Brandon J. Lohse was recently selected as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas. Prior to joining the electric cooperatives, Lohse worked more than 26 years in the energy and financial services sectors. Most recently he…
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Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Names New Chief Administrative Officer
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffDan Herrington of Little Rock has been named Chief Administrative Officer for the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas. He joins the cooperatives after a 27-year career with a leading Arkansas law firm. “Dan’s skills and experience will enable the Electric Cooperatives…
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Gossage Resigns as Deputy Chief of Staff, Takes on New Role
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffBill Gossage will resign from his position as Deputy Chief of Staff, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced on Aug. 8. Gossage has served in the position since 2016, when he resigned from his office representing District 82 in the Arkansas House…
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High School Basketball State Finals to Air on Arkansas PBS Stations
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas PBS will broadcast the 2022 1A-6A Centennial Bank state high school basketball finals live from the Hot Springs Convention Center Bank OZK Arena beginning Thursday, March 10, in partnership with the Arkansas Activities Association. AR PBS Sports will be…
2022 AMP Influencer: Kirkley A. Thomas VP of Governmental Affairs Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Who or what has been a source of inspiration for you? Personally, my family and my faith serve as an inspiration in various ways. Professionally, I’m…
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Farm Bureau Announces 2021 Arkansas Farm Family of the Year
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Cobb/Lyerly/Owens Partnership in Lake City has been named Farm Bureau’s “2021 Arkansas Farm Family of the Year.” The family’s 50-year-old, 4,250-acre farming operation, in Northeastern Arkansas’ Craighead County, is diverse and includes commodities that range from pigs and peanuts…
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Facing Strain on Electric Grid, Cooperatives Ask Members to Limit Electricity Usage
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleAs winter weather intensifies in Arkansas, local electric cooperatives are urging members to curtail usage of electricity due to limited electrical supply. The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas announced that electrical demand has “nearly exceeded the capacity” due to cold weather…
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Coleman, Holmes Elected to Today’s Power Board of Directors
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleTwo new members have been elected to Today’s Power Inc.’s board of directors. Mel Coleman and Diana Holmes – both affiliated with the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas – are the newest members of the board. They join the 10-member board,…
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Arkansas Students Diving Into Underwater Robotics Competition
by Tyler Haleby Tyler Haleby Tyler Hale In March, Arkansas students will be competing in an underwater robotics competition. Arkansas 4H and the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas have partnered to host the 2020 Arkansas SeaPerch Challenge on March 6 in Bryant. During the competition,…
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Governor’s Address: Arkansans Answer the Call for Help
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffFrom a distance, we have all watched the devastation and flooding caused by Hurricane Florence. While the destruction was far away, I am proud of the way Arkansas has helped the recovery effort. Let me share a few examples of what…