Farmers’ Electric Cooperative Appoints Mike Sanders as Interim General Manager
Nationwide search for permanent GM begins
March 24, 2023

The Farmers’ Electric Cooperative (FEC) Board of Directors have chosen former FEC General Manager, Mike Sanders, to serve as the Interim General Manager, effective March 27, 2023. Mike will take on the responsibilities of the General Manager (GM) until a permanent GM is appointed. The board has begun the process of a nationwide search for a permanent GM.

Mike Sanders is a well-known figure at FEC, having worked at the Cooperative for a decade. He served as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) from 2004 to 2006 and became the General Manager in 2006, a position he held until his retirement in 2014.

In his role as Interim General Manager, Mike will utilize his extensive experience to ensure the smooth operation of FEC. In addition to being a respected leader in the electric utility industry, Mike has a deep understanding of the Cooperative's operations, financials, and commitment to our Membership.

FEC is pleased to welcome Mike back as the Interim General Manager. His knowledge and experience will be invaluable to us during this transitional period. We are confident that he will provide steady leadership, and we look forward to working with him again.

With the support of our dedicated and hard-working staff, we will continue to provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to our Members.

 

Video Statement from LeRoy Kern - Board President:
March 9, 2023

Mike Sanders, Interim General Manager

A Statement from the FEC Board of Directors:
February 28, 2023

Rod Cotton, the general manager of Farmers' Electric Cooperative, has left the company as of February 28, 2023. Our Cooperative's Board of Directors would like to thank Rod for his nearly ten years of dedicated service. The Co-op achieved unprecedented levels of financial stability and electric reliability during Rod's tenure. We never could have achieved this level of success without Rod's commitment to Farmers'. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors.

Our Cooperative remains committed to providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric services to our Members, and we will continue working towards accomplishing this goal under new leadership. Farmers’ Board of Directors has appointed Lacey Capps, its chief financial officer, and Troy Hermanson, its operations manager, to fulfill the duties of managing the Cooperative effective immediately until an interim general manager is selected.