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.
News Releases
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.
Be mindful when driving through work zones
Work zones remain some of the most dangerous areas on the road. According to the Indiana Department of Transportation, 269 people have died in work zone crashes in the past 10 years. In 2023 alone, 33 people were killed and …Read More.
Electrical safety on the farm during planting season
Planting season is underway across Indiana, and Indiana’s electric cooperatives encourage farmers to take precautions around electricity when working in the fields. According to the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 62 farm workers are electrocuted each …Read More.
Indiana Electric Cooperatives reminds members to know their breaker box and outlet safety
Breaker boxes may not receive much daily attention, but they are among the most important safety features in a home. Indiana Electric Cooperatives (IEC) encourages members to become familiar with their breaker panels and understand the warning signs of electrical …Read More.
Amanda Steeb named 2025 Tom Taylor Award recipient
Indiana Electric Cooperatives (IEC) named Amanda Steeb the recipient of the 2025 Tom Taylor Award. Steeb, director of marketing and communications at Kankakee Valley REMC, was presented the award during the Marketing, Member Services, and Communicators professional section fall meeting Oct. 24. …Read More.
Indiana’s electric cooperatives encourage members to prepare for winter storms
Winter in Indiana can bring heavy snow, freezing rain, ice storms and strong winds. These conditions can create electrical hazards and cause extended power outages, warns John Cassady, CEO of Indiana Electric Cooperatives. “During winter, snow and ice accumulation on …Read More.
Deck the halls safely this holiday season
December isn’t just a festive month for many families — it’s peak season for home fires caused by holiday decorations and candles. Indiana Electric Cooperatives reminds you that overloaded circuits and sparks can be significant safety issues this time of …Read More.