CEO Corner

I have been thinking a lot lately about how when I flip the light switches in my home – my lights immediately come on. When White River Valley Electric Cooperative first began providing electricity for our Ozarks neighbors that wasn’t always the case. Electricity was only available from 4 a.m. until 8 p.m. This gave dairy farmers enough time to have light when they milked their cows. It wasn’t until our system was completely built that members had access to electricity at any time of day.

The fact that we have reliable electricity around the clock today is no accident. It is due to a dedicated team working all hours, and in all elements, to ensure our communities stay connected. April 13 is “Lineworker Appreciation Day.” It is a day we celebrate the brave workers who work hard to make sure your homes and businesses have access to a commodity that many of us take for granted.

White River Valley Electric Cooperative has always hired the best of the best. When we send our lineworkers out to assist with storm recovery in other parts of the state and country, leaders always ask our teams to stay because they do such a good job! We are blessed to have a great group of lineworkers looking out for the residents of Christian, Douglas, Ozark, Stone, and Taney Counties.

As we celebrate Lineworker Appreciation Day, I encourage you to take a moment to recognize the people who make reliable power possible. Their work often happens out of sight. Their impact is felt in every illuminated room, every warm home, and every business that depends on uninterrupted electric service. We are grateful for their skill, their sacrifice, and their dedication to keeping the Ozarks powered. To all our lineworkers –
thank you for showing up no matter the time or the weather.