Touchstone Energy Seven on 7

We are wrapping up our leadership series on core values with John Hewa, President & CEO of Rappahannock Electric Cooperative. In this episode, John guides us through innovations at his co-op on reliability, data management and expanding affiliates to meet member needs. 

We’ll also explore how innovation is not only about embracing new ideas but also adapting it to the traditional ways in which cooperatives operate. Don’t miss this insightful discussion! 

Hosted and produced by Jana Adams, Executive Director, Touchstone Energy® Cooperatives. Edited by Rafael Fernandez, Creative Producer.

Join us for another inspiring conversation as we delve into one of today's hottest topics: Innovation. We're thrilled to have Douglas Remboldt, CEO of NISC, a leader in the field and collaborator with Touchstone Energy sharing his insights. Douglas shares valuable tips on the importance of the connection between technology tools and the value it brings to the member. 

We also discuss the importance of leveraging current offerings and how to evolve to be relevant to new audiences.

Don't miss this enlightening episode hosted and produced by Jana Adams, Executive Director, Touchstone Energy® Cooperatives. Edited by Rafael Fernandez, Creative Producer.

Join us for this podcast episode where we explore how our core values empower us to shine during the toughest times. We are honored to have Cameron Smallwood, General Manager and CEO of United Cooperative Services, share his co-op’s efforts in rebuilding their financial stability following one of their greatest challenges a few winters ago. Discover how transparency and unwavering integrity can build trust and reliability among your membership during adversity. 

Tune in to this engaging podcast hosted and produced by Jana Adams, Executive Director, Touchstone Energy® Cooperatives and edited by Rafael Fernandez, Digital Producer.

Join us on an inspiring journey of accountability and commitment to community, showcasing how strong values helped overcome one of the most devastating hurricanes to hit Florida in recent years. We're honored to have Denise Vidal, Executive Vice President and CEO of LCEC in Florida, who experienced this challenge firsthand and upheld these values along the powerlines.

In this episode, we'll explore how core values are ingrained in the very essence of our cooperatives. Discover how, despite the severe devastation, cooperative employees rallied to assist without hesitation. Don't miss this amazing discussion!

Hosted and produced by Jana Adams, Executive Director, Touchstone Energy® Cooperatives. Edited by Rafael Fernandez, Digital Producer.

Shine bright like a diamond! Just like the song, we are back with a podcast episode, diving into our most popular program at Touchstone Energy. With a fresh look and exciting new features, we are shining the spotlight on SHiNE. Leading the way is Sean Walker, Manager of Web Services and joining him is Renee Tritten, the newest member of the team and content support expert. 

Tune in to this exciting episode as we explore all the new features of SHiNE and announce that we are the recipient of the Best in Web Ops Team Award from Pantheon.

Hosted and produced by Jana Adams, Executive Director, Touchstone Energy® Cooperatives. Edited by Rafael Fernandez, Digital Producer.

On today's episode, we delve into one of our latest and most successful programs: the Touchstone Energy Prepaid Card. Joining us for this insightful conversation is Jay Grinde, CEO and co-founder of Choice Digital, who has worked with us on this project since its launch.

We'll explore how the cooperative principles drive us to support our member-owners and communities using co-op branded prepaid cards. 

Hosted and produced by Jana Adams, Executive Director, Touchstone Energy® Cooperatives. Edited by Rafael Fernandez, Digital Producer.

Join us as discuss what it means to give back to our co-op communities. This year at NRECA's PowerXChange, Touchstone Energy is hosting 3 community service projects in partnership with organizations: Veteran's Last Patrol, Meals of Hope and Operation Gratitude. Listen to what we have in store for a wonderful week of service and volunteerism and hear from the representatives of all three organizations and from your co-op peers.

Hosted and produced by Jana Adams, Executive Director, Touchstone Energy® Cooperatives. Edited by Rafael Fernandez, Digital Producer & Cyrus Crossan, Creative Director.

Join us aboard the Touchstone Energy® Cooperatives Hot Air Balloon as we embark on a journey through the fascinating history of electric cooperatives, seen from a bird's-eye view. In today’s conversation is Cheri White, General Manager and Pilot at Cooperative Balloon Associates , who provides firsthand insights into our cooperative heritage. Additionally, we're thrilled to welcome Matt Brunner, Chief Marketing Officer at Rushmore Electric Power Cooperative, Inc., who brings expertise on integrating hot air balloon experiences into community events. 

Get ready as we explore innovative ideas from Matt on enhancing local events through hot air balloon rentals and collaborating with sponsors. Buckle up, and let the adventure begin!

Hosted and produced by Jana Adams, Executive Director, Touchstone Energy® Cooperatives. Edited by Rafael Fernandez, Digital Producer.

Welcome and Happy New Year! Let's kick off 2024 with boundless energy and enthusiasm. Leading the charge is our esteemed keynote speaker from Connect 2023 and Interact conferences, author and connections expert Ginger Johnson. Joining the conversation is our Service Excellence King, Josh McGhee, Director of Member Marketing & Engagement at Touchstone Energy Cooperatives.

In today's episode, we'll delve into resolutions and what we should prioritize this year to ensure our members fully experience the essence of excellent service.

Hosted and produced by Jana Adams, Executive Director, Touchstone Energy® Cooperatives. Edited by Rafael Fernandez, Digital Producer.

Welcome to another captivating episode of our podcast! Today, we delve into how Touchstone Energy® transforms your cooperative, enhancing the member experience. Joining us this month are Kristen Wurth, Digital Content Strategist at Tri-State G&T, and Jennifer Peinado, Supervisor of Corporate Communications at Cobb EMC. 

We'll navigate the journey of utilizing Co-op Web Builder, exploring why it stands out as the premier tool for electric cooperatives to communicate effectively with their members.

Tune in for insights and expertise!

Hosted and produced by Jana Adams, Executive Director, Touchstone Energy® Cooperatives. Edited by Rafael Fernandez, Digital Producer.