IEC named Matt Fearon program manager of safety, training, and workforce development. In this role, he will support the safety, training, and workforce development department by coordinating and standardizing program operations, managing learning and compliance systems, and ensuring efficient, consistent …Read More.
IEC Update
Lock Named REAP Director
IEC named Adam Lock the apprenticeship training program director. In this role, he will provide leadership and stewardship over the Rural Electric Apprenticeship Program (REAP) by integrating technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and hands-on instruction to develop competent safety-focused utility professionals. …Read More.
Strait Promoted to Senior Regulatory Consultant
IEC promoted Becky Strait to senior regulatory consultant. Strait joined IEC’s regulatory compliance team in 2021, bringing with her almost 25 years of electric utility safety and compliance experience. Before joining IEC, she worked in safety and compliance roles at …Read More.
Jones Promoted to Director of Regulatory Strategy and Compliance
Indiana Electric Cooperatives promoted Marty Jones to director of regulatory strategy and compliance. In this role, he will provide strategic leadership and oversight for member cooperatives’ regulatory compliance programs. He will set the long-term vision, establish standards of excellence, and …Read More.
Gearld Promoted to Director of Safety, Training, and Workforce Development
Indiana Electric Cooperatives promoted Chris Gearld to director of safety, training, and workforce development. In this role, he will provide strategic leadership and vision for IEC’s safety, training, and risk mitigation programs. He will oversee the development, modernization, and delivery …Read More.
Cassady represents electric cooperatives on Strategic Energy Growth Task Force
Indiana Electric Cooperatives CEO John Cassady represented Indiana’s electric cooperatives at two recent meetings of Governor Mike Braun’s Strategic Energy Growth Task Force. Braun established the task force to develop a comprehensive plan to meet Indiana’s growing demand for reliable, …Read More.
2025 IEC Annual Meeting Preview
When we are united in purpose, our strengths of leadership, engagement, advocacy, development, and safety come together to create meaningful, lasting impact. Although each of us may bring different priorities, perspectives, and methods, we share the common goal of empowering …Read More.
Guatemala advances rural electrification through new registration initiative
The Guatemalan Ministry of Energy and Mines recently announced new guidelines for the voluntary registration of rural isolated systems, marking an important step toward achieving universal access to electricity across the country. This was a culmination of years of work …Read More.
Nearly 50 service projects completed for community day
Indiana’s electric cooperatives once again put the cooperative principle of “Concern for Community” into action during the annual Indiana’s Electric Cooperative Community Day, held Oct. 10. This year, 32 electric cooperatives across the state completed nearly 50 unique service projects, …Read More.
Heater Co-Chairs Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute Luncheon
The Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute (IFPI) hosted its annual luncheon in mid-September in Indianapolis, bringing together leaders from government, business, and industry to discuss key issues shaping the state’s fiscal and economic future. Indiana Electric Cooperatives (IEC) was a sponsor …Read More.