There are more than 50 community-owned utilities like Lassen Municipal Utility District serving California residents. These organizations all have one thing in common: they put the needs of those they serve first in all they do. I believe that being served by a community-owned electric utility is an incredible asset to our communities, one that many California residents do not have the opportunity to experience. So, it is my immense honor to be named the district’s general manager by the Lassen MUD board of directors.
I am truly humbled to step into this role. My journey with LMUD began in early 2013, and during my time here, I’ve had the privilege of serving in several capacities, including IT manager and business manager. My various roles and interactions with each department within LMUD have provided me with a deep understanding of how the district operates, its strengths and the areas where we can improve. As we continue to pursue transformative changes and uphold our founding vision from 1986—providing safe, reliable, and reasonably priced power to our customers —I am privileged to serve alongside the dedicated LMUD team. Our board and staff’s unwavering commitment to our communities is truly inspiring, and I am honored to lead this exceptional team.
I invite you to read our annual report on pages 4 and 5 of this issue of the Lassen Ruralite. This new report highlights our achievements from the past year and outlines our goals and plans for the future. As a community-owned utility, you have a strong and powerful voice in shaping our direction. By staying informed and engaged, you can help guide decisions and policies that prioritize the well-being of our community.
This year, we will be undertaking a comprehensive customer survey. We will reach out to you with a series of important questions to better understand how we can serve you more effectively. If you are asked to complete the survey, I strongly encourage your participation.
As we enter our 37th year of service, we look forward to many exciting developments, including some significant milestones on the district’s largest and most ambitious reliability improvement project, the Skedaddle Substation
VE interconnection. In addition, we are continuing to explore new energy resource opportunities with industry partners while also building upon local partnerships within our communities. These initiatives will help us maintain our role as an integral part of the lives of those we serve.
The LMUD team and I are honored to serve you and our community. We wish you all a happy and prosperous new year.
