Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECI) and Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) recently honored the 2024 Employees of the Year.
Earl Maxwell, AECI, Assistant Manager Warehouse
Starting his career on Jan. 2, 1981, Maxwell has served the cooperative for more than 40 years — tirelessly. President/CEO Vernon “Buddy” Hasten said Maxwell “arrives to work most mornings at 5 a.m. and is considered the workforce of his crew. He’s usually the first to get called in for storm work and the last to go home.”
Tara Patrick, AECC, Director – Fuels
When describing Patrick, Hasten said, “She supports the 24/7 nature of our business, which means working weekends, holidays and many off hours. She does this without complaining. She is both very professional and a joy to work with, dedicated to the job day after day, and has been with AECC for over 30 years. She leads a team that is instrumental in making sure that our plants can operate each day.”
Congratulations to Earl and Tara!