Noteworthy achievements

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Posted on Dec 18 2023 in Clark County REMC

Employees complete apprenticeship program

Clark journeyman lineman
Nash Summers, Manager of Operations & Engineering, Dakota Evans, Jacob Pierce, Jonathan Gladstein, and Josh Bohlsen, Operations Supervisor

Jacob Pierce
Jacob Pierce was awarded highest GPA in his class.

We are excited to announce that Dakota Evans, Jonathan Gladstein, Jacob Pierce, and Cody Christianson have all successfully completed their four-year apprenticeship program and become certified journeymen linemen. The program participants have had 8,000 hours of on-the-job training as well as 576 hours of classwork learning the necessary skills, safety protocols, and technical skills to excel in their roles. They have all demonstrated their expertise and readiness to tackle the challenging and important work of delivering safe and reliable power to our members.

Spotlight on Excellence Award

Jessica Miller
JESSICA MILLER

Jessica Miller, communication specialist, recently received a Spotlight on Excellence silver award in the Best Internal New Publication category for Watt’s Up, REMC’s monthly e-newsletter. The Spotlight on Excellence Awards program recognizes exceptional work produced by electric cooperative communication and marketing professionals across the country. The winners represent leading practices across all communication platforms as the best in the field. Congratulations, Jessica.

Cooperative Leadership Edge program

JOE MCNEW

Congratulations to Joe McNew, Supervisor of Engineering, for completing the Cooperative Leadership Edge program. Participants must complete six core courses and two elective courses within a 24-month period. The program’s objective is to create understanding of positive leadership behaviors and the impact of leadership on people, performance and the cooperative.

Drone certification

Congratulations to the following employees for receiving their FAA Drone Certification: Brian Tanner, Alex Olson, Jacob Pierce, Nathan Clayton, Amber Bowman, Joe McNew, Brian Omerso, Travis Uhl and Kevin Kastensmidt.

HEATS Program participants graduate

HEATS graduates
Pictured left to right, Jennifer Merriman, Amy Tewell, Jessica Noblitt, and Alex Olson. Presley Harbin, not present.

In 2019, Hoosier Energy’s Training and Safety Department developed a new apprenticeship program: HEATS Member Service Representative Apprenticeship.

This 2½ year program provided participants with the skills necessary to deliver effective member support and communication. It also provided training in customer service, industry knowledge, and field terminology, and has received accreditation from the Department of Labor.

Congratulations to Jennifer Merriman, Jessica Noblitt, Amy Tewell, Presley Harbin, and Alex Olson.