Dennis Sumpter, who worked at Associated Electric Cooperative’s Thomas Hill Energy Center for 32 years, retired last month. He began as a general utility first period, the entry level job in operations, back in May 1983. “When I started here I saw a lot of these guys wearing the hard hat, ‘25 years.’ (of service). I said back then, ‘If I could just make that.’ It took a long ti ...
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Winter warms up to retirement
When asked what a 35-year career at Associated Electric Cooperative was like, Mike Winter said that while his job wasn’t always easy, the people he worked with at Thomas Hill Energy Center made it all worthwhile. “My best memories all center around the people I’ve worked with and some of the things we did … that at the time weren’t very funny, but looking back on ...
Geyer celebrates 35 years of service
2015 has been a big year for Eddie Geyer. He retired after 35 years of service to Associated Electric Cooperative, celebrated a birthday and underwent a knee replacement. It was all part of his grand plan to hit the road with his wife, Janice. Geyer and his wife purchased a new truck and camper so they can travel in retirement. Their plan is to visit the Dakotas, ...