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SECO Energy Foundation Awards $25,000 Grant to Lake-Sumter State College Foundation to Support Lineworker Training Program

SECO Energy is proud to announce the award of a $25,000 grant from the SECO Energy Foundation to the Lake-Sumter State College Foundation. This grant will support lineworker training at Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) helping strengthen workforce development efforts and prepare students for high-demand careers in the energy industry. 

 

The $25,000 grant will be used to directly support training resources and program enhancements that equip aspiring lineworkers with the technical skills, safety training, and hands-on experience needed to serve growing communities across Central Florida and beyond. As the demand for skilled utility professionals continues to rise, partnerships like the one between SECO and LSSC play a critical role in building a strong, reliable workforce. 

 

“Our partnership with Lake-Sumter State College represents an investment in people, opportunity, and the future of the energy industry,” said Curtis Wynn, Chief Executive Officer of SECO Energy. “Lineworkers are essential to our communities – they work every day to maintain safe and reliable electric service. Through this grant, we are helping to create pathways for students to enter a meaningful, well-paying career while ensuring our communities are served by highly trained professionals. We are proud to support a program that reflects our shared commitment to safety and community and workforce development.” 

 

John P. Temple, President of Lake-Sumter State College, emphasized the importance of collaboration between industry and education. “We are deeply grateful to the SECO Energy Foundation for this generous investment in our students and our lineworker training program,” said Temple. “This partnership ensures our graduates are prepared to meet the evolving needs of the energy sector. Together, we are creating life-changing opportunities for students while strengthening the infrastructure and economic vitality of the region.” 

 

The SECO Energy Foundation is dedicated to supporting initiatives that enhance education, community well-being, and workforce readiness. By investing in local training programs like LSSC’s lineworker program, the SECO Energy Foundation continues its mission of giving back to the communities and members it proudly serves. 

 

For more information about the SECO Energy Foundation and its community initiatives, visit SECOFoundation.org.  

 

From left to right: Curtis Wynn, Chief Executive Officer of SECO Energy; Joyce Anderson, Secretary-Treasurer of the SECO Energy Board of Trustees and District 2 Trustee; Matthew Roudabush, President of the SECO Energy Foundation Board of Directors; Mariah Delgado, Executive Director of the SECO Energy Foundation; John P. Temple, President of Lake-Sumter State College; and Dr. Laura Byrd, Senior Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Lake-Sumter State College.

SECO Energy District 2 Members Re-Elect Trustee Joyce Anderson

SECO Energy members in District 2 have re-elected Secretary-Treasurer Joyce Anderson to the cooperative’s Board of Trustees for  a new three-year term. The District 2 election was held on January 29 at the Sumter County Fairgrounds Cow Palace.  

 

SECO Energy is a not-for-profit electric cooperative owned by and operated for more than 265,000 Central Florida members. The Cooperative is geographically divided into nine Districts, each represented by a Trustee who serves on the SECO Energy’s Board of Trustees. The nine-member Board meets monthly to make decisions in the best interests of the membership. As SECO’s governing body, the board plays a pivotal role in shaping the cooperative’s present and future. 

 

In accordance with SECO’s bylaws, the cooperative conducts in-person elections, as required by Florida statute. Trustee Joyce Anderson of Sumterville, John McCumber of The Villages, and Wayland Wagner also of The Villages were certified candidates who expressed their intent to seek election for the District 2 Trustee position. Trustee Anderson was elected by a majority vote. 

 

First elected in February 2020,  Anderson  has earned a Credentialed Cooperative Director (CCD) Certificate and Director Gold Credential (DGC) from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). She has been a SECO Energy member since 2017.  

 

“I’m honored to be re-elected to the SECO Board of Trustees and want to thank the members of District 2 for trusting me to represent them. I take this responsibility with great care,” Anderson said. “To grow with this cooperative is a privilege and I remain committed to making decisions that will benefit members in the long run alongside my fellow Trustees.” 

 

Gerald Anderson, President of the Board of Trustees, stated, “Thank you to the District 2 members who took part in the voting process. Congratulations to Trustee Anderson on her re-election as District 2 Trustee. The Board and I are  pleased with the outcome and look forward to continuing our work together.” 

 

During the district meeting, SECO Energy CEO Curtis Wynn provided members with an update on the cooperative and emphasized the importance of member participation in the democratic process. 

“We appreciate the strong turnout from District 2 members and thank everyone who participated, whether in person or through our drive-thru voting option,” Wynn said. “Members asked insightful questions during the panel discussion, and that engagement reflects the cooperative difference – ensuring our members have a voice in choosing their representatives and in the future of their cooperative.  Congratulations to Secretary-Treasurer Joyce Anderson on her re-election. We look forward to continuing our work  together to ensure SECO’s future success.” 

A member shares their questions with the Executive Leadership Team during the Member Engagement Panel segment at the District 2 Meeting.

A member shares their questions with the Executive Leadership Team during the Member Engagement Panel segment at the District 2 Meeting.