SC | co-op news YORK www.yorkelectric.net 1385 E. Alexander Love Hwy. York, SC 29745 1-866-374-1234 MEMBER SERVICES (803) 684-4248 MAIN OFFICE (803) 684-4247 (800) 582-8810 Hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday–Friday FORT MILL OFFICE 2089 Hwy. 21 Bypass Fort Mill, SC 29715 (803) 548-4244 Hours: 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.–5 p.m. BOARD OF TRUSTEES E. Jack Cornwell Chairman, District 2 Max T. Settlemyre Vice Chairman, District 1 Richard B. Sadler Secretary/Treasurer, District 9 Richard M. Roach, District 3 Paul D. Poston, District 4 Carolyn Hicks Boyd, District 5 William Roy “Will” Mitchell, District 6 Marion Comer, District 7 Weathering the storm Tommie Bratton, District 8 PRESIDENT & CHIEF PROVIDING YOU WITH PEACE OF MIND that your cooperative is ready in all types of weather is our priority. Weather may come in the form of wind and rain, but a storm can also be changes in policy, procedures and opinions. As they say, actions speak louder than words which is why showing up, getting the lights back on, standing up for cooperative values and service excellence shows how we look out for you. Your cooperative is not complacent. We have a sense of urgency to continue improving for you. That’s member comfort. That’s the cooperative difference. We can’t control the weather, but we can prepare for the worst and stand up for what is in our membership’s best interest. Your cooperative is just as dedicated to forming good relationships with our legislators and cultivating growth in our economy to improve your lives as we are to restoring power in a storm. We stand up for what is right and good for you. In this issue of the magazine, please take note of your local delegation. These men and women spend their time forming laws and updating policy In an outage, time is of the essence, Dispatchers Mary Brown (left) and Holly Williams work together to set up the space to be efficient for day to day operations. “Our improvements have streamlined our technology and visual access” says Williams. Behind these walls, we can continue working to get the job done for you. that affects your day-to-day lives. We encourage you to reach out, let your voice be heard and always remember to vote. New operations center, same dedication Last year, we dedicated resources to improve our operations center. We are now offificially up and running. That’s the hub of your cooperative and the brains behind the organization of our crews. From here, we can use technology to locate outages, dispatch our lineworkers effificiently, focus on safety and organization, and communicate important information to our employees in the fifield. Although we might not be outside, our connections and communications to employees working across our service territory puts us in the trenches with them when it matters most. Holding true in a changing world Our world will continue to change. Our promise is that we will continue adapting and improving—we will weather whatever storm comes our way—holding true to providing you with safe, reliable and affordable energy. Your cooperative is ready for the future. In fact, we look forward to what it brings for our membership. PAUL BASHA President and Chief Executive Officer EXECUTIVE OFFICER Paul Basha CO-OP NEWS EDITOR Porter W. Gable FIND US ON 4 SOUTH CAROLINA LIVING | FEBRUARY 2019 | SCLIVING.COOP ERIN POWELL