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June 2016


OK State Highway 177, Sulphur, Oklahoma


A newsletter for PEC’s electric consumers


Pulling Together to POWER UP


PEC Board Selects New CEO by Jennifer Boeck


P


EC’s Board of Trustees has unanimously chosen Kevin Wood


as the cooperative’s next Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Offi cer. Wood, who currently serves as PEC’s Senior Vice-President of Corporate Services, will succeed Randy Ethridge who has served in the role since 1985.


“After thorough succession planning and comprehensive deliberation, the board is pleased to have found the best individual to assume leadership of the cooperative,” said Eldon Flinn, President of PEC’s Board of Trustees. “Kevin continues to garner respect both inside and outside of the cooperative for his ability to lead. His deep industry knowledge and experience makes him uniquely qualifi ed to lead PEC successfully into the future. We’re delighted that he’s accepted the position.”


Kevin Wood 861804802


PEC line technicians (l-r) Brett Lowrie, Mitch Barnum, Heath Traylor and Dan Gunter pull together to bring up new power line located north of Sulphur on Highway 177 following a devastating tornado which swept through the area Monday evening, May 9, 2016.


A Dangerous Duty


The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics puts electric utility line work among the nation’s top 10 most hazardous professions, according to the agency’s most recent census using 2014 data. Electric line technicians recorded a 19.2 fatality rate per 100,000 workers, ninth on the list. While the number of lineworker fatalities has declined since 1994, about 3 million nonfatal incidents were reported in 2014. Those employed as loggers, fi shermen, aircraft pilots and fl ight engineers led the rankings, with logging notching a fatality rate well above 100.


“I’m honored, and I’m grateful to PEC’s board for the opportunity to lead this exceptional organization of creative, dedicated and talented professionals,” said


Continued on Page 2 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Security lights provide peace of mind


PEC-installed security lighting is not only the most convenient way to light up the exterior of your home, it’s also economical.


7th Annual Ada All-American Blood Drive


PEC is once again teaming up with Mercy hospital and the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center. Save the date. Join us Thursday, July 7, 2016, at the Pontotoc County Agri-Plex in Ada.


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