Joel Janorschke

Chief Executive Officer

Joel was named Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in May 2025 following his most recent tenure as CEO of Cooperative Light & Power (CLP) in Two Harbors, MN. He brings to the position an MBA from  St. Cloud State University’s Herberger Business School and an extensive knowledge of our industry gained from over 32+ years’ experience working within electric cooperatives across the state, first as a journeyman lineman and eventually serving in both operations and management roles. As CEO, Joel will focus on collaborating with LREC leaders and staff to create initiatives that enhance our member’s experience, improve communication and further our commitment to providing safe, reliable and affordable energy. 

Alan Fazio

Vice President of Engineering & Operations

Alan is the Vice President of Engineering & Operations (E&O) for Lake Region Electric Cooperative (LREC). After completing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, he later obtained and maintains his Professional Engineering license in the state of MN. Beginning in 1993, he has over 30 years of utility experience with LREC. The E&O department at LREC includes dispatch, staking, metering, warehousing, purchasing, mapping, system planning, vegetation management, fleet management, facilities, and field operations; all of which work together to meet the needs of the LREC membership.

Dylan Aafedt 

Vice President of Business Solutions

Dylan joined Lake Region Electric Cooperative (LREC) in 2018 and serves as the Vice President of Business Solutions. He holds a bachelor’s degree in information technology (IT) and has over 10 years of experience in the IT field. Dylan utilizes that skillset to implement new technologies at LREC ranging from automation for internal process improvements to technology in member’s homes, such as battery storage and smart water heater controllers. In addition to IT, Dylan oversees LREC’s energy services, customer service, collections, and marketing departments.

Amanda Fuller 

Vice President of Finance/CFO

Amanda joined Lake Region Electric Cooperative in 2018 and is currently the Vice President of Finance/CFO. She holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and is a Certified Public Accountant through The Minnesota Board of Accountancy. She has over 11 years of experience in the accounting industry, including financial accounting, management accounting, corporate accounting, and cost accounting. Amanda oversees the billing and accounting departments which are responsible for the monthly billing process, member records, capital credits, financial reporting, cash management, accounts payable, payroll, annual budget, and annual audit.

Steve Haiby 

Manager of Energy Services

Steve started his career with LREC in 1999 and serves as the Manager of Energy Services. He is a Certified Energy Manager (CEM), holds a Class A Master Electrician license, and is currently on the Electrical Board of Directors for Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. Steve directly oversees the energy services team to provide LREC members with beneficial electrification and value added services including: demand side management programs, automatic standby generators, GoWest Solar, water heaters, and storage heating systems.

Paul Bergren  

Operations Superintendent

After his service in the military, Paul joined the LREC team in 1990 in the metering department where he worked until getting the opportunity to attend the lineman apprenticeship program. Paul worked as a journeyman lineman and then lead lineman until 2015 when he was promoted to Operations Superintendent. Paul credits all the past linemen for teaching him the trade and the current employees for their willingness to grow as the electrical industry changes and evolves.