ECM Annual Meeting
Join us on September 10-12
Member registration is now closed.
Please contact Donna at 601-605-8600 for any further needs.
Member registration is now closed.
Please contact Donna at 601-605-8600 for any further needs.
Golf tournament registration is now closed.
Speakers
Randy Carroll
CEO
EMEPA
EMEPA
Chief executive officer of East Mississippi Electric, a position he has held since 2017
Phil Irwin
CEO
Federated
Federated
President and chief executive officer of Federated Rural Electric Insurance Exchange.
Jan Ahlen
VP, Utility Research & Policy
NRUCFC
NRUCFC
Jan Ahlen is the Vice President, Utility Research & Policy at the National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC). In this position, Jan leads the Federal Relations and Industry Research & Analysis teams
Thomas Halverson
President and CEO
CoBank
CoBank
As CoBank’s president and chief executive officer, Halverson is responsible for implementing the bank’s strategic and business direction as set by the board of directors
Schedule
Sunday, Sept. 10
| 4:00-6:00 pm
Registration
Conference Center Registration Desk
| 6:00-7:30 pm
Welcome Reception
Azalea Ballroom
Monday, Sept. 11
| 7:30-8:30 am
Registration
Conference Center Registration Desk
| 7:30-8:30 am
Continental Breakfast
Magnolia Foyer
| 8:30 am
General Session
Camellia Ballroom
Call to Order: Randy Carroll, East Mississippi EPA
National Anthem: Jayden Lawrence, Leadership student, Natchez Trace EPA
President's Remarks: Randy Carroll, East Mississippi EPA
Introduction and Special Recognition: Emcee Paul Purnell, ECM
CEO Remarks: Michael Callahan, ECM
Reflections on the Cooperative Leaders Program: Bella Lane, YLC from Dixie Electric
Safety Update: Phil Irwin, President and CEO of Federated Rural Electric Insurance Exchange
National Anthem: Jayden Lawrence, Leadership student, Natchez Trace EPA
President's Remarks: Randy Carroll, East Mississippi EPA
Introduction and Special Recognition: Emcee Paul Purnell, ECM
CEO Remarks: Michael Callahan, ECM
Reflections on the Cooperative Leaders Program: Bella Lane, YLC from Dixie Electric
Safety Update: Phil Irwin, President and CEO of Federated Rural Electric Insurance Exchange
| 10-10:20 am
Break
| 10:20 am
General Session Resumes
Camellia Ballroom
Keynote Address: Tom Halverson, President and CEO of CoBank
| 11:15-1:30 pm
Lunch on your own
| 1:30-2:15 pm
Breakout Sessions
Magnolia E
How to go from casual consumers to motivated members
Maura Giles, NRECA Senior Leadership Communication Manager
Maura Giles, NRECA Senior Leadership Communication Manager
Magnolia F
Growing Broadband Systems and Developing Customers
Calix; Nick Jones or Shavelle Marant
Calix; Nick Jones or Shavelle Marant
Magnolia G
Panel Discussion: Engaging Employees
Amanda Mills, Communications Manager, Dixie Electric; Michael Bellipanni, VP, Northcentral Electric;
Melissa Russo, VP, Coast Electric; Jason Patterson, Communications Specialist, Yazoo Valley Electric
Amanda Mills, Communications Manager, Dixie Electric; Michael Bellipanni, VP, Northcentral Electric;
Melissa Russo, VP, Coast Electric; Jason Patterson, Communications Specialist, Yazoo Valley Electric
Magnolia H
Beware of the Hustlers: Predatory Solar
Brad Rains, TVPPA and Tim Suddoth, Middle TN Electric
Brad Rains, TVPPA and Tim Suddoth, Middle TN Electric
| 2:15 pm
Break
| 2:30-3:15 pm
Breakout Sessions
Magnolia E
Cyber Attacks of 2022: Vulnerabilities Exploited and Lessons Learned
Meridian, Greg Gray
Meridian, Greg Gray
Magnolia F
Unleash Unrivaled Customer Experiences: Elevating First Call Resolution and Partnering for Success in Next-Gen Contact Centers
LogicomUSA, Noah Southerland
LogicomUSA, Noah Southerland
Magnolia G
Panel Discussion: Work Plans and How They Guide Decisions
Keith Hayward, North East MS Electric Power; Kevin Bonds, Southwest MS Electric
Moderator: Ty Harrell, Regional VP with CFC
Keith Hayward, North East MS Electric Power; Kevin Bonds, Southwest MS Electric
Moderator: Ty Harrell, Regional VP with CFC
Magnolia H
Beware of the Hustlers: Predatory Solar (Repeat)
Brad Rains, TVPPA and Tim Suddoth, Middle TN Electric
Brad Rains, TVPPA and Tim Suddoth, Middle TN Electric
Tuesday, Sept. 12
| 7:30 am
MS Electric Co-op PAC Breakfast
* Ticketed EVENT for PAC members only
* Ticketed EVENT for PAC members only
Magnolia A
Speaker:TBD
| 9-9:45 am
MS Fiber General Session
* For ECM Member Systems Only
* For ECM Member Systems Only
Camellia Ballroom
Speakers: Bill Miller, CPA, Bolinger, Segars, Gilbert and Moss, LLP; Michael Callahan, CEO for ECM
| 9:45-10 am
Break
| 10:00-11 am
General Session
Industry Trends: EVs, Batteries, and more
Industry Trends: EVs, Batteries, and more
Camellia Ballroom
CFC: Jan Ahlen, VP, Utility Research and Policy, NRUCFC
Lunch on your own
| Noon-1:00 pm
Golf - Lunch at the course
* FOR golf tournament entrants
* FOR golf tournament entrants
Sunkist Country Club
| 1:00 pm
Golf - Tee off
Sunkist Country Club
| 1:30 pm
Recreational Activity: Walter Anderson Museum Outing
Meet in Hotel Lobby
| 6-7:30 pm
Farewell Reception
Azalea Ballroom
*Sponsored by Vendors
Hotel & Conference Location
BEAU RIVAGE RESORT & CASINO
875 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39530
888.567.6667
Online reservations are now CLOSED.
875 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39530
888.567.6667
Online reservations are now CLOSED.
- For registration info, please contact the
Beau Rivage Resort & Casino directly.
Sponsors
Thank you to these vendors for sponsoring ECM's Annual Meeting.
Platinum Sponsors
GOLD Sponsors
Recreational Events
ECM Foundation Annual Golf Tournament
Sunkist Country Club
Address:
2381 Sunkist Country Club Rd
Biloxi, Mississippi 39532
Date/Time:
Tuesday, Sept. 12
Noon-1:00 pm: Lunch provided at the course
1:00 pm: Tee-off
2381 Sunkist Country Club Rd
Biloxi, Mississippi 39532
Date/Time:
Tuesday, Sept. 12
Noon-1:00 pm: Lunch provided at the course
1:00 pm: Tee-off
Walter Anderson Museum
Time: 1:30 pm
Cost: $25 per person
*Includes entrance into museum and light refreshments
Address:
510 Washington Ave, Ocean Springs, MS 39564
Cost: $25 per person
*Includes entrance into museum and light refreshments
Address:
510 Washington Ave, Ocean Springs, MS 39564