Community Electric Cooperative’s Post

Amy + Kelsey: Welcome to the team! We are so blessed to know and work with you.

Rick Cohen has been promoted to Chief of Meter and Apparatus at Community Electric, succeeding Perry Wellman. With over 30 years of experience, including roles as a lineman and technician, Rick is ready to tackle the rising demands in our growing community. Congrats, Rick! 💡⚡️ https://lnkd.in/e3ffRMht

We're thrilled to announce that Ryan Hewitt has been promoted to Lead Lineman! 🎉 Ryan joined our team in 2017 as a lineman trainee and achieved journeyman status in 2021. This promotion recognizes his dedication and invaluable contributions to our cooperative.

🎉 Celebrating Cindy O'Reilly's Commitment to Professional Development! Thirty years into her remarkable career with Community Electric Cooperative, Cindy O'Reilly continues to set the bar high for professional growth. Recently, Cindy added another impressive achievement to her resume by completing the Records Management course as part of the CAPstone education program from the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). Since earning her Certified Administrative Professional Rating from IAAP 16 years ago, Cindy has been recertified four times, continually advancing her skills and competencies. Her dedication to learning is truly inspiring! Cindy's journey is a testament to the power of continuous learning and the supportive culture at Community Electric Cooperative. Her story is a reminder that it's never too late to pursue new goals and make a significant impact. Join us in celebrating Cindy O'Reilly's dedication and achievements!

We are proud to announce that three outstanding high school seniors from our service territory have each received $1,000 college scholarships from the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives Education Scholarship Foundation. Join us in congratulating: 🎓 Jada Brittle - Windsor High School 🎓 Keaera Kea-Towns - Windsor High School 🎓 Reese Upton - Isle of Wight Academy We are incredibly proud of these students and their achievements. Their dedication and hard work reflect the values of our cooperative community.

Thank you to our amazing board for investing so much into our cooperative and our community. Board of Directors Chairman Jeannette Everett renewed her “Director Gold Credential” through the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). Meanwhile, board Director Chad Fowler earned his Director Gold Credential, while Director Michael Faulk earned his “Board Leadership Certificate.” 

Wellman retired from Community Electric in early April, having spent more than 40 years serving member-owners at rural electric cooperatives in Virginia and New York. He joined CEC in 1989 as a journeyman lineman. For the vast majority of his nearly 35 years here, he worked as a meter and apparatus technician, achieving the position of chief technician around the year 2000.

We had a fun filled day of laughter, training, and team building. Thank you to the amazing Dave Taylor with LDR Leadership for the in depth look into Decision Consequence and the various case studies. We truly enjoy every time you are here.