Ken Hildreth has called the Moberly area home since 1975. This led him to join Associated Electric Cooperative in 1985. His favorite memories during his 35-year career to date are the people, recalling “they are what made the work so enjoyable.” Hildreth began his career at Thomas Hill Energy Center as an entry-level general utility in 1985. Since 2003, he has ensured procedur ...
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Innovator Tim Evans marks 30 years with AECI
Tim Evans, principal systems analyst, has been instrumental in advancing the mission of Associated Electric Cooperative, the wholesale power provider to 57 regional and local electric cooperatives in three states. In his 30 years with the cooperative, Evans has been on the leading edge of technology changes. He’s developed software, applications and other tools that have impro ...
Family, teamwork inspire Mike Johnson’s 20-year career with Associated Electric Cooperative
Mike Johnson of East Prairie, Missouri, joined Associated Electric Cooperative in June 2000 on the advice of his father-in-law who worked at the New Madrid Power Plant. Twenty years later, Mike leads a team he considers family at the plant. As a deacon at his church and as a former coach, Johnson said he believes, “It’s all about being a team and being a family … They’re there ...