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Welcome Bill Mertz, vice president of Finance


William “Bill” Mertz joined TCEC’s cooperative family as vice president of Finance in January. Mertz brings 25 years of career and leadership experience with him.


Most recently, Mertz was a member of executive management at DMEA in Montrose, Colo. As Chief Financial Manager, his responsibilities included internal controls, treasury, financial planning, cost analysis, billing, revenue, rates, risk management and member services.


Mertz said several factors attracted him to join TCEC.


“What really sold me first and foremost was the people,” he said. “Te leadership impressed me. When I did my research online in terms of how the cooperative interacted with the community it became obvious that TCEC is engaged and cares about the membership. In talking with Jack and Zac, it was clear they know the greatest resource of the company is its employees so that was an important emphasis. I want to be a part of helping this cooperative advance its goals and strategies.”


Mertz has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Accounting with unofficial minors in Management and Policy and Organization Behavior from the


University of Arizona. He also has a master’s certification in Lean Six Sigma.


Mertz and his wife Barbara have been married 28 years. Barbara is a stay at home mom who is active in her community. Tey have six children, three at home and three grown. Tey also have two granddaughters.


BILL MERTZ


Outside of work, Mertz said he enjoys hiking, golf, basketball and writing. He said he enjoys being outdoors more than anything else.


“My greatest accomplishments and joy come from my family,” Mertz said. “I also believe in being active in my community by supporting the Boy Scouts of America and other community activities and initiatives.”


TCEC employees gave Mertz a warm welcome at the January employee meeting. He said arriving here feels like coming home.


Measure appliance energy use with the Kill A Watt BY JULIANN GRAHAM Communications Coordinator


power their appliances are using and save money by becoming more energy efficient.


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Te cooperative donated two power meters to each of its local libraries in 2011. Te meters can be checked out just like a book, subject to each library’s lending policy.


Simple instructions are included and the devices are easy to use. To measure energy use and cost, the member plugs the Kill A Watt into a power outlet then plugs any 120-volt appliance into the device. Check to ensure the cost per kilowatt-hour is correct then wait a while. Soon, the device will show how much energy the appliance uses as well as the cost to run the appliance. Te longer the appliance is plugged in, the more accurate it will be.


CEC members can borrow a Kill A Watt EZ power meter from a local library to learn how much


“Seeing how much it costs to run an appliance can be a real eye opener,” said Chris Purdy, vice president of Member Solutions. “I recommend this tool to anyone who wants to save money and become more energy conscious.”


Libraries participating in this program are: • Guymon Public Library, Guymon • Olive Warner Memorial Library, Hooker


• OPSU’s Marvin E. McKee Library, Goodwell


• Beaver County Public Library, Beaver • Cimarron County Library, Boise City • Texhoma City Library, Texhoma • Morton County Library, Elkhart, Kan.


Members with questions about energy saving practices or how to use the devices can call TCEC at 580-652-2418 to speak with a friendly member service representative. n


TCEC DISTRIBUTED THE KILL A WATT TO AREA LIBRARIES FOR MEMBERS TO CHECK OUT.


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