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ISSUE 06 | MAR 2026 www.erec.com JAY OFFICE 3425 Highway 4 P.O. Box 428 (mail) Jay, FL 32565 850-675-4521 or 800-235-3848 WALNUT HILL OFFICE 4950 Highway 99A Walnut Hill, FL 32568 850-327-4122 NEW OFFICE HOURS AS OF JAN 2 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. every other Friday Closed on alternating Fridays Walnut Hill is closed from 12 :00 - 1:00 p.m. STAFF Ryan C. Campbell, P.E., CEO Sonya Dooley, Director of Finance and Administration Lanie Sells, Director of Engineering Glenn White, Director of Operations Cortney Owens, Manager of Marketing Communications Derek Bridwell, Manager of Information Technology Crystal George, Manager of Accounting TRUSTEES Escambia County Brian Davis James E. Hall Ernie Hester Sam Walker (Vice President) Gary Wiggins Santa Rosa County Mickey Diamond Rick Hunsucker (President) Philip Marshall Wesley Scott Dale Westmoreland (Secretary/Treasurer) The board of directors meets at 5 p.m. the third Monday of each month at the cooperative’s Jay office. FOR POWER OUTAGES Call 877-OUT-EREC or 877-688-3732. For emergency conditions, call 911. Contact Cortney Owens (cowens@erec.com) regarding this monthly publication.
SERVING BEYOND OUR LINES Ryan Campbell, P.E. In the wake of Ice Storm Fern, I want to extend a sincere and heartfelt thank you to our linemen and their families. When our sister cooperatives in South Carolina and Mississippi needed help, our crews stepped up without hesitation. Many communities were without power for several days, and our linemen, alongside other cooperative crews, worked long, exhausting hours in difficult conditions to restore service. Their dedication, teamwork, and commitment to the cooperative spirit truly make a difference, and we are incredibly proud of the work they do every day. April is always a big month for us as we prepare for our 87th Annual Meeting, which will be held on April 25 at Ernest Ward Middle School. This time of year allows us to reflect on the past year and connect with the members we proudly serve. If you are unable to attend in person, absentee voting will be available beginning April 1. We are also excited to host our 3rd Lineman Camp for high school juniors and seniors, offering students a hands-on opportunity to learn more about careers in the electric cooperative industry. Keep your eyes open for more details to come.
At the end of the rainbow isn’t a pot of gold—it’s our members. Serving our community is what makes the work we do meaningful, and we’re fortunate to power the homes, schools, and businesses that make our area special.
Our Members are
pure gold!