Chris Hill to Depart Municipal Electric Staff at the end of July

Chris Hill has announced his resignation  from the South Dakota Municipal Electric  Association (SDMEA), where he served  as Director of Electric Services for the  past six years.

“Working with the SDMEA board and  the Municipal League staff has been  an incredibly exciting journey. It was  wonderful to meet so many great people  and work with the municipalities to  improve each day,” said Hill. “It has been  an emotional decision for me because I  have enjoyed getting to know everyone  on a personal level. The SDMEA board  members have excelled in being leaders  for myself and the association and I know the association is in good hands.  I am excited to be spending more time  in my hometown and I look forward to  the challenges of being a leader in my  community and school.”

Hill accepted a position teaching  sixth grade in the Plankinton School  District. His last day with the SDMEA  is tentatively scheduled for July 21. Hill  refl ects on his time with the SDMEA in  his column on page 12.

The position of Director of Electric  Services is fi lled by the SDMEA Board.  More information about the opening is  expected in the coming weeks. ■