Ozark School District Superintendent Jim Ford talks about how online learning is changing education, OHS's response to COVID-19, and his excitement for Wave Rural Connect to be available in his hometown. 

As an apprentice system operator, Katie Yell is always working to best serve the cooperative as a whole. Learn more about Katie's daily duties, her standout moments working for AVECC, and her plans to compete in an upcoming golf tournament with her coworkers. 

The concept and implementation of capital credits is unique to the cooperative business model. Today’s guest, Lauren Robinson, CPA, Arkansas Valley Electric Accounting and Finance Manger will help answer the common questions and misconceptions about capital credits and explain the process and the purpose of capital credits. 

Get to know, Arkansas Valley Electric Safety Coordinator, John Gossage, as he shares a behind-the-scenes look at his daily job duties, the impact his position has on AVECC as a whole, and why he kept his phone on loud ring during recording! 

Each year, AVECC crews treat rights-of-way with herbicide treatment.  AVECC right-of-way superintendent, Chris Tedford and expert in herbicide sprays, Tim Jesus, manager of R & E Forestry, Inc.  explain the process, the reasons, and debunk common misconceptions about herbicide treatments. 

Cheyenne has been with Arkansas Valley Electric for two years as a Member Services Representative. In this episode, Cheyenne shares lessons learned as an MSR, her favorite workday candy (spoiler alert: It's ALL chocolates!), and  more! 

Let's talk. The moratorium, disconnects, DPAs, PrePay, capital credits, and more. In this episode about a lot of cooperative news and we also went Facebook LIVE. 

For 28 years, David Buck has served Arkansas Valley Electric members as a lineman and now as a Substation Coordinator. We sat down with David and discussed his time at AVECC, his roles as a substation coordinator, and his feelings on Lineman Appreciation Week.  

Join us as we discuss the  Arkansas Public Service Commission's news to lift the moratorium, what that means for our members, and how you can easily pay your bills with PrePay. 

As an Easement Coordinator, I deal with getting permits and easements for new right-of-way for both AVECC and Wave Rural Connect. As an AVECC employee for over 32 years, Fred is versed with  knowledge of the company and some funny stories too. Learn more about why Fred believes AVECC is a great place to work AND a story involving a dirt road, a coworker, and a squirrel!