 7 a.m.
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.

Community News
August 6, 2021 at 7 a.m.
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.

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Community News
July 12, 2021 at 7 a.m.
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.

Dustin Denton headshot
Community News
July 6, 2021 at 7 a.m.
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).

Buddy Hasten
Community News
June 12, 2021 at 2:39 p.m.
Call Tom Hasten

I took a screenshot of my “Task List” today. It shows that I have one seriously overdue task, one that dates back to January 30, 2014.

Arkansas State Spelling Bee logo
Community News
March 13, 2021 at 7 a.m.
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.

3 students holding the wining trophy at the SeaPerch challenge
Community News
March 9, 2021 at 7 a.m.
Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas & Arkansas 4-H to host SeaPerch Challenge

Submersible remote-operated robots simulate real-world tasks.

Arkansas State Spelling Bee logo
Community News
March 2, 2021 at 7 a.m.
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.

Community News
February 19, 2021 at 7 a.m.
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.

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Community News
February 16, 2021 at 7 a.m.
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.

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Community News
February 15, 2021 at 7 a.m.
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 App
Community News
February 3, 2021 at 7 a.m.
2021 Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Legislative Directory App Available

The 2021 Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Legislative Directory is now available.

David Frankenberg headshot
Community News
November 12, 2020 at 7 a.m.
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 headshot
Community News
November 9, 2020 at 7 a.m.
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

Community News
October 30, 2020 at 7 a.m.
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.

Community News
October 1, 2020 at 7 a.m.
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.

2020 teachers of the year, Majesta Maxwell and Courtney Farmer
Community News
September 30, 2020 at 7 a.m.
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.

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Community News
September 1, 2020 at 7 a.m.
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.

Community News
August 31, 2020 at 7 a.m.
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

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