March 29, 2024

Weston named top leader at Farmers Electric

The Farmers Electric Cooperative, Inc. Board of Directors was pleased to announce recently that Holi Weston will serve as the cooperative’s next chief executive officer/general manager.

Weston has been employed at the cooperative since 2009, first as billing clerk and customer service, then as director of member services and communications, and most recently as assistant manager. Prior to joining Farmers Electric, Weston worked as a supervisor/team lead and customer service representative at Wells Fargo. She took over her newest role Thursday, Dec. 1.

West has worked with all departments at the cooperative and has a great working relationship with all of the employees. She has a Bachelor’s degree in communications from Kaplan University. Since joining the co-op, Weston has actively pursued education and training opportunities through the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), successfully completing the Certified Key Account Executive Program, the Management Internship Program, and the Cooperative Career Essentials program.

Weston lives in Greenfield with her husband, Cliff, who works at Cardinal IG, and daughter, Maddie, who is a sophomore at Nodaway Valley High School. Weston is excited to continue her career at Farmers Electric. She has a strong commitment to the cooperative, its members and the local community.

“I am really excited to continue working with our great employees and board members in this new role,” Weston said. “Our members and safety are always top of mind and that will remain the same!”

The Board of Directors is pleased to have the opportunity to promote from within the current workforce someone who is familiar with the cooperative’s current employees, members, power supplier, and strategic direction.