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02/18/2021 - 05:48 PM
Title United Power Announces Mark Gabriel as CEO /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/2017_07_27_UPNewCEO.jpg?itok=7VLEXsKm Thursday | February 18, 2021 Card Teaser United Power’s Board of Directors has named Mark A. Gabriel as President and Chief Executive Officer of the organization effective March 15, 2021. Brighton, Colo. – After a nationwide search, United Power’s Board of Directors has named Mark A. Gabriel as President and Chief Executive Officer of the organization effective March 15, 2021. Gabriel, a 25-year veteran in the electric utility business, has served for the past eight years as the Administrator and Chief Executive Officer of the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), which is part of the Department of Energy. “United Power’s Board of Directors is very happy to announce we have selected Mark Gabriel as our new President and CEO,” stated Ursula Morgan, United Power Board Chair. “Mark Gabriel is the right choice to guide United Power into a more successful future. He will help create a lasting impact on our members." “I am extremely honored to have been selected to lead such an amazing organization as we approach a transformational time in the electricity business,” Gabriel said. “United Power is uniquely positioned to be engaged in the decarbonization of the grid, and to take advantage of the introduction of new technologies as we move to a cleaner energy future.” Prior to his appointment at WAPA, Gabriel served in numerous positions in the industry, including more than eight years as a management consultant and Acting President at the Electric Power Research Institute where he led the nationwide effort known as the Electricity Sector Framework for the Future. He is also the author of, “Visions for a Sustainable Energy Future”, which won the Indie Award for Environmental Writing. “United Power has a rich history of innovation and is serving one of Colorado’s, and the Nation’s, fastest growing service territories,” Gabriel said. “The power of the cooperative business model to embrace change is unmatched in its ability to engage with its members for the future.” Gabriel replaces Acting CEO, Bryant Robbins. Robbins is the Chief Operating Officer and has been filling both roles for the past year. “The Board is appreciative of Robbins’ leadership and guidance this past year, helping us meet the many challenges of our fast-growing cooperative,” added Morgan. United Power is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperative, delivering electricity to more than 97,000 meters at homes, farms and businesses throughout Colorado’s northern front range. The 900 square mile service territory extends from the mountains of Coal Creek and Golden Gate Canyon, along the I-25 corridor and Carbon Valley region, to the farmlands of Brighton, Hudson and Keenesburg. At the end of 2020, the cooperative reached more than 97,000 meters representing more than 300,000 members. For more information about the cooperative, visit www.unitedpower.com or follow them on social media at facebook.com/unitedpower or twitter.com/unitedpowercoop. ###09/02/2020 - 01:45 PM
Title United Power Announces National Search for New Chief Executive Officer /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/OfficesClosed-resized.jpg?itok=gpU4HMsG Wednesday | September 2, 2020 Card Teaser Candidates may submit a letter of interest and resume through October 7, 2020. Brighton, CO - The United Power’s board of directors has officially begun their search for the next leader of the electric cooperative. John Parker, who was selected as CEO in 2017, retired earlier in 2020. United Power Chief Operating Officer, Bryant Robbins has been acting CEO in the interim. The United Power Board of Directors has retained Holmes Executive Search, LLC to assist in the identification of their next CEO. A memo addressed to employees and members from the board states that, “Hiring a new CEO is the most important decision that a Board makes, and we take this responsibility as a challenge to build on United Power’s strong reputation and enhance its future performance for our members.” Candidates may submit a letter of interest and resume to Ken@HolmesExecutiveSearch.com. Application materials will be accepted through October 7, 2020. CEO Job Description United Power is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperative delivering electricity to more than 95,000 meters at homes, business, and farms in Colorado's north central front range. For more information about the cooperative, visit www.unitedpower.com or follow them on social media at facebook.com/unitedpower or twitter.com/unitedpowercoop. ###01/30/2024 - 09:20 AM
Title United Power Announces New $7,500 Lineman Scholarship for High School Seniors /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/Scholarship_Money_Hat.jpg?h=f2d9e41f&itok=v6ahZW5i Tuesday | January 30, 2024 Card Teaser Applications for all scholarships are now open. United Power is proud to announce the launch of a new scholarship program aimed at supporting graduating high school seniors interested in pursuing a career as a utility lineworker. The United Power Lineman Scholarship will provide two deserving students with a $7,500 scholarship each to support their education in a power line program. With the increasing demand for skilled lineworkers in the electrical industry, United Power recognizes the importance of investing in the next generation of talent. The scholarship aims to alleviate the financial burden for students entering the lineworker profession and empower them to pursue their career goals. “We are excited to introduce the United Power Lineman Scholarship as part of our ongoing commitment to support continuing education in the communities we serve,” said Julie Stewart, Community Outreach Coordinator at United Power. “The Lineman Scholarships are the newest addition to our annual cooperative scholarship program and will be awarded along with an additional $31,500 in post-secondary and vocational scholarships in 2024.” Scholarships are open to graduating high school seniors who are a dependent of a United Power member. Eligibility for scholarships varies, but in general, applicants will be evaluated based on academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, and leadership potential. To be eligible for the Lineman Scholarship, the students must be entering a power line program. “We encourage all eligible students who are passionate about pursuing a career in the electrical industry to apply for the United Power Lineman Scholarship,” added Stewart. “We are proud to support tomorrow’s lineworkers and the educational goals of all local students.” Applications for all scholarships from United Power are now open and will close on March 1. Interested students can find more information and access the application here.05/30/2018 - 03:01 PM
United Power Announces New CEO Thursday | July 27, 2017 United Power Board President James Vigesaa officially announced the promotion of John Parker to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the cooperative. Read more >05/30/2018 - 02:27 PM
United Power Announces Plans to Purchase Facility in Western Territory Tuesday | April 18, 2017 United Power is in the process of closing a deal to purchase a 130,000 square foot facility located on the west side of the cooperative’s service territory. Read more >06/26/2023 - 10:03 AM
United Power Announces Request for Proposals for Next Round of Planned Power Needs Monday | June 26, 2023 Read more >02/27/2020 - 03:22 PM
Title United Power Announces Robbins as Acting CEO /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/images/Images_News/UP%40Sunrise.jpg?itok=gJWeUflm Thursday | February 27, 2020 Card Teaser CEO John Parker Retiring United Power Board Chair, James Vigesaa, announced at an all-employee meeting yesterday, that CEO John Parker is on a medical leave transitioning into retirement. Chief Operating Officer, Bryant Robbins, has been named as Acting CEO, effective immediately. Robbins joined United Power in January 2003 as the Mountain District Manager, before his promotion in January 2017 to Chief Operating Officer. “With Bryant, we are confident that we have selected a leader who can continue to meet the many challenges of our fast-growing cooperative,” stated Vigesaa. “Not only does Bryant have many years of experience at United Power, a record of success in building teams and leading successful change initiatives, he also served United Power as Acting CEO in 2019 during a previous medical leave.” Parker joined United Power in 2006 as the CFO and was promoted to CEO in June of 2017. “As CEO, John successfully led the cooperative on several key initiatives these past two and a half years, and has positioned United Power well to move on to future,” stated Vigesaa. “On behalf of the entire United Power Board, we wish John enjoyment in his retirement and thank him for his contributions.” Bryant Robbins07/17/2023 - 09:16 AM
United Power Announces Susan Aldridge as Director of Government Relations and Deputy General Counsel
09/16/2024 - 09:56 AM
United Power Announces Susan Aldridge as Director of Government Relations and Deputy General Counsel Monday | September 16, 2024 Read more >03/03/2021 - 04:47 PM
Title United Power Announces Virtual Meet the Candidates Forum /sites/default/files/styles/news_card_553x430_/public/news/MeetTheCandidates.jpg?itok=Kzkxct8l Wednesday | March 3, 2021 Card Teaser The one-time virtual event will be held March 18 at 6:30 p.m., and members will be able to follow along via phone or livestream. Brighton, CO — United Power is moving its traditional Meet the Candidates events to a virtual format this year in response to uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. The one-time virtual event will be held March 18 at 6:30 p.m., and members will be able to follow along via phone or livestream. The cooperative’s Meet the Candidates Forum provides members with the opportunity to hear from each of the candidates vying to serve on the Board of Directors in this year’s Director Election. Each candidate will be given a few minutes to speak, and members will also be able to submit questions to candidates. Ballots for the 2021 Director Election will be mailed to all members in mid-March and must be received by mail by April 14. Election results will be announced at the conclusion of the 2021 Annual Meeting, which will also be held virtually for the second consecutive year. The Annual Meeting is scheduled for April 14 at 6:30 p.m. Member registration for the Annual Meeting is now open on the cooperative’s website. All previously advertised in-person Meet the Candidate events have been cancelled. This virtual format will be the only Meet the Candidates event. Members can view a livestream video of the event online or dial in to listen to the audio portion over the phone. Registration for the Meet the Candidates Forum is not required. For more information, including statements from board candidates, how members can tune into the Meet the Candidates Forum or to register for the Annual Meeting, visit www.unitedpower.com/annual-meeting. United Power is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperative, delivering electricity to more than 97,000 meters at homes, farms and businesses throughout Colorado’s northern front range. The 900 square mile service territory extends from the mountains of Coal Creek and Golden Gate Canyon, along the I-25 corridor and Carbon Valley region, to the farmlands of Brighton, Hudson and Keenesburg. At the end of 2020, the cooperative reached more than 97,000 meters representing more than 300,000 members. For more information about the cooperative, visit www.unitedpower.com or follow them on social media at facebook.com/unitedpower or twitter.com/unitedpowercoop. ###07/03/2023 - 12:02 PM
United Power Announces Wholesale Power Agreement with Guzman Energy Wednesday | July 5, 2023 Denver-based firm to provide key power block for co-op’s future needs. Read more >07/10/2024 - 02:32 PM
United Power Awarded $700,000 Grant to Support Rural Emergency Services Tuesday | July 16, 2024 A United Power sponsored project was selected to receive a grant from the more than $2 million awarded through the Microgrids for Community Resilience Grant Program. Read more >