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.
Thirty graduate electric lineworker apprenticeship program
Thirty lineworkers graduated Saturday, Jan. 10, from Indiana Electric Cooperatives’ apprenticeship program, Rural Electric Apprenticeship Program (REAP). REAP is a four-year program that professionally trains apprentice lineworkers from across Indiana. Graduates complete 576 hours of classroom-related study and 8,000 hours …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.
IEC hosts Legislative Appreciation Dinner
Indiana Electric Cooperatives hosted its annual Legislative Appreciation Dinner on Monday, November 17, bringing cooperative leaders and state lawmakers together ahead of this year’s Legislative Organization Day. The dinner is a long-standing tradition and an important element of IEC’s government …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.
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.
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