MEC Board Chairman Jones (right) and Vice-Chairman Myers presented Lee with a Resolution of Appreciation from the board of directors thanking him for his years of dedicated service to the cooperative, to its employees and the communities it serves.
by Staff Reports Jul 29, 2024 | Connections
Approximately 40 members and guests gathered on a warm but beautiful afternoon for the Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative Annual Meeting of the Members on June 19 in Chase City. After a treat of buttered popcorn and sugar cookies, cooperative leaders updated members on...
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,...
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...
MEC President and CEO John Lee (left) is presented a plaque recognizing his outstanding service as a member of the ACES Board of Directors. Presenting the service award is ODEC President and CEO Marcus Harris, who also serves on the ACES Board.
by Staff Reports Aug 30, 2023 | Connections
Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative President and CEO John C. Lee Jr. was recently recognized for his service on the ACES Board of Directors. ODEC President and CEO Marcus Harris, who served alongside Lee on the ACES Board, presented Lee with a plaque, stating, “As an...
For the ninth consecutive year, Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative has been named a Tree Line USA Utility by the Arbor Day Foundation, recognizing the cooperative’s dedication to proper community forest management. Displaying the Tree Line USA Utility flag are, from left, Evan Stembridge, senior right-of-way coordinator; Ray DeJarnette, arborist and manager of vegetation services and Randy Whirley, right-of-way coordinator.
by Staff Reports May 2, 2023 | Connections
Cooperative earns recognition for best utility practices Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative (MEC) has been named a 2023 Tree Line Utility by the Arbor Day Foundation to recognize its dedication to proper urban forest management in its service area. This is the...
