Setting Safety and Compliance Up for Success

In the fall of 2025, IEC conducted a comprehensive assessment of its job training and safety and regulatory compliance programs. This intentional and multi-layered review combined member input, staff expertise, and strategic leadership dialogue. The assessment showed a strong member  …Read More.

Vendor Impact Partner Program Launches

The Vendor Impact Partner (VIP) program is IEC’s new partner engagement model designed for more intentional, strategic partnerships with companies that serve Indiana’s electric cooperatives. The program provides a structured way for vendors to engage across multiple IEC events, professional  …Read More.

IEC Strategic Planning

Over the past several months, IEC has taken important first steps toward shaping our next strategic plan, starting by listening. Through a statewide initial input survey of cooperative CEOs and directors, and a visioning session at the 2025 IEC Annual  …Read More.

Nuclear Indiana Coalition Update

In April 2025, Gov. Braun established the Nuclear Indiana Coalition through executive order to advance nuclear energy development in the state, with a focus on small modular reactors and other advanced technologies. The coalition brings together state agencies, utilities, industry,  …Read More.

Fearon Named Program Manager

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.

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.