BARC journeymen Cody Minter (left) and Will Reid compete at the International Lineman’s Rodeo. Photos by Jim Robertson.
by VMDAEC Nov 2, 2023 | Connections
Seven co-ops travel to KC for 39th International Lineman’s Rodeo In mid-October, seven Virginia electric co-ops participated in the 39th Annual International Lineman’s Rodeo in Bonner Springs, Kansas. With more 1,300 lineworkers competing and 541 judges,...
President and CEO Dave Schleicher speaks about the state of the Co-op and what lies ahead for the organization.
by VMDAEC Nov 2, 2023 | Connections
Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative members heard from co-op leaders at the NOVEC Annual Meeting on Sept. 13, and they reelected Brent George to a third term as director for District 2. Wade House, chairman of NOVEC’s board of directors, spoke to the more than 50...
Graduates of the Lineman Technician Apprenticeship Program pose for the obligatory photo with VMDAEC Safety Training Manager Todd Butcher (center) in front of the Storm Soldier statue at the Training Center. (Photos by Jim Robertson.)
by VMDAEC Oct 5, 2023 | Connections , Uncategorized
LTAP graduates include first female journeyman Earlier this month, VMDAEC hosted a graduation ceremony at its Training Center in Palmyra, Va., celebrating completion of the Lineman Technician Apprenticeship Program by 14 apprentices. Among the cohort was the LTAP...
by VMDAEC Oct 5, 2023 | Connections
Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative (MEC) and EMPOWER Broadband President and CEO John C. Lee Jr. has been appointed by the Old Dominion Electric Cooperative Board of Directors to serve as the organization’s Interim President and CEO. Lee began his new duties in early...
From left, VMDABC Chair Casey Logan facilitates the CEO panel, including Jeff Ahearn, Craig-Botetourt Electric Cooperative and Bee Online Advantage; Gary Wood, Central Virginia Electric Cooperative and Firefly Fiber Broadband; John Lee, Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative and EMPOWER Broadband; Mike Malandro, Choptank Electric Cooperative and Choptank Fiber; and Sarat Yellepeddi, Prince George Electric Cooperative and RURALBAND. (Photos by Jim Robertson.)
by VMDAEC Oct 5, 2023 | Connections
Industry leaders collaborate at 2023 Rural Fiber Expo In mid-September, The Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware Association of Broadband Cooperatives hosted its third annual Rural Fiber Expo at the Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center in Roanoke, Va. Each year, this...
