Summer is winding down, and as the days get a little cooler and routines settle in, it’s the perfect time to revisit one of our most popular episodes

Core Values and Innovation to Meet Community Needs

In this encore edition, John Hewa, President and CEO of Rappahannock Electric Cooperative, walks us through how his co-op has leaned into innovation—strengthening reliability, managing data in smarter ways, and expanding services to better meet member needs.

We’ll also explore how innovation doesn’t mean abandoning tradition. It’s about blending new ideas with the time-tested values that define the cooperative difference.As we head into a new season, this episode is a great reminder of how we can move forward without losing sight of who we are.

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

One of our most important annual events is here—our Joint Advisory Meetings, known as JAM!

This is where the voices that power our network come together to share meaningful feedback and help shape the future of Touchstone Energy.In this episode, we’re joined by all four of our dedicated committee chairpersons:

• Carrie Vugteveen, Vice President of Public Relations at Sioux Valley Energy
• Chellie Phillips, VP of Communications and Public Relations at Coweta-Fayette EMC
• Eric Hawkins, COO & General Counsel at Trico Electric Cooperative
• Lea Hoover, Director of Member and Strategic Services at Oregon Trail

Electric CooperativeThese co-op champions help guide our staff with their insights and take back fresh ideas to strengthen their own cooperatives across the country.

Tune in and get inspired by the leaders making a difference—both on the front lines and behind the brand.

Hosted by Scott Bialick, Senior Manager of Member Engagement & Business Development, Touchstone Energy® Cooperatives. Edited by Rafael Fernandez, Creative Producer.

We’ve made it halfway through the year—and we’re still going strong! And so are two incredible Touchstone Energy ambassadors who are leading the way in member engagement: Angela Lyseng, Communications Specialist at Beltrami Electric Cooperative, Inc., and Lea Hoover, Director of Member and Strategic Services at Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative.

Both have been recognized as Touchstone Energy member engagement champions in recent years—not just for the awards on their shelves, but for the powerful strategies they bring to the table. In this episode, they’re sharing a handful of actionable tips to help you increase engagement and elevate your co-op’s connection with its members.

Learn how promoting your co-op’s brand locally, while tapping into the strength of a nationally recognized brand like Touchstone Energy, can take your member value to the next level.

Don’t miss this episode packed with insights, inspiration, and a whole lot of cooperative spirit!

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