David Smart P.E. - President & CEO

David Smart P.E., President & CEO

David Smart P.E., President & CEO

David Smart

P.E., President & CEO
Mr. Smart joined WKRECC as President & CEO in 2002 after 10 years at Fleming-Mason Energy. He holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering arts from Georgetown College, a B.S. in electrical engineering from the University of Kentucky and an MBA from Morehead State University. He is a licensed professional engineer.

 

Heather Foley - VP of Administration & Finance

Heather Foley VP of Administration & Finance

Heather Foley Vice President, Administration & Finance

Heather Foley

Vice President, Administration & Finance

Ms. Foley joined WKRECC in 2015. She previously served as Accounting Manager for Warren Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation. She earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Murray State University and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Michael Evans VP of Operations

Michael Evans Vice President, Operations

Michael Evans Vice President, Operations

Michael Evans

Vice President, Operations

Mr. Evans joined West Kentucky RECC in 2009. He previously worked for Hickman-Fulton Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation and holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering technology from Murray State University. 

 

J.B. Beckley - VP of Computing & IT

J.B. Beckley Vice President, Dept. of Computing & Information Technology

J.B. Beckley Vice President, Dept. of Computing & Information Technology

J.B. Beckley

Vice President, Dept. of Computing & Information Technology

Mr. Beckley joined WKRECC in 2021. He previously served as Chief Technology Officer for a large credit union. Mr. Beckley holds a bachelor's degree from Murray State University and a master's degree from Clemson University.

Justin McCann - VP of Engineering

Justin McCann P.E., Vice President of Engineering

Justin McCann Vice President of Engineering

Justin McCann

P.E., Vice President of Engineering 
Mr. McCann, who joined WKRECC in 2021, previously served as vice president of engineering for Today's Power, the Electric Cooperative of Arkansas. He earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Memphis and also holds a bachelor's degree in workforce education from Southern Illinois University. 

Melissa Haley - HR Coordinator

Melissa Haley Human Resources Coordinator

Melissa Haley Human Resources Coordinator

Melissa Haley

Human Resources Coordinator

Ms. Haley joined WKRECC in 2018. She has more than 30 years of experience in Human Resources Management and holds a bachelor's degree in organizational leadership. 

Justin Rickman - Environmental, Safety & Health Coordinator

Justin Rickman

Justin Rickman - Environmental, Safety & Health Coordinator

Mr. Rickman joined WKRECC in 2022. He came from Ford Construction Company where he was the Assistant Safety Director. Rickman's duties are to Develop, implement, and coordinate environmental and occupational health and safety programs, train employees on safety procedures, monitor compliance with safety regulations, conduct risk assessments to identify potential hazards and investigate accidents and incidents.

 

 

Jodie Hansen - Communications & Media Relations Coordinator

Jodie Hansen

Jodie Hansen - Communications & Media Relations Coordinator

Ms. Hansen joined WKRECC in 2022. She previously worked as the Vice President of Community Development for Graves County Economic Development for three years. Jodie received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Journalism at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. Hansen's duties include communications and marketing, emergency response and crisis communication, social media, community relations, event planning and coordinating all Cooperative events including the annual meeting, scholarship programs and member appreciation events.