Meet Our New CEO
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Meet Our New CEO

Please join LREC staff and the Board of Directors in welcoming our Cooperative’s new CEO, Joel Janorschke! Janorschke was named CEO on May 6th following the recruitment and interview process by the Board CEO search committee and Debra Englund of HRExpertiseBP that began in March. Set to officially begin his new role on June 16th,…

May 2025 CEO Column

May 2025 CEO Column

I want to share your Board of Directors’ appreciation for your participation at the co-op’s Annual Meeting. Regardless of whether you were able to attend in person, at a satellite location, or tuned into the livestream on our website, your involvement is essential to the governance of the co-op.  Certainly,  2024 was a year of…

CEO Column April 2025
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CEO Column April 2025

As winter loses its grip and spring steadily approaches, your co-op is making plans for important coming events. Mark your calendars for Lake Region Electric Cooperative’s 88th Annual Meeting on April 24th and our 4th Annual Energy Forum scheduled for June 6th at Thumper Pond Resort. In this month’s newsletter you’ll find information on our…

Member Satisfaction Survey // October 2024 CEO Column
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Member Satisfaction Survey // October 2024 CEO Column

Each fall, the leadership team at Lake Region Electric Cooperative spends time reflecting on the past year and preparing for the year to come. As a member-owned cooperative, we are always looking for ways to best serve our membership. Strategic planning allows us to look at the larger picture and make sure we’re focusing on…

Member Engagement // September 2024 CEO Column
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Member Engagement // September 2024 CEO Column

As a member-owned cooperative, Lake Region is committed to supporting the communities we serve. We strive to go above and beyond what is expected and work to improve the quality of life for our members. We are motivated by people and their needs, not just the bottom line. In fact, ‘Concern for Community’ is one…

Investing in Vegetation Management // August 2024 CEO Column
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Investing in Vegetation Management // August 2024 CEO Column

When severe storms roll through our service territory, power outages often follow. The band of destructive storms that swept through our area on Saturday, July 13th left a lot of damage in its path. Strong winds contributed to numerous downed trees and power lines, leaving approximately 6,000 members without power. Our hardworking lineworkers, along with…