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  • ALEC Board of Directors Appoints Aarron Graham as Chief Executive Officer
    March 18, 2026

    The Board of Directors of the Association of Louisiana Electric Cooperatives (ALEC) has officially appointed Aarron Graham as Chief Executive Officer. Graham has served as Interim CEO since the fall of 2025, providing steady leadership and strategic direction for the association during a period of transition. Prior to this role, he led ALEC’s Safety and […]

  • Electric Cooperatives Mobilize to Assist Following Winter Storm Fern
    January 26, 2026

    Winter Storm Fern has brought significant ice and snow accumulation to the northern portion of the region, prompting a coordinated response from electric cooperatives across Louisiana. Beauregard Electric Cooperative, DEMCO, Pointe Coupee Electric, South Louisiana Electric Cooperative Association, SLEMCO, Jeff Davis Electric Cooperative, and Washington-St. Tammany Electric Cooperative have mobilized crews to provide mutual aid. […]

  • ALEC Ready to Support Power Restoration Efforts ahead of Winter Storm Fern
    January 22, 2026

    The Association of Louisiana Electric Cooperatives (ALEC) is actively monitoring Winter Storm Fern as it moves across the region and stands ready to assist with any power restoration efforts that may occur. ALEC has been in close contact with national mutual-aid partners and its statewide electric cooperative network to ensure crews, equipment, and resources are […]

  • Job Opening: Member Engagement Coordinator
    December 3, 2025

    Reports to: Chief Executive Officer POSITION DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS: Organize and update ALEC Master Calendar and Website Calendar Maintains online registration and provides attendance reports Works with NRECA’s Education, Training, and Events continuing education credits Create and update forms on website Schedule Meetings and Training including but not limited to Director Training Employee Training Assist […]

  • Job Opening: Statewide Safety Coordinator
    December 3, 2025

    OBJECTIVE:  Assist member Cooperatives in controlling losses to property, to employees, to the public or to the service provided to their member-consumers. REPORTS TO:  Chief Executive Officer POSITION DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS: Planning: Assist CEO with annual department work plan and emergency work plan. Assist the CEO with the preparation of the annual department budget. Development […]

  • ALEC Names Aarron Graham as Interim CEO
    October 22, 2025

    The Association of Louisiana Electric Cooperatives (ALEC) has appointed Aarron Graham to Interim CEO, effective October 21, 2025. Graham has served ALEC for 19 years, bringing extensive experience in disaster recovery, mutual aid coordination, safety, and training. Throughout his career, he has shown strong leadership and a deep commitment to supporting Louisiana’s electric cooperatives and […]

  • ALEC welcomes Aarron Graham as Director of Safety and Loss Control
    October 14, 2025

    ALEC welcomes Aarron Graham as Director of Safety and Loss Control. Graham brings more than 20 years of experience in safety leadership, training, and operational support within the utility industry. He also holds the Certified Loss Control Professional (CLCP) designation, a nationally recognized credential in electric utility safety. In this leadership role, Graham will oversee […]

  • Conley Bourgeois becomes Certified Cooperative Communicator
    September 29, 2025

    The Association of Louisiana Electric Cooperatives (ALEC) is proud to announce that Communications Coordinator, Conley Bourgeois, has successfully earned the Certified Cooperative Communicator (CCC) designation, a nationally recognized credential awarded by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). The CCC program is an intensive professional development initiative that combines more than 110 hours of in-person […]

  • Winter Storm Enzo Impacts Southern Louisiana
    January 21, 2025

    Winter Storm Enzo has moved into the southern region of Louisiana bringing an unprecedented amount of snow to the area. This is the first time that Louisiana has experienced snowfall of this magnitude, with reported 8-10 inches of snow in some areas. The last significant snowfall in Louisiana occurred nearly 130 years ago, when 12.5 […]

  • Job Opening: Statewide Safety Coordinator
    December 4, 2024

    OBJECTIVE:  Assist member Cooperatives in controlling losses to property, to employees, to the public or to the service provided to their member-consumers. REPORTS TO:  Chief Executive Officer POSITION DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS: Planning: Assist CEO with annual department work plan and emergency work plan. Assist the CEO with the preparation of the annual department budget. Development […]