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Tyler Carlson

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Keepers of the Wild

MEC Advocates for Members at State Capitol

Every year in January, MEC Board of Directors and senior management travel hundreds of miles to Phoenix, AZ – our State Capitol – to educate our elected leaders on Mohave Electric Cooperative priorities and challenges.

Nearly all elections result in change, and November’s election said “farewell” to some electeds with long-term historic knowledge of cooperative principles and said “hello” to 22 newcomers. This year marks the 57th session of the Arizona Legislature with both the AZ House and AZ Senate being occupied with a Republican majority.

One cooperative priority includes advancing a legislative bill that would protect co-ops and other utilities against massive wildfire liability claims, as long as the utilities have taken measures to prevent wildfires from occurring. Insurance falls under controllable expenses for MEC’s

budget and limiting bureaucratic legal insurance claims is one way we can keep costs low as a not-for-profit utility.

In addition to briefing and educating the AZ Legislature, Mohave Electric met with the Arizona Corporation Commissioners (ACC). The ACC is the state regulatory body that has constitutional authority to consider several co-op activities such as ratemaking, infrastructure development, and renewable energy programs. The November election resulted in three new Commissioners of the five total with Republicans holding a 5-0 majority on the Commission.

Cooperatives are self-governed utilities that believe our Board of Directors, being comprised of and elected entirely by other MEC members, are best suited to determine the course of Mohave Electric than folks down in Phoenix. MEC will educate the new Commissioners on the

importance of maintaining this flexibility and work with all Commissioners to reduce regulatory lag, increase efficiencies, and streamline approvals and reporting.

MEC will also be participating in a D.C. advocacy trip in April to meet with several of our U.S. Congressional members and Senators. MEC members can look for the details as well as the outcome of this trip in our summer Currents magazine.

We look forward to working with all our electeds in 2025 and advocating for policies that maintain safe, reliable, and affordable electricity for MEC members.

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MEC Member

PHOTO CONTEST

Great Outdoors Contest Winner:

Shane C.

Shane won a $25 power credit for his photo.

Mohave Electric Cooperative would like our members to show their Co-op spirit by participating in our Photo Contest. Thank you to the members who submitted photos this last round. Power credits for the winner will automatically be added to your member account.

Next Photo Contest Theme

The next photo contest theme is the best Patriotic Red, White, and Blue. MEC members may submit a photo to be featured in an upcoming issue of the quarterly Currents magazine. Submissions may be emailed to mecpa@mohaveelectric.com and must be in high resolution for print in a png or jpeg format. If you have a photo you would like featured, submit it today, and you could also win a $25 dollar power credit. Deadline for submission is April 4, 2025. Members are allowed to submit more than one photo.

Email photos to mecpa@mohaveelectric.com

MEC’s Accounting Supervisor, Kymber Kelly and her daughters volunteering at the 2024 Veterans Day Parade.

Disclaimer: Mohave Electric Cooperative reserves all the rights. Images submitted that feature products that are competitive with our offerings will not be accepted. Photos that are considered poor taste or unsuitable for a family magazine will not be accepted for this publication. Submission of photograph must be an original image from a Mohave Electric Member. Final acceptance or rejection of any image will be determined by the public affairs staff of Mohave Electric Cooperative.

PHOTO BY ALLISON ELLINGSON/ MEC

MEC Scholarship Program Now Up to $10,000

Mohave Electric Cooperative recognizes the importance of higher education and is proud to present the 2025 MEC Scholarship Program. “Education, Training, and Information” is one of the seven Cooperative Principles upheld by MEC. We believe in contributing to the quality of life in our communities, even to the youngest of our members, when we can.

CEO Tyler Carlson envisioned a supplementary, MEC-awarded scholarship, and put into action an investment fund for member education programs. These funds are held separately from rates, and are ear-marked for community projects benefiting MEC members. This annual scholarship is in addition to the thousands of dollars provided for other MEC educational programs including Mohave Community College (MCC) student scholarships, MEC’s Classroom Grants, Washington Youth Tour, Making Accidents Disappear elementary school magic show, Renewable Energy Education Grant, and the partnership with Western Governor’s University (WGU).

We caught up with Amelia Brackett, one of the two 2024 MEC Scholarship Program recipients, and she had this to say about receiving her scholarship award. “The MEC scholarship has assisted me in out-of-state tuition, equivalent to about 150 hours of working a student job, allowing me to focus on studying and achieving my career goals. I hope to use my education and future profession to make a difference in people’s lives, the same

way this scholarship has made a difference in my life.” MEC is incredibly proud of her dedication and success.

Students who are a member of MEC, or a legal dependent of a member, for at least the past two years at date of application, and who are enrolled at a college or university, are eligible to apply for assistance up to $10,000. The program started three years ago with $5,000 available for scholarships but has doubled for the 2025 scholarship award.

Applying is easy, simply fill out the scholarship application and write a short essay, requiring research for recommendations on how one of MEC’s programs may be expanded. Scholarship information and application is available on our website at www.mohaveelectric.com/community/mec-scholarship/.

All applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 25. A panel of judges will be chosen to make final selections, and scholarship check(s) will be sent on the awardee’s behalf to the designated college or university.

If you have questions about the MEC Scholarship Program, please contact Public Affairs at mecpa@mohaveelectric.com.

MEC Scholarship now up to $10,000. Scan the QR code to learn how to apply.

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MEC CEO Tyler Carlson, along with board members Toni Barbaro, Debbie Johnson, and previous board member Michael Bartelt present Amelia Brackett with a $2,500 scholarship grant on June 10, 2024.

PHOTO BY CHRISTINE OWENS/MEC

Students Selected for MEC’s Washington Youth Tour

The evening of December 10, 2024, was an exciting night for seven local eleventh grade students. The students whose parents or guardians are MEC members were selected to represent Mohave Electric Cooperative in the annual Washington Youth Tour.

Six of the top presenting students were awarded the D.C. trip sponsored by MEC. Another student was in for a surprise when TWN Communications announced they would sponsor one student to join the trip. The week-long excursion allows the students to interact with others from all over the country, visit our Capitol’s landmarks, and learn about our country’s extensive history. The annual Youth Tour takes place June 2025 in Washington, D.C. and is funded by assigned capital credits at no cost to members.

MEC selects participants from applicants through a competitive two-step process that includes an essay and presentation before a panel of judges. All applicants must be high school juniors whose parents or guardians are MEC members and receive permission to apply.

This year’s volunteer judges were Inna Platas from TWN Communications, Jeff Gift from River Rock Promotions and Printing, Chief Ted Martin from the Mohave Valley Fire Department, and Lance Ross from Bullhead City School District #15. MEC thanks these judges who volunteered their time to help select the winning students.

MEC would like to formally congratulate the 2025 Washington Youth Tour winners: Cassidy Alvarez, Laisyc Conlogue, Dakota Curley, Kimberly Osuna, Abigail Prickett, Nicholas Reed, and Adrian Vollaire for presenting in front of the judges.

We encourage all 2025-2026 junior class students to apply for the 2026 Washington Youth Tour. Visit www.mohaveelectric.com for details about this program. Application process begins in October 2025.

Washington Youth Tour 2024 student winner Kenneth Lopez returned to MEC to share with the student applicants that during his trip he learned that communication and putting yourself out there is key to succeeding. After attending the Washington Youth Tour trip, Kenny realized that he definitely wanted to go to college. MEC couldn’t be prouder of Kenneth and thanks him for sharing his experience with a future generation. To see the PowerPoint and video Kenny presented at MEC, scan the QR code.

Seven high school juniors were selected to represent Mohave Electric Cooperative in the annual Washington Youth Tour with one student proudly sponsored by TWN Communications.

Left to Right Front Row: MEC CFO Tyler Weldon, Cassidy Alvarez, Dakota Curley, Abigail Prickett, MEC Public Affairs Coordinator Christine Owens. Left to Right Back Row: Nicholas Reed, Kimberly Osuna, Adrian Vollaire, Laisyc Conlogue.

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Fiber Internet at the Speed of Light

TWN’s fiber internet sends data at the speed of light and brings true fiber internet to your home or business.

Fiber internet is the industry’s gold standard and is a more effective method to transmit larger amounts of data when compared to other providers such as cable, satellite, fixed wireless, and DSL. Fiber optic uses glass core jacketed cables to transmit data using light signals to send internet signals increasing speed and reliability. Cable and DSL use copper cables to transmit data using an electrical internet signal. Satellite and fixed wireless use radio signals and often experience service interruptions due to weather or anything that can block the signal from a tower or to the dish.

TWN and MEC have a long-standing relationship, and TWN has even longer relationships in other parts of Arizona. TWN Communications was founded in the late 1990s with the goal of serving rural communities with reliable and affordable communication services

through partnerships with rural electric cooperatives. At that time, long-distance phone service, calling cards, toll-free numbers, and eventually, dial-up internet services were the products offered by TWN in conjunction with their cooperative partners.

Specifically in Arizona, from the late 1990s through the early 2000s, TWN worked with Sierra Southwest Cooperative Services, a marketing and communications extension of Arizona Generation and Transmission Cooperatives to provide these communication services to Arizona co-op members. TWN further evolved to offer fixed wireless services to AZ co-ops.

In 2019, TWN and MEC entered an agreement to jointly design, build, and operate a fiber-optic broadband network. This network would be the first of its kind in Arizona offering fiber-optic internet connectivity with speeds of 1 Gbps and higher to MEC business and residential members.

Today, over 24,000 MEC members now have access to true fiber internet to their home/business, with the first TWN connection made on June 29, 2021. The TWN-MEC broadband network is still under construction, and at completion will provide broadband access to 100% of MEC members.

What are you waiting for? No installation fees and no term commitments. Now offering faster speeds at the same low price! MEC member discounts!

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“Making Accidents Disappear”

Teaching Electrical Safety

cooperatives. Since then, more than two million students at 250 schools in Arkansas have seen Davis’ one-of-a-kind show, and he has been invited to schools in 17 other states.

Davis begins the show by setting the teacher-approved standard for assembly behavior of his young audience. He raises their excitement by telling students he will pick “helpers,” but the helpers will be chosen from those that are sitting up straight with crisscross legs, hands in their lap, not talking to their neighbor, and listening.

The first magic trick is a black and white cane wrapped in newspaper that disappears when he unwraps the paper. Clapping erupts, and then cheers for more.

The safety lesson begins with Davis showing examples of tools—a hammer and pliers. Tools are helpful, but if they’re not used safely, “I can hurt myself,” he says. “A hammer, pliers, or saw, has a dangerous part that you don’t touch.

The popular “Making Accidents Disappear” electrical safety program returned to elementary schools in Mohave Electric Cooperative’s (MEC) service territory in January. Magician Scott Davis has been teaching and entertaining MEC’s young audiences for more than 20 years.

The 30-minute school assembly program, sponsored by MEC, combines student audience participation, humor, and magic to communicate the benefits, potential dangers, and the importance of behaving safely around electricity. Using fun magic tricks and illusions captures the children’s attention in a way that helps them remember the message.

Davis says, “Magic was always something I wanted to do. I don’t remember a time when I wasn’t interested in magic.” As a teenager, he took magic lessons and then developed his talent performing at children’s birthday parties—the usual first step for magicians-in-training. Later he moved on to corporate events.

“Making Accidents Disappear” was inspired by Davis’ work at an Arkansas advertising and public relations company that had the Arkansas statewide association of electric cooperatives as a client. He learned co-ops are special—not-for-profit, member-owned, and committed to community.

In the early 2000s, he merged his love for magic with cooperatives’ emphasis on safety and community and brought his electrical safety magic show to schools served by Arkansas electric

“Electricity is a helpful tool too. With electricity we have lights, it also helps us keep cool or warm. Like other tools, it’s important to behave safely around electricity.”

As promised, Davis picks two students to help as he pulls three pieces of material out of a magic hat. The “safety” words—stop, look, think—are revealed. When preparing to climb a tree or fly a kite, stop, and look for power lines in the area, then think about a safer spot away from power lines.

Davis uses his magical disappearing electric outlet to teach that nothing except a plug should ever be put into an outlet—not a stick, pen, key, only plugs.

Davis is loyal to rural electric cooperatives and their members as his only clients, and MEC is proud to be among them. “Making Accidents Disappear” is part of MEC’s commitment to community, safety, and education.

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Braylon H. and Braylee L. enjoy assisting their favorite magician at Young Scholar’s Academy show in MEC’s service area. PHOTO BY HEATHER FOREMAN/MEC

PHOTO BY GIANNA PASQUALE/MEC

KEEPERS OF

Keepers of the Wild Nature Park is an accredited nonprofit wildlife sanctuary in Mohave Electric Cooperative’s northeastern service area in Valentine, Arizona located on historic Route 66. They are open Wednesday through Monday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for public tours, self-tours, and are a wheelchair accessible facility. Across 175 beautiful acres, Keepers of the Wild is home to over 140 rescued wild animals such as tigers, bears, wolves, and primates, to name an exciting few.

Sanctuaries are different than other animal exhibitions. They do not expect their animals to remain on display. Their open, large natural habitats are designed in such a way that the animals are free to hide if they choose. Keepers of the Wild understands the importance of respecting the space that these wild animals require to maintain a high standard of life. To

ensure these measures, Keepers of the Wild does not buy, sell, trade, breed, or lease any of their animals. Each animal that arrives at Keepers of the Wild sanctuary is either surrendered by a private owner, legally confiscated and placed by a court, given an USDA order, or is placed with them by Arizona Game & Fish including a few from the infamous Tiger King show. Keepers of the Wild Nature Park also does not allow any direct public interaction with their animals.

Keepers of the Wild is celebrating 30 years of operation. It all started in 1995 when the founder, Jonathan Kraft, witnessed cruel animal practices at his illusionary show in Las Vegas that inspired him to change career paths forever. His extensive experience in show business led him to the act, Predators Paradise, which included tigers and wolves. During his time as part of the show, Jonathan felt unsettled by the training techniques practiced and the sight of these wild animals caged for prolonged periods of time. It was unnatural, and Jonathan felt

compelled to do better for the animals. He prioritized the animals’ quality of life by putting his Vegas production on hiatus, giving up show business to create Keepers of the Wild, a nonprofit for the support and care of the retired animals. Jonathan’s reach has extended far beyond those first few animals in the beginning. Today hundreds of rescues have come through their doors from all types of harmful situations. In 2024 alone, Keepers of the Wild rescued their highest total of 36 animals.

Some of the newest additions include a pack of 10 wolf hybrids that were discovered during California’s Nixon Fire in a terrible hoarding situation of 182 animals. Keepers of the Wild had the space necessary to accommodate the pack at just the right time.

There were 12 foxes that were spared and rescued from a fur farm in Minnesota. The foxes were previously living in horrible living conditions. They were in pairs and in a wired cage suspended off the ground. None of the

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rescued foxes ever felt dirt or grass in their lives until they arrived at Keepers of the Wild where they could safely enjoy their surroundings. The public can help the foxes with their Adopt-A-Fox-Program. This program allows one to “adopt” one of them, inviting you to name your awaiting fox with your financial sponsorship. There are other sponsorship opportunities at Keepers of the Wild to sponsor an animal of your choice from small to large, allowing for nearly any budget.

Keepers of the Wild offers an educational 1-hour and 15-minute safari guide tram tour through the sanctuary. The last tour of the day at 3:30 p.m. is the feeding tour. It is a fan favorite as the animals seem highly active around dinner time. The tour is led by a well-informed guide who has experience working with these wild animals. Each rescue has their own journey of how they ended up at Keepers of the Wild, and the staff is excited to share those stories with you.

Mohave Electric is delighted to have Keepers of the Wild as an MEC member and grateful for their commitment to educating and enlightening the current and future generations about the importance of conservation work to put an end to the abuse and mistreatment of all animals. Subscribe to stay up to date with all their animals and learn more about animal advocacy issues in their free online weekly newsletter, Wild Wednesdays, distributed by Lara Kraft, Vice President of Keepers of the Wild.

For prices and information about Keepers of the Wild please visit their website at https://www.keepersofthewild.org.

Chicken Alfredo

IT Coordinator for MEC, Bernie Oviatt shares his recipe for Chicken Alfredo.

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter

1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

2 teaspoons minced garlic

1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

2 cups BelGioioso Natural

Freshly Grated Parmesan (if you’re on a budget store brand parmesan works, too)

1 jar of Rao’s Homemade Alfredo Sauce (optional)

16 oz. fettuccine noodles

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

2 tablespoons butter

Salt to taste

1 teaspoon of pepper

1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

Feeds 3 to 5 people. Always taste your food as you’re adding seasonings. You may want to increase or decrease your seasonings to your liking.

For pasta: Add water, per pkg directions, to medium sized pot. Turn stove to high. When water comes to a boil, add pasta, breaking in half if needed to submerge in water. Stir occasionally so the pasta doesn’t stick together. Cook until al dente (firm to bite). Strain and set aside.

For the chicken: Dice chicken breasts into bite size pieces and place in a bowl. Add garlic powder, onion powder, a little salt (the sauce has the salt) and pepper. Mix well. In a large skillet, on medium heat, add butter and seasoned diced chicken. Cook chicken until lightly browned on all sides. Once chicken is done, remove and place into a side bowl.

For the alfredo sauce: For a more savory flavor, use the same skillet you cooked the chicken in. Add the butter and heavy cream. Simmer on low heat for 2-5 minutes or until the butter has melted. Add minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Whisk for about a minute. Slowly add in parmesan cheese. Continue to whisk in cheese until sauce thickens to ALMOST a gravy consistency and cheese has melted.

Final instructions: Place medium pot on the stove on low heat. Add pasta, chicken, and the alfredo sauce you just made. Mix well making sure all the pasta is covered in sauce. Stir from the bottom and move pieces up. Next, heat up the Rao’s alfredo sauce in a small pot. Add the heated Rao’s alfredo sauce over the chicken alfredo mix (you don’t have to add Rao’s alfredo sauce, but if you prefer extra creamy you can add it to your liking). Mix well, turn off heat, and serve.

Gianna Pasquale, Public Affairs newest coordinator, has the delight of being served alfredo by Chef Boy-MEC Bernie Oviatt. PHOTO BY HEATHER FOREMAN/MEC

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Mohave Energy Park: Powering Reliability

By Brinley Waite

Arizona’s public power utilities are facing a growing crisis as energy demand soars while available power supply dwindles. Responding to this challenge, Arizona Electric Power Cooperative Inc. (AEPCO) and its member cooperatives are working around the clock to develop new, reliable, affordable and responsible energy resources.

One of the most ambitious and important projects to date—a new, highly efficient natural gas peaking facility in Mohave County called the Mohave Energy Park—is being developed by AEPCO, in collaboration with member Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC). The project addresses MEC’s

growing loads to control fuel and transmissionrelated costs and improve regional reliability.

The Mohave Energy Park consists of two 49-megawatt LM6000 natural gas generating units selected based on the unique needs of MEC and its members. MEC customer energy use peaks during the early morning and evening hours, causing sharp spikes in demand. Because the spikes occur primarily when the sun is not out, solar is unable to support the surge in demand. The LM6000 units offer a flexible, quick-start performance well-suited to support MEC’s needs and complement the co-op’s growing renewable portfolio. The natural gas units are also equipped with industry-leading emission controls, and will be used 20 to 40% of the time,

Mohave Energy Park Benefits

$10 MILLION in local economic benefits.

Arizona Co-op Mechanic Officiates Wedding for Co-Workers on Christmas Day

By Victoria A. Rocha, NRECA

When Shawn Walker isn’t running Mohave Electric Cooperative’s auto shop, he’s known around the office for lending a helping hand whenever he can.

That also includes becoming an ordained minister to officiate two co-workers’ Christmas Day wedding. When the auto shop supervisor heard his longtime friends Shelby and Andrea Sinclair wanted to get married that day, he stepped up to the plate.

“I had no idea that he would actually do that, but afterwards I said, ‘That’s a totally Shawn thing to do,’” said Andrea Sinclair, an executive assistant at the Bullhead City, Arizona, co-op.

“He is so absolutely selfless and considerate and always wants to do nice things for other people.”

Walker, a 14-year co-op employee, floated the idea a few months before the wedding, when the couple revealed their plans.

“I told them that might be a tough one, finding someone to do it on Christmas Day, and it would be pretty spendy,” he said.

But then Walker thought back to his own wedding, in which his uncle performed the ceremony. “I thought, ‘Well, heck, I could do it,’” he said.

The entire application process was quicker than, well, an oil change.

“I looked online for a ministry website, found one, filled out the application and paid the fee,” Walker said. “In four days, they sent a certificate.”

“The whole thing was pretty crazy,” added Shelby Sinclair, a Mohave EC lineworker for 22 years. “I got a text from him showing his certificate. I said, ‘Look at this, Andrea!’”

According to the website for American Marriage Ministries, the nonprofit nondenominational church that granted Walker his license, successful applicants can perform weddings in most states and must comply with “local minister regulations.”

Mohave Electric Cooperative’s Andrea and Shelby kiss after co-worker Shawn Walker performed their wedding ceremony. RIGHT: Andrea and Shelby Sinclair on their wedding day, Dec. 25, 2024. Their co-worker, Shawn Walker, left, officiated the wedding after becoming an online ordained minister. PHOTOS COURTESY OF ANDREA SINCLAIR

“They also give you a booklet with prayers and a little dry erase marker board so you can write yourself notes to make sure you don’t forget anything,” Walker said.

He admitted to being a little nervous during the 10-minute ceremony in the front yard of his Bullhead City home—decorated by his wife, Shelly. “I’m not a fancy person and I didn’t want to mess up their special day, by stuttering or saying the wrong names,” he said with a laugh. “And I didn’t, which was pretty cool.”

When asked why they decided to get married on Christmas Day, the couple, who met four years ago in the co-op’s Kingman district office, explained they wanted to combine the magic of the season with family time. They didn’t want a blowout wedding, just something simple with family and close friends in attendance.

“We love our family and friends and spending time with everyone. And Christmas to me symbolizes togetherness and being with the ones you love,” Andrea Sinclair said.

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A Message from CEO Tyler Carlson

80th Anniversary Art Contest

Greetings MEC Members,

MEC is moving full speed ahead this year. Applications for our $200 Classroom Grants are due March 15. We look forward to reviewing your submissions. We also hosted our famous magician and his show, Making Accidents Disappear, promoting electrical safety amongst elementary school students, and attended our annual legislative advocacy trip to the State Capitol. MEC Board of Directors and Officers advocated our legislators on the importance of reliability and affordability policies for electric utilities especially not-for-profit cooperatives.

Mohave Electric successfully was awarded the USDA Broadband Technical Assistance (BTA) grant to start the preengineering work to bring TWN fiber to our eastern service territory which covers Wikieup north to Hualapai and Peach Springs and east to Nelson. Also, MEC and TWN registered to apply for the Arizona Commerce Authority Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program to continue expanding our fiber network to reach more members.

MEC is actively planning for our 80th Anniversary in 2026! That’s eighty years of providing safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to our members. To celebrate, we would like YOUR help. MEC is creating an art contest for creative designs from our members for our 80th Anniversary logo. That’s right, any member, family member, student, classroom group, or business member is welcome to submit original ideas or artwork to mecpa@mohaveelectric.com to be entered for a $100 prize. Just like our 75th Anniversary logo below, the 80th Anniversary logo will be featured on all our print and digital materials, website, outreach materials, etc. We look forward to your ideas and designs!

Submittals are due by June 30, 2025, and must include MEC colors and the full Mohave Electric Cooperative name somewhere in the design. MEC reserves final design, edits, approval, and copyrights to the logo.

CEO Tyler Carlson