Named Vice President of Education and Development Indiana Electric Cooperatives (IEC) named Michael Craciunoiu to lead its careers, culture and development team. Craciunoiu will serve as the association’s vice president of education and development. Craciunoiu will lead the association’s professional development, …Read More.
Indiana Cooperatives in the News
Hadley to join Indiana Electric Cooperatives
Named Director of Policy and Government Relations Indiana Electric Cooperatives (IEC) named Ryan Hadley to its government relations team. Hadley will serve as the association’s director of policy and government relations beginning Oct. 28. “Ryan has a strong track record …Read More.
Indiana’s electric cooperatives to assist in Hurricane recovery
Carmel, Ind. – Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024 Indiana’s electric cooperatives are sending crews and equipment to assist in the Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. The storm is expected to make landfall Thursday evening as a category 4 hurricane and create widespread property …Read More.
Twenty-two graduate electric lineworker apprenticeship program
Twenty-two lineworkers graduated Saturday 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 612 hours of classroom-related study and 8,000 hours of on-the-job training …Read More.
Linemen Competing at the Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo
Electric cooperative linemen will compete at the Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo Aug. 24-25 at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds in Danville. The two-day, family-friendly event showcases the skills and safety training of electric cooperative lineworkers. The rodeo includes competitive events …Read More.
RUS Administrators Share Insights on ERA, PACE Programs
Indiana electric cooperative leaders met July 20 with USDA Rural Utilities Service (RUS) Administrator Andy Berke and Assistant Administrator Chris McLean to discuss the Empowering Rural America (ERA) and Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) programs. During the meeting, they shared …Read More.
Electric Cooperatives to Power Developing Region of Guatemala
Fourteen lineworkers to empower a global community for a better tomorrow Fourteen Indiana electric cooperative lineworkers will travel to Guatemala in late April as part of an international initiative to bring electricity to a developing area in Guatemala. “Project Indiana: …Read More.
John Cassady named CEO of Indiana Electric Cooperatives
Cassady to lead statewide electric cooperative trade association Indiana Electric Cooperatives’ (IEC) board of directors announced John Cassady as the association’s next chief executive officer. Currently executive vice president of member and stakeholder relations of Wabash Valley Power Alliance (WVPA), …Read More.
Indiana’s electric cooperatives to complete nearly 40 unique service projects
Cooperatives will volunteer time to a statewide community day of service initiative Indiana’s electric cooperatives will host the annual “Indiana’s Electric Cooperative Community Day” Friday, Oct. 14. Twenty-six of Indiana’s electric cooperatives will complete a project that meets a specific need within their service area. …Read More.
Emily Schilling named 2022 Tom Taylor Award recipient
Award recognizes outstanding contributions to electric cooperative member services Indiana Electric Cooperatives (IEC) named Emily Schilling the recipient of the 2022 Tom Taylor Award. Schilling, editor at IEC, was presented the award during the Marketing, Member Services and Communicators professional section …Read More.