One of our 7 Cooperative Principles is Education, Training, and Information. This is our archive of radio interviews on KCHK-AM 1350 where MVEC provides information and explanations of cooperative programs and services.
April 2025: It’s National Lineworker Month, and MVEC CEO Marvin Denzer, line foreman Bruce Klehr, and soon-to-be journeyman Joe McKernon sat down with KCHK’s Adam Bartels to talk about linework and the journey to become a lineman. Marvin also updated listeners with updates regarding MVEC’s 88th Annual Meeting.
February 2025: MVEC associates Dan Ring, Lisa Wolf, and Daniel Turner launch our 2025 bi-monthly radio spots on KCHK with a preview of the co-op’s annual construction work plan and the upcoming 88th Annual Meeting. Lisa also provides an in-depth look at MVEC’s capital credits, explaining what members can expect in 2025.
December 2024: MVEC CEO Marvin Denzer is joined by Operation Round Up Trust Board President John Miller to discuss MVEC and its ORU program. ORU is funded when MVEC members round up their monthly electric bills to the nearest dollar amount. In celebration of the holiday season, the ORU Board doubled its donations to food shelves, school backpack programs, and holiday gift initiatives.
October 2024: MVEC CEO Marvin Denzer discusses the importance of Cooperation among Cooperatives. In response to Hurricane Helene, MVEC sent four linemen and two trucks to South Carolina to assist with mass outages at Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative. MVEC Safety Director Chad Briese talks about the importance of safety during mutual aid and emergency response. October is National Cooperative Month and it’s Member Service Week, so MVEC Member Services Representative Jodi Doerr joined to discuss how MSRs can help co-op members.
August 2024: Lineman Wiley Harris answers questions about his adventure in Guatemala, bringing electricity for the first time to the mountain village of Las Penas. Also, VP Human Resources Brandi Adelmann talks about careers at the co-op.
June 2024: VP of Energy Services Ryan Fedie is joined by Key Account Executives Jeff Langeberg and Joe Green to talk about their backgrounds and roles with the co-op, as well as what key accounts are and how they work with them. Listen here
April 2024: CEO Marvin Denzer recaps the Annual Meeting, VP of Finance Randy Erdman gives the co-op’s financial report, and VP of Operation Mike Dietz talks reliability and Line Worker Appreciation Month.
February 2024: Hear MVEC’s Daniel Turner and Sarah Peterson discuss the co-op’s 2024 construction work plans and what that may mean for you as a member. Co-op CEO Marvin Denzer joined as well, covering all things including the Annual Meeting on April 9.
