A publication of the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives
Growing up on a New Jersey farm and competing in a variety of youth sports, Megan Simmons thought she found her calling as a utility locator at age 19. A short pursuit of a nursing career led to the realization that she was meant to work outdoors.
Annual lineworker rodeo celebrates 20th anniversary May 2024 by Jim Robertson, Staff Writer What started out as a small competition for bragging rights has turned into the largest regional event of its kind in the U.S. Since 2003, co-op and other utility lineworkers...
Co-op family comes together following life-changing event April 2024 by Chelsea Wootten, Contributing Writer Last summer, Rob Book was finishing up his first six months as Delaware Electric Cooperative’s president and CEO. Enjoying the challenges associated with...
Former Youth Tour delegate becomes the chaperone March 2024 by Jim Robertson, Staff Writer For more than 50 years, high school students have congregated in the nation’s capital for an inspiring week. In 2008, Katie Luckett represented Choptank Electric Cooperative as...
On Nov. 3, nearly 80 young women from across the commonwealth participated in an experience that introduced them to career paths in the energy industry, including that of a lineworker.
A lifelong member of Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative, Dustin Francis fondly remembers attending co-op annual meetings with his grandparents.
Jill Scherzer and her team at NOVEC encourage students today to consider the booming energy industry, which is in need of hardworking people with a hunger for learning.
