A MESSAGE FROM YOUR GENERAL MANAGER/CEO GARY RAYBON

We live in a device-driven world. Our smartphones, tablets and laptops help us communicate and connect. All the while, companies spend billions of dollars pushing out messages and information to those devices, constantly bombarding us with one-way communications. But is anyone listening on the other end?

At Wharton County Electric Cooperative, we are not only listening, but we are also eager to hear from you. Whether you text us, respond to a survey or social media post,
send an email or simply stop by to chat in person, we thrive on your feedback. Connecting with you helps us keep pace with the priorities of our members and the communities we serve.

Because we are a co-op, we have a different way of operating. WCEC exists to provide safe, reliable and affordable energy to you, the members of the co-op. Equally important is our mission to improve the quality of life of the members we serve. We hope you consider us more than just your energy provider. We’re also a trusted partner that supports this community and empowers economic development and prosperity.

That’s why we create opportunities for you and other community members to give us feedback throughout the year. These include our annual meeting as well as other activities and events. 

Our focus is directed by local members just like you who understand the needs of our area and are looking out for the long-term interests of the larger community. Such feedback is especially important now when we are in the midst of significant changes in the energy sector. Technology and the drive for more renewables and a more balanced energy mix are affecting long-term planning. These are complex issues that we will be navigating in the coming months and years and one reason it’s so important that we hear from you as we plot our course for the future. 

WCEC works continually to learn from our members about their priorities so that we can better serve you—because your electric co-op was built by the community for the community. We can only improve, adapt and effectively plan for the future if communication works both ways. 

For our co-op and community to thrive now and in the future, we depend on hearing from you. I hope you will connect with us and let us know your perspective. 
You can always reach me at 979-543-6271. I’m listening.