The Farmers Electric Cooperative, Inc. Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Holi Weston will serve as the cooperative's next chief executive officer/general manager. 

Holi has been employed at the cooperative since 2009, first as billing clerk and customer service, then as director of member services and communications, and most recently as assistant manager. Prior to joining Farmers Electric, Holi worked as a supervisor/team lead and customer service representative at Wells Fargo. 

Holi holds a Bachelor's degree in communications from Kaplan University. Since joining the co-op, Holi has actively pursued education and training opportunities through the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), successfully completing the Certified Key Account Executive Program, the Management Internship Program, and the Cooperative Career Essentials Program. 

Holi lives in Greenfield with her husband, Cliff, who works at Cardinal Glass, and daughter, Maddie, a sophomore at Nodaway Valley High School. In her spare time, Holi enjoys spending time with her family and attending her daughter's sports activities. 

Holi has worked with all departments at the cooperative and has a great working relationship with the employees. She has a strong commitment to the cooperative, its members and the local community.

"I am really excited to continue working with our great employees and board members in this new role," she said. "Our members and safety are always top of mind so that will stay the same!" The Board of Directors is pleased to have the opportunity to promote from within the current workforce someone who is familiar with the cooperative's current employees, members, power supplier, and strategic direction.