President & CEO

• Jun 2016 - Present

Member Board Of Directors

• Jun 2016 - Present

Member Board Of Directors

• Jun 2016 - Present

Director, Key Accounts and Energy Services

• Aug 2011 - May 2016

Business & Community Development

• Nov 1998 - Aug 2011

• Certified Business Energy Professional (Association of Energy Engineers Association) • Team member for activities on the cost of service, rates, terms and conditions which include REC’s load research initiatives and curtailment programs• Manage relationship development activities for Business and Community Development initiatives • Continues to develop a good understanding for the future needs for internal and external processes to maximize operational efficiency• Maintain high level of service with targeted key accounts• Manage and monitor economic development activity (16 counties) through relationships created with local, state and national representatives• Manage and monitor customer satisfaction survey for Business and Community Development area• Assisted in the acquisition of Allegheny Power’s service area (adding over 50,000 members) to include: contracts, rates and service agreements, wholesale supplier and independent power producer issues, education and communication efforts, non-jurisdictional issues, etc.

Retired

• Sep 1984 - Nov 2006

UH - 60 Crewchief/Flight Instructor (FI) (SSG)

• Oct 2004 - Feb 2006

• Master Non-rated Crew-chief (Completed over 650 hours of combat flight time while managing the readiness of 4 aircraft and 10 crew members)• Platoon Sergeant/Flight Line Supervisor (Unit achieved one of the highest operational readiness ratings in the combat theater)• Flight/Standardization Instructor (Trained and evaluated over 25 unit members for flight duty readiness)• Unit Safety non-commission officer (Achieved an excellent rating for manpower requirements based on percent of low accidents/mishaps ratio per personnel)• Sling Load Certified (One of two qualified for a battalion of 24 aircraft for external slinging of loads and equipment)• Received award for 2000 hours of accident free flying hours

Vice President, Marketing and Member Services

• Jun 1994 - Nov 1998

• Managed all advertising, educational, safety, and community awareness programs to include (monthly cooperative magazine, annual report, press releases, and brochures)• Managed all economic development, government relations, member services and cooperative marketing programs, to include brand names (SAFER®, H20® Advantage, GOFER®, Good Cents®, Round-up®, Surge Guard, ECHOME®, Touchstone Energy®, etc.)• Developed and implemented budget projections and goals• Developed and monitored an all employee, customer/member service program to include (civic and community involvement)• Developed, coordinated and managed three year marketing plan• Developed, coordinated and modified marketing strategies for consumer base• Coordinated and planned annual meeting activities to include (agenda, facilities, voting, entertainment, etc.)• Coordinated staff development and company retreats

Consultant, Marketing/Business Development

• Apr 1993 - Jun 1994

• Advised and implemented new department organization structure• Developed and implemented budget projection and goals• Researched, developed and modified marketing strategies for consumer base• Instructed and conducted workshops for new customer service techniques• Instruct and conducted workshops for Human Resource practices • Advised and implemented new department organization structure• Developed and implemented budget projection and goals• Researched, developed and modified marketing strategies for consumer base• Instructed and conducted workshops for new customer service techniques• Instruct and conducted workshops for Human Resource practices

Vice President, Marketing and Business Development

• Jan 1992 - Apr 1993

• Developed and created responses for request for proposal which included utility construction contracts• Provided field supervision for construction crews(43 personnel) in three states (NC, SC and VA)• Coordinated and Participated in Economic Development meetings in NC, SC, and VA• Coordinated and managed construction jobs (overhead and underground) to include trenchless replacement services•• Maintained solid relationships with all Cooperatives, IOU's, & Municipal utilities in NC, SC and VA• Responsible for meeting all marketing needs• Maintained and developed knowledge for Rural Utility Service(RUS) contracts

Energy Advisor

• Jan 1990 - Jan 1992

• Coordinated and developed marketing programs• Hired and trained Energy Management Representatives• Developed proposals to encourage new construction• Certified in ACCA manuals D, E, J, N, And IES ED-100 (outdoor lighting) • Coordinated and developed marketing programs• Hired and trained Energy Management Representatives• Developed proposals to encourage new construction• Certified in ACCA manuals D, E, J, N, And IES ED-100 (outdoor lighting)

Energy Management Representative

• Jun 1989 - Jan 1990

• Developed solid relationships with the building industry• Conducted in-house training for company employees• Developed better methods for qualification of Good Cents homes• Conducted seminars to certify HVAC dealers • Developed solid relationships with the building industry• Conducted in-house training for company employees• Developed better methods for qualification of Good Cents homes• Conducted seminars to certify HVAC dealers