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Flying the American flag at each Gibson Electric member service center may seem like a simple task, but it’s a team effort that a group of dedicated employees take seriously. Vice President of Engineering Randy Dotson, who served in the Army National Guard for 12 years, works closely with lineworkers at each location. Donny Thomas […]
On a perfect spring day in April, children at Margaret Newton Elementary School in Tiptonville had no problem leaving the playground to file back into class. Because this classroom is a playground for their young minds. Inviting exploration On April 22, Gibson Electric Membership Corporation and TVA joined Lake County school leaders and officials for […]
With recent promotions, Gibson Electric Membership Corporation is building on decades of experience to help guide the cooperative forward. Randy Dotson has been promoted to vice president of engineering, and Daniel Goode has been promoted to vice president of operations. First Class Lineworkers Jonathan Minton and Jamie Moore have been promoted to line crewleaders. Dotson […]
As I prepared to write my first magazine segment as president and CEO, I found myself thinking back to a time long before fiber-optic cables or smart meters — to my childhood home where the cooperative wasn’t just a company but a way of life. While growing up, my father served as an electric cooperative […]
Every home — and every living situation — is different. Whether you own or rent, live in a newer house or an older one, some comfort challenges are outside your control. And not every energy tip applies to every household. But if your home feels drafty, uneven or just not quite comfortable, there may be […]
Over the past several weeks, we’ve celebrated significant milestones across our Gibson Electric Membership Corporation team. The retirements of Jeff Boyd, Jeff Fox, Barry Smith and Dan Rodamaker represent a combined 149 years of service to our cooperative. Each was honored with a reception attended by colleagues and family members, where guests shared stories and […]
It’s a familiar scene. You lean your ladder against your house to clean your gutters or paint the trim. The routine task may pull your focus to getting the job done instead of what’s happening above your head. But when ladders, tools or long materials come too close to overhead power lines, even simple projects […]
By Harlee Johnson “Seatbelts, everyone!” Ms. Frizzle shouts as the Magic School Bus rolls out of the school parking lot. We are going to town this time. The Magic School Bus is not going to shrink or float through space. Ms. Frizzle says we are going on a field trip to learn about cooperatives. She […]
Serving as Gibson Electric and Gibson Connect President and CEO for the past 23 years, I’ve had the privilege of seeing firsthand what it takes to keep the lights on for our members. In April, we take time to recognize the dedicated lineworkers who make that possible — and the families who stand behind them. […]
From smartphones and watches to connected appliances, thermostats and cameras, smart devices are becoming part of everyday life. These tools can keep us connected to our loved ones and make our homes more comfortable and efficient. But like any technology that collects data or stays connected to the internet, smart devices come with potential safety […]