Sangre de Cristo Electric Association announces Jon Beyer as its new Chief Executive Officer, set to officially begin his tenure on July 7. Beyer succeeds CEO Gary Kelly, who will retire this month.
“This marks an exciting new chapter for our organization as we continue our mission to provide safe, reliable, and affordable services to our valued members,” Board Chair Sandra Attebery said.
Beyer brings 29 years of experience working with electric cooperatives, including Tri-State Generation and Transmission — SDCEA’s wholesale power supplier — and with San Isabel Electric Association, based in Pueblo West. He currently serves as Vice President of Energy and Member Services at Dakota Electric Association in Farmington, Minnesota.
“I am honored to be joining SDCEA and look forward to working with the dedicated team of employees. Together we will continue the cooperative’s success in providing safe, reliable, and affordable energy with a focus on enhancing the member experience,” Beyer said.
Familiar with the area, Beyer is excited to return to Colorado, where he and wife Jennifer previously lived for 24 years. “We are excited to make Buena Vista and the surrounding area our home,” he said.
Following discussions with the board, Beyer expressed confidence in the cooperative’s vision for the future — including its lasting partnership with Tri-State as an energy services and wholesale power supplier, and the development of future SDCEA products and programs.
“The Board of Directors and I are aligned in our commitment to providing best-in-class service and reliability to the member-owners of SDCEA,” Beyer said. “The changes occurring in the electric industry will not stop and will require us to continually evaluate how we serve the membership. We will be proactive in our approach and work to exceed our members’ expectations in the years to come.”
“SDCEA is proud to serve as a trusted partner with our members. With Jon at the helm, we are ready to move into a future that prioritizes innovation and reliability for those we serve,” Attebery said.
CHERRY CREEK LINE UPGRADE
SDCEA contractor Main Electric has begun a line rebuild project in the Cherry Creek area outside of Howard. This upgrade is part of our ongoing commitment to improve service reliability for our members. Once completed, this new line section will reduce susceptibility to storm-related outages in the Cherry Creek area and make line repairs more accessible and efficient when needed.
A similar upgrade was successfully completed in 2022 in the West Creek area, resulting in improved service for members there.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this project, please call Manager of Engineering Len Gates or Manager of Operations Ryan Doke toll-free at 844-395-2412.
The project is expected to be complete by October. Thank you for your patience and support as we work to bring you better, more reliable service.
