Rodger White
Dawson PPD Board Member
Area served: Lincoln County Subdivision
Years of service: 25 years
Certifications:
- National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Credentialed Cooperative Director
- National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Board Leadership Certificate
What do you do outside of serving on Dawson PPD’s Board of Directors?
I am a mostly retired farmer and rancher. I also serve on the Hershey Methodist Church Board. My wife, Carolyn, and I have four granddaughters that keep us busy with their events.
What made you want to serve on the Dawson PPD Board of Directors?
I was asked to fill a newly created seat for Lincoln County after the 1996 redistricting of Dawson PPD’s Board Subdivisions. The territories were redrawn after the census. I was serving on the USDA Lincoln County Committee with then board member Dale Clark. He approached me about the seat, and I accepted.
I appreciate that the board’s philosophy has been that everyone’s vote counts, no matter what. And when the vote is over, you go about your business and be friends.
What is your favorite memory serving on the board?
It has been both interesting and enjoyable to serve on this board. The board meetings are a lot of fun and are one of my favorite things.
I’ve enjoyed getting to know the employees of Dawson PPD. When I first started, the board did not have many opportunities to interact with the employees. Today, board members take turns attending the monthly employee safety meetings. It is good to see how the safety program has developed over the years.
What does the future hold for public power?
I’m looking forward to seeing the future development of the Lincoln County Rail Park. This is a great opportunity for both the community and county. I am impressed with Dawson PPD’s revolving loan fund that started in 2005. We started in Hershey by helping fund the community’s water and sewer in a subdivision and it grew from there. The funds have supported various communities within our service territory since then, and it’s nice to see it come back full circle to the Rail Park.
OTHER NEWS
Save money and energy through the EnergyWise Program
If your New Year’s resolution is to be more energy efficient, Dawson PPD may have a rebate for you. Known as the EnergyWiseSM Program, customers are rewarded with incentives for making energy efficient improvements within their homes. The program is offered in...
Dawson PPD 2017 planned upgrades
[su_table] Distribution - aging Miles Dollars Underground aging projects - $397,500 South of Lexington on Road 749 5.00 $375,000 Northeast of Kearney 3.50 $225,574 North of Hershey along Wildlife Road 5.00 $200,000 Northeast of Eddyville on Buzzard’s Roost 2.00...
Between the lines: Reflections of the ice storms
By Gwen Kautz, Dawson PPD General Manager gkautz (at) dawsonpower.com 308-324-2386 It’s hard to believe those two ice storms happened 10 years ago. So many memories came flooding back as we prepared to write the story. In the flurry of long days and nights, I wondered...