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PUTTING SKILLS
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The cooperative difference ctober is National Cooperative
O
various states who collaborate on
Month, and we are celebrating
projects to promote the industry.
by highlighting emerging leaders
That type of open, collaborative
in Indiana’s cooperatives. This
group does not typically exist
month’s feature story showcases
among other types of magazines.
eight individuals who are making a difference in their co-ops and communities.
Co-ops are managed by people from your own communities. The staff and board of directors
As you read their profiles, you
are your friends, neighbors, and
will notice a common theme: a
sometimes even family members.
deep commitment to the co-op
They understand your energy
culture and a genuine concern for
and billing concerns because
serving their members. It’s hard
they share them. Because electric
not to embrace this commitment
cooperatives are not-for-profit,
when you work for a co-op.
they represent their members’
From my experience, the co-op world is truly unique. There is
best interests and do not seek to charge more to line their pockets.
no competition among electric
In today’s environment, it’s hard not
cooperatives; instead, each co-op is
to feel like every company is out to
willing to share information and assist
get you or overcharge you just to
others with any challenges they meet.
gain a profit. Co-op members can
Having come from the trade press industry, where there is intense competition and jostling to be first,
take solace in knowing their co-op is working for them, and that’s something to celebrate all year.
I found this concept eye-opening.
BRITT DAVIS | editor
I’m even part of an association of
bdavis@indianaec.org
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INDIANA CONNECTION CONTENTS
OCTOBER
10 FOOD
12 ENERGY 03 FROM THE EDITOR 05 C0-OP NEWS
20 CITIES
22 CO-OP NEWS
13 GRASSROOTS Navigating electric deregulation
21 WABASH VALLEY NEWS 22 C0-OP NEWS
Energy news and information
14 FEATURE STORY
The power of timing: Members
from your electric cooperative
Eight cooperative emerging
take a deeper look at time-of-use
09 SAFETY Guy wires play a critical role in community safety
10 FOOD
leaders are driving innovation across the state
23 C0-OP NEWS
20 CITIES
options expanded
Pay by cash payment
South Bend
Indulge in your fall cravings with these pumpkin desserts
12 ENERGY Boost efficiency and stay warm this winter
4 OCTOBER 2026
ON THE COVER: At the Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo, Boone Power’s Dustin Baker completed the Hurtman Rescue event in 2 minutes, 53.38 seconds, with a perfect score and a third-place finish among 28 journeyman competitors!
THE COOPERATIVE DIFFERENCE: boonepower.com CONTACT US 800-897-7362 EMAIL contactus@boonepower.com OFFICE HOURS 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. STREET ADDRESS 1207 Indianapolis Ave., Lebanon, IN 46052 MAILING ADDRESS P.O. Box 563, Lebanon, IN 46052 POWER OUTAGES The easiest way to report a power outage is on the SmartHub mobile app. BOARD OF DIRECTORS DISTRICT 1 W. Daniel Lawson DISTRICT 2 Thomas E. Dull DISTRICT 3 Mark Gruninger DISTRICT 4 Brian Gott DISTRICT 5 Jon Stevens DISTRICT 6 Alan D. Cragun DISTRICT 7 Bruce Guernsey DISTRICT 8 Mark Starkey DISTRICT 9 Noel R. Kendall
READ ONLINE! Find a digital flipbook version of the magazine on the SmartHub mobile app or on our website.
Listening, responding, and serving October is National Cooperative
Turning feedback into action
Month, a time to celebrate what
We also learned that you want
makes electric cooperatives
greater transparency about
different. We are owned by
rates, growth, and infrastructure
those we serve. That means our
investments, and more tools to
customers are members of our
help manage your energy costs.
cooperative, and we want to understand what matters to you and respond to your needs.
read my columns over the past few months, where I’ve
Earlier this year, we conducted
addressed some of these topics
a member satisfaction
of interest. If you missed any,
survey, and I want to share
you can find them easily from
some of what we heard.
boonepower.com/news.
We’re pleased that overall
Many of the things we are doing
satisfaction with Boone Power
today align directly with what
increased from 69% in 2024 to
we heard through the survey.
72% this year. The percentage of
We launched our optional
members who said we are meeting
time-of-use rate pilot program
their expectations also increased,
this summer to give members
from 71% to 74%. Our reliability
another way to manage their
remains one of our greatest
energy costs, and we introduced
strengths, with 87% of members
prepaid billing last month as an
satisfied with the reliability of their
option for members who want
electric service and 82% satisfied
more control over when and
with our response to outages.
how they pay for electricity.
Satisfaction Ratings OVERALL SATISFACTION
69% 2024
72% 2026
MEETING EXPECTATIONS FOLLOW US Follow us on social media for energy-saving tips and important updates and reminders.
I hope you’ve been able to
71% 2024
74% 2026
SATISFACTION WITH RELIABILITY OF THEIR ELECTRIC SERVICE
82%
87%
SATISFACTION WITH RESPONSE TO OUTAGES
Keeping costs in focus Another aspect that sets us apart as a cooperative is that we operate as a not-for-profit. So, when our wholesale power costs go down, we pass those reductions onto you, our members. We’re proud to have been able to do that not once, but twice, in 2026. (continued on page 8)
OCTOBER 2026 5
BOONE POWER CO-OP NEWS
FROM THE PRESIDENT & CEO
BOONE POWER CO-OP NEWS
PUTTING SKILLS
TO THE TEST
BOONE POWER LINEMEN DEMONSTRATE THE WORK BEHIND SAFE, RELIABLE SERVICE AT STATEWIDE RODEO AND BRING HOME A THIRD-PLACE FINISH hen you see a Boone Power
W
In the Apprentice division,
lineman high above the
Thompson finished in
ground, there is a lot more
seventh place overall out of
happening than climbing a
27 competitors, with a perfect
pole and stringing wire.
score across all three events,
Equipment must be handled correctly, connections must be made precisely, and when something goes wrong, linemen need to know how to respond quickly and safely. Those were the types of skills on display Aug. 20–21, when eight Boone Power linemen competed in the Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo at the Hendricks
as well as seventh place in the A2.3 Clip-In event. Team 2 placed 10th overall in the Fiberglass Crossarm Changeout. But the rodeo is about more than speed or trophies. The competitions are designed to showcase the skills linemen use on the job, including climbing, safely handling equipment, responding to
County Fairgrounds in Danville.
emergencies,
Journeyman Linemen Dustin
as a team.
Baker and Nick Shepherd, and Apprentice Lineman Seth Thompson, competed in individual events. Baker also competed as part of Boone Power Team 1, alongside Apprentices Ryan Taylor and Nathan Funk. Boone Power Team 2 was comprised of Journeymen Marcus Pingleton and Trevor Jones, and
and working
The annual Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo is a chance to recognize the people who put skill to work every day to
Apprentice Cole Van Enkevort.
help us provide
Baker completed the Hurtman
electricity to our
Rescue event in 2 minutes, 53.38
members. At
seconds, with a perfect score
Boone Power,
and a third-place finish among
we are proud
28 journeyman competitors. In
to have many
the A2.3 Clip-In competition,
hardworking,
he finished fourth with a time of
dedicated
3:00.58 — just 1.20 seconds behind
linemen on
the third-place finisher.
our team!
6 OCTOBER 2026
NATHAN FUNK
safe, reliable
Baker finished third place in the Hurtman Rescue.
NICK SHEPHERD
COLE VAN ENKEVORT AND MARCUS PINGLETON
Competition 101 WHAT DO LINEMEN DO AT A RODEO? HERE’S A QUICK LOOK AT THE 2026 EVENTS: INDIVIDUAL EVENTS A2.3 Clip-In: Working from a 40-foot pole, the lineman moved a primary power line from temporary rollers onto permanent insulators and secured it with specially formed ties.
Hurtman Rescue: The lineman responded to a simulated emergency in which a coworker was injured on a pole. The lineman climbed to the victim, secured the manikin, cut it free, and lowered it to the ground in a controlled manner. The goal wasn’t simply speed — it was to get the injured RYAN TAYLOR
worker down without causing further injury.
Knot Tying: Linemen use a variety of knots and hitches to secure equipment and materials. Competitors moved through stations and tied commonly used knots, which were judged for accuracy.
THREE-PERSON TEAM EVENTS Three-Phase Dead-End Changeout: The team replaced three insulators that support the power lines on a pole. They also spliced and repositioned one of the lines, making sure all SETH THOMPSON
three phases were properly aligned and secured.
Hurtman Rescue: All three team members worked together to rescue an injured lineman mannikin from a pole. One climbed to reach the injured worker while the ground crew assisted with the rescue and lowered them safely to the ground. DUSTIN BAKER
Fiberglass Crossarm Changeout: Teams replaced the 75-pound fiberglass crossarm that supports power lines on a pole. They had to
TREVOR JONES
safely secure the lines, remove the old crossarm, install the new one, and reconnect the lines.
Underground Riser Arrestor Change: Teams replaced equipment that helps protect underground electrical equipment from voltage surges. The event tested their ability to work safely and efficiently as a team while making the necessary change out. OCTOBER 2026 7
BOONE POWER CO-OP NEWS
Journeyman Linemen Dustin Baker and Nick Shepherd, and Apprentice Lineman Seth Thompson, competed in individual events. Baker also competed as part of Boone Power Team 1, alongside Apprentices Ryan Taylor and Nathan Funk. Boone Power Team 2 was comprised of Journeymen Marcus Pingleton and Trevor Jones, and Apprentice Cole Van Enkevort.
BOONE POWER CO-OP NEWS
located south of our current
(continued from page 5)
office building. This will give us The first was in May, when the
a dedicated place to continue
average General Service member
to serve members in person,
using 1,200 kilowatt-hours per
including having conversations
month saw a $3.49 decrease on
with our team and making bill
their bill. Across Indiana, the
payments, while construction
average cost per kilowatt-hour
continues. We will share more
was 18.2 cents at that time, with
details as those plans take
Boone Power’s average price per
shape, so please stay tuned
kilowatt-hour being 17.2 cents.
for additional information.
In August, we passed along
The survey also reinforced
another reduction, averaging
something fundamental about the
$3.76 for the same 1,200
cooperative difference. Those who
kilowatt-hours, bringing Boone
identify themselves as members
Power’s average price per
are highly satisfied with Boone
kilowatt-hour to 16.9 cents.
Power — 93% of those respondents
BOONE COUNTY BATTLE OF THE BBQ WHITESTOWN SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
reported being satisfied. We know
2026 Rate Decreases Based on the average household using 1,200 kWh per month
there is real value in helping those we serve understand that Boone Power is more than the company that delivers electricity to your home or business.
MAY
AUGUST
We are your cooperative, locally
-$3.49
-$3.76
community. We have enjoyed
17.2
16.9
CENTS/KWH
CENTS/KWH
$206.51
$202.75
TOTAL BILL
TOTAL BILL
operated, and dedicated to our participating in several wellattended community events over the summer and fall, including the Whitestown Summer Concert Series, the Boone County Battle of the BBQ in support of the Boone County Cancer Society,
Serving you during construction
and the Festival of Turning
Just as keeping costs in focus is
Leaves in Thorntown. It’s been
important, so is making sure we
a great opportunity to meet
continue to provide the level of
members and share more about
service our members expect. As
our programs and services.
construction progresses on our new administration building, I want you to know there will be some upcoming changes to the way you interact with us during this transition.
National Cooperative Month is the perfect opportunity to thank you for the feedback
how we are working to respond to what you have shared with us. As we continue to grow and build for the future, our commitment remains the same: providing reliable electricity, keeping costs in focus, and continually working to serve you, our members.
you share with us — whether through member satisfaction surveys, attendance at educational
We are developing plans for
events we host (such as the one
a mobile office space to be
highlighted on pages 22-23), or
8 OCTOBER 2026
at local festivals — and to share
Bill Conley President & CEO
BY CHRIS ADAM
Guy wires can be found
“At your electric cooperative, safety
fence, give the guy wires plenty
throughout the community. They
is always a priority,” said Chris
of space. Call 811 if you plan on
are tensioned cables attached
Gearld, director of safety, training
digging on your property.
to utility poles, radio towers,
and workforce development at
tents, and other tall structures to
Indiana Electric Cooperatives. “By
help keep them stable. They are
staying aware of guy wires and
typically anchored in the ground
respecting their purpose, we can all
and attached to utility poles to
help keep our communities safe.”
help support the structure against the constant pull of power lines. They are under high tension, so they shouldn’t be tampered with. If a guy wire is loose, bent, or cut, it can compromise the stability of the entire pole. In some cases, that could lead to leaning poles, sagging lines, power outages, or injuries. Yellow or plastic covers are often found near the bottom of some guy wires. These are called guy guards and help make the wires easier to see so people don’t accidentally walk or drive into them.
Indiana’s electric cooperatives encourage members to follow these safety tips around guy wires:
Remind children not to play on or around guy wires. They may look like fun to climb, but they aren’t designed for play.
Speak up if something looks wrong. If you notice a guy wire that’s loose, damaged, or disconnected from the
Don’t attach anything to a guy wire. Signs, decorations,
ground, contact your local
pet leashes, and sports
checked by a professional.
equipment can strain the wire or the anchor over time.
electric cooperative to have it
While they may not look dangerous, guy wires play an
Be careful when mowing, trimming, or digging nearby.
important role in supporting
Hitting a guy wire with lawn
businesses, and communities.
equipment can damage it and
Staying aware of a few basics
create a safety hazard. If you
can help prevent accidents.
infrastructure that powers homes,
are planning a project such as planting a tree or installing a
OCTOBER OCTOBER 2026 2026 9
INDIANA CONNECTION SAFETY
Guy wires play a critical role in community safety
INDIANA CONNECTION FOOD
An autumn essential INDULGE IN YOUR PUMPKIN CRAVINGS WITH THESE EASY DESSERTS
10 OCTOBER 2026
RECIPES PREPARED AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY INDIANA CONNECTION STAFF.
INDIANA CONNECTION FOOD
Frozen pumpkin ice cream pie PATRICIA ZOBRIST, KNOX
2 9-inch graham cracker crusts
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup pumpkin
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
6 cups or 1 1/2 quarts vanilla ice cream, softened
1/2 tsp ginger or cinnamon
Mix all the ingredients except the ice cream. Then gradually beat together with the ice cream. Pour into the two pie shells and freeze until firm.
Pumpkin crumb coffee cake BECKY METZ, GREENSBURG
2 cups flour
6 Tbsp butter
CRUMB TOPPING
2 tsp baking powder
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup and 1 Tbsp sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
2 eggs
3/4 cup flour
1/2 tsp ginger
15 oz can pumpkin
4 Tbsp cold butter
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
Combine the dry ingredients and set aside. Beat the sugar and butter until fluffy. Add the eggs and pumpkin and mix well. Add the dry ingredients and mix until smooth. Pour into a greased 8-inch-by-8inch baking dish. Combine the crumb topping with a fork. Sprinkle onto batter. Bake at 350 F for 40-45 minutes. Cool before slicing.
Pumpkin chip cookies SUSAN J. ROARK, BICKNELL
1 1/2 cups butter
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups brown sugar
2 tsp baking soda
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
15 oz can pumpkin
1 tsp salt
1 large egg
2 cups chocolate chips
1 tsp vanilla
Cream the butter and sugar. Beat in the pumpkin, egg, and vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients and stir in. Then mix in the chocolate chips. Drop a tablespoon size of dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 15 minutes at 350 F, or until the edges are browned. Remove from the sheet to a cooling rack. OCTOBER 2026 11
INDIANA CONNECTION ENERGY
Get your home winter-ready SIMPLE STEPS TO BOOST ENERGY EFFICIENCY
I
t may seem hard to believe, but
scheduling to optimize heating,
winter is just around the corner. As
as even a few degrees of setback
temperatures drop, utility bills can rise. But there are some steps you can take to improve energy efficiency before the cold weather arrives.
can produce noticeable savings. Another simple trick is to reverse ceiling fans. Most fans have a winter, or reverse, setting. Set the fan to
One of the best places to start
rotate clockwise at low speed to push
is sealing air leaks. Check for
warm air down from the ceiling and
drafts around windows, doors,
distribute heat more evenly. This can
electrical outlets on exterior walls,
make rooms feel warmer without
attic hatches, and basement or
changing the thermostat settings.
crawlspace openings. Preventing warm air from escaping is just as important as keeping cold air out.
Your windows can also help regulate the temperature inside the house. Open any curtains facing south on a
While you’re checking that attic,
sunny day to capture heat, then close
look at the insulation. The same
curtains and blinds at night to reduce
goes for exterior walls, basements,
heat loss. You might even consider
and ductwork in unheated areas.
thermal curtains for older windows.
Adding insulation is one of the simplest and most effective energy-efficiency solutions.
In general, be aware of energyefficient habits that can make a difference over the course
Next, make sure your heating system
of the winter, such as dressing
is operating at peak efficiency.
warmly indoors instead of
Replace air filters, make sure vents
bumping up the heat.
and registers are unobstructed, and seal any leaks around the duct.
These are just a few ways to prepare your home and yourself to stay
If you don’t already have one,
warm, lower costs, and enjoy the
consider installing a programmable
winter season a little more.
or smart thermostat. Automated settings can lower the temperature while you’re asleep or away, then
Brian Reynolds
warm the house before you wake
Energy Advisor Jackson County REMC
up or return home. Use smart
12 OCTOBER 2026
Balancing competition and cost in Indiana’s energy market Electric deregulation —
States with some form of retail
integrated resource planning,
sometimes called “retail choice” or
choice include Connecticut,
and alternative regulatory
“restructuring” — is often presented
Delaware, Illinois, Maine,
approaches — to accommodate
as a simple proposition: allow
Maryland, Massachusetts,
large customers within the
customers to shop for electricity,
Michigan, New Hampshire,
regulated framework.
introduce competition, and let
New Jersey, New York, Ohio,
the market produce better prices
Pennsylvania, Rhode Island,
and more choices. In practice, deregulation is more complicated. It changes who supplies electricity, how generation costs are recovered, and how the financial risks of maintaining a reliable electric system are distributed.
A specific responsibility Under Indiana’s regulated structure, electric utilities have defined service territories and are responsible for generating or procuring electricity, delivering it to customers, maintaining the grid, and planning for future demand. The basic principle is that the utility serving an area has both the obligation and responsibility to serve customers there. Retail choice changes part of that relationship. Customers may purchase electricity from a competitive supplier while continuing to rely on the incumbent utility for transmission and distribution. The poles, wires, substations, and other infrastructure remain in place. Retail choice changes
and Texas. Programs vary significantly, with some allowing broad participation
The debate should not begin and end with whether a data center or manufacturer might obtain a lower price. The more important
and others imposing limits.
question is who bears the costs and
Accommodating large-load customers
changes a system built around
Limited deregulation is particularly relevant to large-load customers such as data centers and major industrial facilities. Supporters argue these customers should be able to negotiate directly
risks left behind. Before Indiana long-term planning, shared infrastructure, and an obligation to serve, policymakers should carefully examine what retail choice has meant elsewhere — and who ultimately paid the price.
with competitive suppliers and potentially obtain lower prices. That is also where significant concerns arise. Large-load customers can represent enormous electricity demand and substantial revenue that support long-term generation, transmission, and distribution investments. If they purchase power elsewhere while continuing to depend on the broader electric system, the costs incurred to serve them may be left behind and ultimately passed on to other customers.
the generation supplier; it does
Indiana already has mechanisms
not eliminate dependence on
— including special contracts,
the local electric system.
power purchase agreements, OCTOBER 2026 13
INDIANA CONNECTION GRASSROOTS
NAVIGATING ELECTRIC DEREGULATION
INDIANA CONNECTION EMERGING LEADERS
CREATING A
BRIGHTER FUTURE INDIANA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES PRESENTS EIGHT EMERGING LEADERS WHO ARE SHAPING A BETTER TOMORROW BY JODI BORGER
A
cross Indiana, a new generation of leaders is rising to guide electric
cooperatives forward. They bring inventive ideas, technical expertise, and a strong dedication to service and community, embodying the cooperative spirit. In celebration of National Cooperative Month, Indiana Electric Cooperatives (IEC), the publisher of Indiana Connection, is recognizing eight rising leaders from around the state. These individuals do more than just maintain the lights; they also build community bonds, promote innovation, and equip co-ops to face future challenges and opportunities.
At IEC, we commend these emerging leaders and believe they will be the key to moving the industry and their cooperatives forward. Their commitment to service and community is shaping a better future for their members and all Hoosiers. — JOHN CASSADY, CEO Indiana Electric Cooperatives
For extended profiles of each of the emerging leaders, go to indianaconnection.org.
14 OCTOBER 2026
HAYLEY BERG
DECATUR COUNTY REMC
HENRY COUNTY REMC
Senior Marketing and Communications Specialist
Manager of Member Services
Abby Asher’s path to marketing and
When Hayley Berg joined Henry County REMC
communications wasn’t a straight one.
as a part-time customer service representative
She originally attended college for elementary education but changed direction when she realized it wasn’t the right fit. After earning her degree from Purdue University, she took a position combining human resources and marketing. Her first connection to Decatur County REMC came as a co-op member attending the Annual Meeting. When a member service representative position opened in 2012, she applied. Asher spent nearly four years in member service before moving into billing. Marketing was added to her responsibilities in 2022,
in December 2014, she was still months away from graduating high school. She didn’t know much about electric cooperatives — or that she was beginning a career that would eventually lead her to manage the department. The day after graduating in 2015, Berg became a full-time employee. After six years as a customer service representative, she was promoted to member services coordinator in 2021 and became manager of member services in April 2026. Through each role, one thing has remained constant: her focus on members.
and in January 2024, she became senior
“I can’t always give the members exactly what
marketing and communications specialist.
they need, but I always try to find a solution that
“Looking back, I’m really glad my path through the cooperative wasn’t a straight line,” Asher
works for them and us to make sure they know we value them as members and people,” Berg said.
said. “Working in member service and billing
Berg has continued building her skills along
gave me a much better understanding of our
the way. She completed the IEC Leadership
members, our employees, and how the different
Edge Program and Hoosier Energy’s MSR
areas of the cooperative work together.”
HEATS Program, earned her Certified
That experience now shapes her approach to communications. She created Decatur County REMC’s Little Crew Club, which earned a Gold Award in the national Spotlight on Excellence Awards. She has also helped expand
Key Account Executive credential, and completed Advanced Communication training through the Bell Leadership Institute. She is also finishing an associate degree through Ivy Tech Community College.
live line safety demonstrations and create
Her involvement extends beyond Henry County
and launch the PowerStream Fiber brand.
REMC. This year, Berg serves as president of
Asher has continued developing her cooperative knowledge through the IEC Leadership Edge
IEC’s CSR Section, helping plan programs for customer service representatives across the state.
Program and Hoosier Energy’s Member
Now approaching 12 years with the cooperative,
Service Representative Program.
Berg is focused on growing into her newest
“As we grow and evolve with new services like
role while helping her team do the same.
PowerStream Fiber, I think it’s important that
“I am excited to see how things advance over the
we don’t lose sight of what makes a cooperative
next several years, learn new ways to enhance
different — our history, our values, and our
our members’ experience, and continue
connection to the people we serve,” she said.
to grow myself and my team,” she said. OCTOBER 2026 15
INDIANA CONNECTION EMERGING LEADERS
ABBY ASHER
INDIANA CONNECTION EMERGING LEADERS
CODY FLETCHER
JASON HUGHES
KANKAKEE VALLEY REMC
KANKAKEE VALLEY REMC
Director of Engineering
A-lineman
Cody Fletcher grew up knowing Kankakee
For years, becoming a lineman was
Valley REMC as the electric co-op that
something Jason Hughes thought about
served his family. Today, he is helping
— but wasn’t sure would ever happen.
lead its engineering department.
After seven years in construction, Hughes had
“The co-ops really do care about the people
a full-time job and three young daughters to
they serve,” Fletcher said. “Everyone puts
support, making a career change difficult. But his
the member first, whether it’s the CSR who
wife’s grandfather, a longtime lineman who spent
is an actual person you get to talk to when
part of his career with an electric co-op, continued
you call our office or the linemen who work
encouraging him. He told Hughes about an
all night long to get the power back on.”
opening for a groundman and urged him to apply.
Fletcher earned a degree in construction
That opportunity brought Hughes to Marshall
engineering and management technology
County REMC in 2015, where he completed
from Purdue University North Central,
IEC’s Rural Electric Apprenticeship Program
now Purdue University Northwest.
(REAP) and earned an associate degree
After college, he joined an investor-owned
from Ivy Tech Community College.
utility as a field engineer and spent five
In 2022, Hughes joined Kankakee Valley REMC,
years there before a former coworker
where he now serves as an A-lineman and
recruited him to Kankakee Valley REMC.
frequently leads crews on projects ranging
Fletcher joined the co-op as engineering
from pole replacements to line rebuilds.
supervisor in June 2022 and quickly found that
“I am so passionate about what I do,” Hughes
his role extended beyond engineering. He has
said. “I enjoy teaching others whenever I can.”
made it a priority to build relationships across departments and help connect employees in the office with those working in the field. “I feel like I have helped to bridge the gap between departments inside the co-op,” Fletcher said. “I have a close relationship with all parties and can
That willingness to help others develop is something his coworkers have noticed and appreciate. Hughes also gives back outside his day-to-day responsibilities, volunteering for community
bring them together and help with any problems.”
projects, representing the cooperative at
Fletcher graduated from IEC’s Rural
electric cooperative trades camp.
Electric Leaders in Training Exchange,
local events, and mentoring youth at the
or RELITE, program in 2024.
He has continued preparing himself for future
In August, Fletcher was promoted
Lineman Training Program and participating in
to director of engineering.
the two-year RELITE leadership development
“I look forward to continuing to grow as a leader and to build my career at the co-op,” Fletcher said. “I hope that I will always keep the members first in all decisions made.”
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opportunities, completing IEC’s Advanced
program. As part of RELITE, Hughes developed a leadership motto that reflects his approach: “Great leadership starts with integrity.”
JAY COUNTY REMC Marketing and Communications Coordinator
RYAN STUTHERS SOUTH CENTRAL INDIANA REMC Manager of System Planning and Engineering
From employee mystery games to community
A college career fair introduced Ryan Stuthers
cookbooks and food drives, Carly Nichols
to electric cooperatives. What began as an
has found plenty of ways to put her
interest in infrastructure quickly became an
creativity to work at Jay County REMC.
appreciation for the co-op model behind it.
“Exercising my creativity and helping
“I had always been interested in infrastructure
the community are my two greatest joys
over manufacturing or product development,”
with this job,” Nichols said. “Anytime I can
Stuthers said. “The electric cooperatives — service
combine these two things is a great day.”
in not only infrastructure, but in democratic,
A 2003 Ball State University graduate with a degree in theater, Nichols didn’t set out to
member-owned, not-for-profit infrastructure — was a clear path of interest for me.”
pursue marketing or communications. Her
Today, Stuthers is manager of system planning
introduction to the co-op came while she was
and engineering at South Central Indiana
working in the Energy Assistance Department
REMC, where he oversees line design, system
at Community & Family Services, where she
planning, system control operations, and GIS.
collaborated with Jay County REMC employees to help members receive energy assistance.
His path to the co-op industry began while
When the co-op’s marketing coordinator retired in
IEC’s Ann Mears at a career fair and, through
2020, an employee encouraged Nichols to apply.
that connection, met Gregg Wolven, the former
Six years later, Nichols remains Jay County REMC’s marketing and communications coordinator — and its one-person marketing department. Early in her co-op career, Nichols was tasked with developing a monthly competition program to boost employee engagement. Since then, she
studying at Anderson University. Stuthers met
director of engineering at WIN Energy REMC, who gave him the opportunity to spend time at the co-op and learn more about the industry. After earning his bachelor’s degree in 2020, Stuthers joined Tipmont, where he spent five years before joining South Central Indiana REMC, in 2025.
has created office-friendly versions of Battleship,
Stuthers has continued to build his technical and
Monopoly, Candy Land, and Clue, along
leadership skills throughout his career. He earned
with contests, treasure hunts, and mysteries.
a master’s degree from Arizona State University
Her REMClue game earned a Silver Award in
in 2024 and graduated from IEC’s RELITE
the 2023 Spotlight on Excellence Awards.
program that same year. In 2025, he became a
That community involvement ranges from
certified Project Management Professional.
electrical safety and 4-H programs to career
Stuthers also serves as a consulting member
fairs and food drives. Nichols recently
of NRECA’s transmission & distribution
created the Little Lineworkers Squad, which
engineering committee (TDEC), contributing
was inspired and guided by Abby Asher’s
to industry research and technical guidance. He
Little Crew Club. She continually uses her
is a member of Anderson University’s Alumni
creativity to benefit everyone around her.
Council, engineering advisory board, and is an adjunct professor of electrical engineering.
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INDIANA CONNECTION EMERGING LEADERS
CARLY NICHOLS
INDIANA CONNECTION EMERGING LEADERS
BRODY WADE
TOMMY WISEMAN
JCREMC
HARRISON REMC
GIS Technician
Accounting Manager
JCREMC was part of Brody Wade’s childhood
The first time Tommy Wiseman heard of Harrison
long before it became part of his career.
REMC was years before he considered working
His mother worked for the co-op, and Wade remembers spending time at the office after school. Today, Wade is JCREMC’s GIS technician, and many of the employees who watched him grow up are now his co-workers. Wade earned a bachelor’s degree from Purdue University in 2022. During and after
there. During his final summer of college, Wiseman interned with Monroe Shine, a public accounting firm that audits several local electric cooperatives, including Harrison REMC. “Working on those audits opened my eyes to the cooperative model and the benefits that come with working for these organizations,” Wiseman said.
college, he worked as an environmental
After graduating from the University
scientist in environmental restoration and
of Southern Indiana, Wiseman joined
geographic information systems, or GIS.
Monroe Shine full-time and later earned
Wade wanted to return home and apply his skills
his Certified Public Accountant license.
locally. When a position opened at JCREMC
He eventually moved to First Harrison Bank as a
in 2022, it gave him that opportunity.
senior accountant, working closely with the CFO
Over the past four years, Wade has gained experience beyond GIS, including engineering and operations. He has earned certifications
and assisting with financial reporting. Nearly five years later, he applied for the accounting manager position at Harrison REMC.
in drone operations and staking engineering,
Now more than two and a half years into his
completed Hoosier Energy’s HEATS
co-op career, Wiseman has developed an even
program, and trained in 811 locating.
greater appreciation for the cooperative model.
His environmental background proved
“In an industry where you might expect
beneficial at the co-op. When solar was added
organizations to compete, there is instead
to JCREMC’s system, Wade helped introduce
a genuine willingness to share ideas and
agrivoltaics, partnering with the U.S. Fish and
help your peers succeed,” he said.
Wildlife Service to establish native perennial pollinator habitat around the solar field.
Wiseman carries that co-op spirit into his
For the past two years, Wade has chaired
Harrison County Chamber of Commerce and
the co-op’s sponsorship team, helping
Harrison County Community Foundation.
support local organizations.
community, serving on the boards of the
Looking ahead, Wiseman sees both
Additionally, for the past four years, he
challenges and opportunities as Harrison
has volunteered as a coach for a local high
REMC prepares for the future.
school FFA program where he led a wildlife habitat education program team.
“One of the biggest things that I have learned since stepping into management is that
“Giving back to the community that gave me so
things rarely stay the same,” Wiseman said.
much growing up is the biggest reason I do what
“You have to be willing to adapt, continue
I do professionally and personally,” Wade said.
learning, and prepare for what’s ahead.”
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ABBY ASHER
HAYLEY BERG
CODY FLETCHER
JASON HUGHES
“Abby’s teamwork, mutual support, and shared purpose give her a mindset that prioritizes group success over her own personal gain. She consistently works to solve problems and help Decatur County REMC achieve its goals.”
“Hayley consistently approaches challenges head-on and finds creative, effective solutions. She is a hands-on manager who consistently supports her team and excels at recognizing and celebrating her department’s accomplishments.”
“His willingness to invest time in coaching and supporting colleagues has strengthened both individual performance and the overall effectiveness of the engineering department.”
“Jason leads by example, and when he steps into the role of crew leader, he makes sure everyone has a voice on the jobsite. People respect him because he listens, treats everyone with kindness, and is always willing to help.”
JOHNNY SCHISLER DECATUR COUNTY REMC Operations Manager
JEFF MAROON KANKAKEE VALLEY REMC GIS Administrator
SCOTT HANSON
JOANNA PENTICUFF
KANKAKEE VALLEY REMC Director of Operations
HENRY COUNTY REMC Member Service Representative
CARLY NICHOLS
RYAN STUTHERS
BRODY WADE
TOMMY WISEMAN
“Carly is the type of person who goes out of her way to help others but never wants to be in the spotlight or receive any kind of recognition. She is continuously finding ways to bring our whole company together, while also finding new ways to connect with and serve our community.”
“What truly sets Ryan apart is his investment in people. He creates an environment built on trust, mentorship, and continuous learning, encouraging his team to strengthen their technical skills and deepen their system knowledge.”
“Brody has a great sense of pride in his work, and it shows every day. He loves learning new things and takes the initiative to assist others whenever possible. His cooperative spirit and commitment to community are second to none. We are lucky to have Brody on our team.”
MISSY MAY
SOUTH CENTRAL INDIANA REMC Supervisor of System Operations
“Tommy demonstrates exceptional professionalism, sound judgment, and maturity in his work and his interactions with employees, management, and the board of directors. His strong accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy have made him an invaluable member of our leadership team.”
JAY COUNTY REMC Billing Coordinator
STEFANIE LIFFORD
JOHN STURM JCREMC CEO
DAVID LETT HARRISON REMC CEO
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INDIANA CONNECTION EMERGING LEADERS
COLLEAGUES SHARE WHAT SETS THIS YEAR’S EMERGING LEADERS APART
INDIANA CONNECTION CITY SPOTLIGHT
South Bend BY NICOLE THOMAS PUBLIC DOMAIN
South Bend, Indiana, is named after
artifacts, photographs, and firsthand
from rock. Guests can also explore
the bend in the St. Joseph River
accounts. Visitors can learn about
the museum’s aquatic exhibit,
that curves north toward Michigan.
milestones such as the 1882 debut of
which is home to the skeleton of
The Potawatomi and Miami
the electric streetcar, which helped
the world’s largest turtle, measuring
tribes used canoes to travel the
revolutionize urban transportation.
17 feet wide. Beyond its exhibits,
river for trade and transportation. Today, visitors can experience the river through whitewater rafting, kayaking, rowing, and fishing.
LIGHTING UP THE NIGHT Every night at dusk since 2015, the South Bend River Lights casting vibrant colors across the
More than 100 vehicles dating from
water until sunrise. The display,
the 1800s to the present day are on
created to celebrate South Bend’s
display at the Studebaker National
150th birthday, changes colors for
Museum, which celebrates the legacy
special occasions, like glowing red,
of the automobile corporation that
white, and blue for the Fourth of
was based in South Bend from 1852
July or green during University
to 1968. The museum is home to
of Notre Dame football games.
presidential carriages and features the barouche that Abraham Lincoln rode to Ford’s Theatre on the night of his assassination. Special exhibits also include “Moments That Made Us,” a celebration of America’s 250th birthday that explores how local South Bend history helped shape our country’s story through
PHOTO COURTESY OF STUDEBAKER NATIONAL MUSEUM
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Divide Park includes a buffalo pasture and scenic walking trails.
illuminate the St. Joseph River,
CRUISING THROUGH HISTORY
the world’s largest collection of U.S.
the museum’s 90-acre Continental
DINO DISCOVERIES With 43 dinosaur sculptures and 30 skeletons, the Indiana Dinosaur Museum houses one of the country’s largest dinosaur collections. Opened in 2014, the museum features a paleontology laboratory where visitors can watch paleontologists remove and prepare dinosaur fossils
PHOTO COURTESY OF VISIT SOUTH BEND MISHAWAKA
CITY FACTS FOUNDED: 1865 NAMED FOR: The bend in the St. Joseph’s River POPULATION: 103,453
TODAY’S ENERGY DEMANDS W
hen I first joined Wabash Valley Power Alliance about
30 years ago, I not only had more hair, but the issues we were dealing with were much different. Most
INDIANA CONNECTION WVPA NEWS
Co-ops play a vital role in addressing
conversations were about keeping costs down and keeping the lights on. Those priorities haven’t changed, but the conversations certainly have. Today, discussions include topics that seemed unlikely just a few years ago, such as artificial intelligence, data centers, advanced manufacturing, and battery storage. Economic development projects with power requirements larger than entire communities. The demand for electricity is growing, and so is the complexity of the decisions surrounding it. This isn’t the first time our industry has faced a period of significant change. Ninety years ago, communities across rural America faced a different challenge. Electricity was transforming the country, but many rural areas were being left behind. The Rural Electrification Act of 1936 accelerated an effort to bring power to homes, farms, schools, and businesses that investor-owned utilities would not serve. What followed wasn’t built by a corporation chasing profit. It was built by neighbors coming
the principles that shaped the
people they serve. That means the
co-op movement. They’ve
people paying the bills make the
never been more relevant
decisions about how we innovate
than they are now.
and activate, and what we care
Today, we are dealing with how to meet growing demand, maintain reliability, integrate new technologies, and protect affordability in an increasingly complex energy landscape. Those decisions rarely have simple answers. Communities
about. This model allows us to ask questions that go beyond whether something can be done and focus on whether it should be done, how it could be done, how risks are managed, and whether the benefits create long-term value for our member communities.
want growth. Businesses need
The technologies are different
power. Families expect reliability.
from those in 1936. The challenges
Everyone wants affordable
are different. The pace of change is
electricity. And, increasingly,
certainly different. But the need for
electric utilities are being asked to
organizations grounded in their
balance all those priorities at once.
communities, and accountable
together to solve a problem no one
That’s where the co-op model
else would solve. Local ownership,
proves its value. I always talk
local governance, long-term
about our differentiator, and this
thinking, and a focus on service
is where you come in. Co-ops are
over shareholder returns, those are
owned by and governed by the
to them, has never been greater.
Jeff Conrad
President and CEO Wabash Valley Power Alliance
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BOONE POWER CO-OP NEWS
THE POWER OF TIMING:
Members take a deeper look at time-of-use M ore than 200 Boone Power
That doesn’t necessarily mean
members have enrolled
every participating member will
in the cooperative’s optional
save money. Members who can
time-of-use pilot program
shift some of their electricity
since enrollment opened this
use to lower-cost periods may
summer. On Sept. 1, more
have an opportunity to reduce
than 30 members gathered at
their individual energy costs.
the Whitestown Branch of the Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library to take a deeper look at how the program works and why Boone Power is offering it. The Member Ambassadors of the Cooperative event, “The Power of Timing: A Deeper Look at Time-of-Use,” was led by Corey Willis, Boone Power’s Director of Information Services Technology. The discussion went beyond the basics of the new rate to explore how electricity costs are influenced by when energy is used, what Boone Power has been doing to prepare for a time-of-use program, and how member participation will help the cooperative plan for the future. The event also provided an opportunity to answer commonly asked questions about time-of-use.
Why does timing matter? The goal of the time-of-use pilot is to align the rates members pay with the costs associated
Why run a pilot? If time-of-use rates are already being used in other places, why does Boone Power need a pilot? The way Boone Power is billed for wholesale power recently changed. The pilot program provides us time to gather data and evaluate how well the rate option works for our members. “People’s schedules and energy habits are different,” Willis explained during the event. “We can’t know simply from looking at an average load profile how willing members will be to shift their energy use.” The pilot allows Boone Power to collect real-world data from members who are most interested in changing when they use electricity. That information will help the cooperative evaluate whether the program can deliver the intended benefits and whether it makes sense as a long-term option.
Electric vehicle owners are one obvious example of members who may benefit, because charging can often be scheduled for overnight hours. But EVs aren’t the only opportunity. Members might also be able to shift heating, cooling, water heating, laundry, and dishwashing to lower-cost periods. Programmable appliances and smart plugs can make some of those changes easier. The program is designed to give residential members a choice. Participants can use Boone Power’s time-of-use calculator to compare the optional rate with their historical energy use. If you enroll and later decide the rate doesn’t work for you, you can return to the standard rate during the pilot. The event also included a special discussion for members with distributed generation. Under time-of-use, distributed generation accounts use a straightbilling, or cogeneration, model. Members are charged the full
with serving them. By moving
Is time-of-use right for me?
retail rate for the electricity they
some energy use away from the
The answer may depend on
consume and receive a credit
highest-cost periods, members
your household and whether
for the power that we didn’t
could save on their electric bills.
you can shift your electricity use.
have to purchase elsewhere.
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BOONE POWER NOW OFFERS MEMBERS A MORE CONVENIENT WAY TO PAY THEIR ELECTRIC BILL IN CASH AT PARTICIPATING RETAIL LOCATIONS Not everyone wants to pay their
•
barcode from your SmartHub
bills the same way. While many Members listen intently at the recent MAC event, The Power of Timing: A Deeper Look at Time-of-Use, led by Corey Willis, Boone Power’s Director of Information Services Technology.
app at the retailer, or, if
Boone Power members use
you’re using SmartHub on a
SmartHub or automatic bank
computer, print the barcode
draft to pay their electric bill, some prefer to pay with cash. Boone Power still accepts cash
and take it with you. •
Boone Power recently reduced its time-of-use rates following a
bill or add funds to your account
Through a new cash payment
Travel Centers, and Walgreens.
service powered by VanillaDirect, you can generate a barcode through Boone Power’s SmartHub mobile app or website and use it at participating retailers to make your payment at checkout, with a $1.50 convenience fee per transaction,
Your receipt will show the payment as “VDPAY”. The $1.50 convenience fee will be displayed on the receipt
such as 7-Eleven, CVS, Dollar
On-Peak: $0.26825/kWh 7-9 a.m. and 4-7 p.m.
The current standard rate is
•
participating retail locations, General, Dollar Tree, Kroger, Pilot
Super Off-Peak: $0.06875/kWh 11 p.m.-5 a.m.
your payment.
(if you use prepaid billing) at
decrease in wholesale power costs.
Off-Peak: $0.08375/kWh 5-7 a.m., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and 7-11 p.m.
scanning and processing
members have another option. You can pay your Boone Power
At the retailer, present the barcode to the cashier for
payments at our office. But now,
TIME-OF-USE RATES
You can simply show the
as “INCOMM FEE.” •
Your payment will be transmitted to Boone Power in real time.
If you prefer to avoid the $1.50 convenience fee charged by the technology provider, you can continue to make cash payments at the Boone Power office during regular business hours. We know convenience looks different for
$0.12153/kWh.
charged by VanillaDirect.
It’s not too late to participate.
It’s an option that may be more
Whether you
convenient if you prefer cash
prefer to pay
payments and don’t want to make a
by phone, mail
trip to the Boone Power office while
a check, or
you’re already out running errands.
use cash, we’re
The optional time-of-use pilot runs through July 31, 2027, and members can enroll at any time. Use Boone Power’s time-of-use calculator to see how the rate could have affected your bill based on your past 12 months of energy use.
How it works •
everyone.
working to offer options
Log in to SmartHub. From
that make
the “Bill and Pay” menu, select
doing business
“Pay by Cash.” Use the search
with your
Learn more at
function to find participating
boonepower.com/time-of-use.
payment locations near you.
cooperative easier. OCTOBER 2026 23
BOONE POWER CO-OP NEWS
Pay by cash payment options expanded
Indiana’s electric cooperatives put Hoosiers’ needs first The residents and businesses in the communities we serve are our member-owners. We put our members’ needs first.
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