West River Electric Association is involved in providing electric services and supporting renewable energy initiatives, self-described as focusing on community and member services.

West River Electric Association

West River Electric Association, Inc. | 420 followers on LinkedIn. Powering You For A Brighter Future! | The physical plant of West River Electric consists of over 2,500 miles of line in western South Dakota located within Pennington, Meade, Haakon, Ziebach, Jackson and Oglala Lakota Counties. West River&#39;s distribution system covers nearly 100 percent in an area of 4,500 square miles in western South Dakota.

CFO/Manager of Finance at West River Electric

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Marketing Manager at West River Electric Assn

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Energy Services Advisor, Master Electrician, Building Analyst Professional

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West River Electric Association, Inc.

West River Electric Association (WREA) names Robert Raker as incoming CEO and General Manager to lead the Cooperative into the future. On October 12th at the Annual Meeting, in Wall SD, WREA announced the appointment of Robert Raker as the next Chief Executive Officer, effective January 3, 2025, upon the retirement of outgoing CEO Dick Johnson. Raker, who joined WREA in 2008, brings nearly two decades of industry expertise and a forward thinking approach to the leadership role. With a background that includes a master electrician license and a Juris Doctorate, Raker has served the cooperative in several key roles. During his 16-year tenure, most recently serving as Manager of Public Relations and Communications. “On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to congratulate Robert Raker on being selected as the next CEO/General Manager when Dick retires on January 3, 2025. The Board did a search both internally and externally to be certain that we would choose the right individual to lead West River Electric into the future. We felt Robert’s experience in the utility industry, along with his training and education, would make him the best candidate to help lead the cooperative into the future,” said Board Chairman Andy Moon. Raker holds an associate degree in Electrical Technology from Western Dakota Tech and is a licensed master electrician. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Chadron State College and his Juris Doctorate from Mitchell Hamline School of Law in St. Paul, MN. Upon his appointment, Raker shares, “I am deeply honored by the Board’s trust and excited to lead WREA into the next phase of growth and innovation. My focus will remain on ensuring we continue serving our members safety, reliability, and sustainable energy solutions for our members."

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🌟 Commitment to Community is the 7th Cooperative Principle and Jared Stalley, Marketing Representative, has demonstrated just that.🌟 Jared has been awarded the Spirit of Volunteerism Award! 🏆 His dedication and passion for giving back to our community has made a lasting impact, and his commitment to serve our member-owners inspires us all. Congratulations, Jared, on this well-deserved recognition! 👏 #SpiritOfVolunteerism #CommitmentToCommunity #SVA2024 #VolunteerBlackHills

👷🏼♂️⚡️When your power goes out, so do we.👷🏼♂️⚡️ Today we celebrate Lineman Appreciation Day. While we appreciate the hard work, dedication and commitment from these guys all the time, today is extra special. The next time you flip the switch to power your day, take a moment to remember the linemen who work behind the scenes to make it all possible. THANK YOU Linemen! #linemanappreciation #thankalineman

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