Month: February 2024

Campbell, Scott announced as Pioneer Electric CEO, Assistant CEO

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The Pioneer Electric Board of Trustees voted to instate Lindsay Campbell and Chantry Scott in their respective roles as CEO and Assistant CEO of Pioneer Electric. The announcement follows the news of former Pioneer Electric CEO Steve Epperson being selected as president and CEO of Sunflower Electric Power Corporation (Sunflower) beginning immediately. Epperson has served as Interim CEO of Sunflower since the summer of 2023.

“Our congratulations to Steve,” said Campbell. “We thank him for his years of dedication to Pioneer Electric and its members; we know he will lead Sunflower with the same commitment to service demonstrated within our cooperative.”

Campbell and Scott have served in their roles over the past months and look forward to continuing their work.

“We are going to continue serving our members with the same dedication to provide reliable and safe power,” said Campbell. “I look forward to stepping into this role and being a part of the future at Pioneer Electric.”

Mark Goehring Appointed as District 7 Board Member

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Pioneer Electric Board of Trustees appointed Mark Goehring, of Ulysses, to serve as representative of District 7. Goehring was selected after an application and interview process conducted by Pioneer Electric’s board of trustees.

“We welcome Mark and look forward to working with him in service to our members,” said Board President, Mike Brewer. “Mark’s insight and skill will be a great addition to the board.”

Goehring plans to use his background in finance and involvement on other boards and committees in service to the cooperative.

“I’m thankful for the opportunity to serve the members of Pioneer Electric and will work alongside the board of trustees,” said Goehring.

Those interested in learning more about Pioneer Electric’s board of trustees can find further information under the “My Board” tab.

Hickok Elementary Receives $1,000 H.U.G.S. Grant

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Members of Pioneer Electric’s Helping Us Give to Society (H.U.G.S.) program presented the Hickok Elementary physical education program with a $1,000 grant on February 7. The school will use the grant to purchase exercise balls for its cardio drumming unit.

“Cardio drumming combines music with exercise for great health benefits,” explained Nick Boe, Hickok Elementary P.E. teacher. “The cardio drumming unit will benefit our first and second grade students by teaching them the importance of a healthy heart at a young age.”

“A rewarding aspect of H.U.G.S. is being able to be a part of a large variety of community projects,” said Anita Wendt, vice president of energy services at Pioneer Electric. “The funds from this grant will benefit students each year and help them practice a healthy lifestyle.”

Pioneer Electric funds its H.U.G.S. team through recycled materials. Pieces of steel, aluminum, and copper taken out of service are recycled and turned into funds for grants. As funds become available, Pioneer Electric accepts applications for projects to fund within its service territory.