MANAGEMENT TEAM

Mark Wise System Engineer mwise@wiregrass.coop	Mark Wise joined Wiregrass Electric Cooperative in 2008 as system engineer. He received his Bachelor of Engineering degree from Auburn University in 2004 and is currently working on his Master of Business Administration. Mark was employed with Covington Electric Cooperative prior to joining the Wiregrass Electric team. Mark and his wife, Jessica, live in Samson and are members of Wiregrass Electric. He is a Samson native and graduated from Samson High School in 1999. While at Auburn, Mark was a walk-on football player with the Auburn Tigers. In his free time, Mark enjoys cooking, fishing, boating, football and spending time with his family and friends. "What I enjoy the most about working at Wiregrass Electric is the 'down-home' feeling I have while working here," says Mark. "The employees at Wiregrass Electric are lifelong residents of the communities and areas that we serve, and that means a lot for a company such as WEC in which we are here to provide a service to the community. The people we serve are not just 'members' of the Co-op, they are our family and friends. It is these factors that create a sincere desire for Wiregrass Electric to not only provide the best service that we possibly can, but to also support our communities as much as we can."

Jerry Sorrells Manager of Operations jsorrells@wiregrass.coop	Jerry Sorrells has been with Wiregrass Electric Cooperative since 1986 when he began in the right-of-way crew. He has progressed through the construction department as a Journeyman Lineman and then Lead Lineman, and has been in his present position since 2006. Jerry and his wife,Cindy, live in the Dundee Community near Hartford and are members of Wiregrass Electric. He is a Hartford native and graduated from Geneva County High School in 1983. They have two daughters, Louanne and Katie. In his free time, Jerry enjoys hunting, fishing, gardening and spending time with his family and friends. "I have enjoyed working at Wiregrass Electric because of all the new family I have gained in my co-workers," says Jerry. "I have also enjoyed working with the Co-op members and meeting people across our system. The most satisfying part of my job over the years is putting the lights back on after a bad storm."

Larry Galloway Manager, Service Department lgalloway@wiregrass.coop	Larry Galloway has been with Wiregrass Electric Cooperative since 1993. He began as a foreman in the Ashford district and moved to his present position1997 in Hartford over the Service Department. Prior to his employement at Wiregrass Electric, Larry was employed at South Alabama Electric Co-op for 8 years. Larry and his wife Glenda have two sons, Brian and Matt, and three grandchildren, Brayden, Laney and Gabriella. They live west of Hartford and are members of Wiregrass Electric Cooperative. They are active members of Hartford Baptist Church where Larry is a deacon and Sunday School teacher. A Hartford native, Larry graduated from Geneva County High and attended Auburn University. He serves as an official for high school football and baseball games where he has officiated in 2 state championship football series, 3 state championship baseball series in Alabama, and 3 state championship series in Texas. Larry has been selected Texas National High School Federation Baseball Umpire of the year and Alabama High School Athletic Association Southeast District Umpire of the year. In his free time, Larry enjoys reading, fishing and all spectator sports. "I truly enjoy working at Wiregrass Electric and the people that I have an opportunity to work with," says Larry. "It gives me a tremendous sense of accomplishment to know the quality of service that Wiregrass Electric provides for our consumers and that I am a small part of the process. I think that Wiregrass Electric is a great asset to southeast Alabama and that we contribute to the comfortable life style that we all enjoy."

Tommy Fondren Manager of Corporate Services tfondren@wiregrass.coop	Tommy Fondren has been with Wiregrass Electric Cooperative since 1968 when he began in construction in Hartford. He transferred to the Ashford district in 1975 and was named District Superintendent there in 2000. In 2008, Tommy advanced to his present position as Manager of Corporate Services where he oversees purchasing and warehouse operations. Tommy and his wife, Linda, live in Ashford and have one daughter Kelli. He is a Slocomb native and graduated from Slocomb High School in 1967. In his free time, Tommy enjoys gardening and working in his yards and helping his elderly neighbors. "The most gratifying part of my years with Wiregrass Electric has been working with our members and helping to make it easier for them to do business with the Co-op," says Tommy. "I have enjoyed working at Wiregrass Electric over the years. The company has been good to me and my family."

Gerald Gilley Manager of Vegetation Management ggilley@wiregrass.coop	Gerald Gilley has been with Wiregrass Electric Cooperative since 1963 when he began in right-of-way. He has progressed through the construction department as a Journeyman Lineman and foreman, then District Supervisor in Samson and Operations Superintendent in Hartford. Gerald has been in his present position of Manager of Vegetation Management since 2006. Gerald and his wife, Mary, live in Samson and have two daughters, Kimberly and Susan, and three granddaughters, Kaitlyn, Kallie and Alana. He is a Wicksburg native. Gerald volunteers with the Samson Volunteer Fire Department, and in his free time enjoys raising goats, watching his granddaughters play ball, and supporting theSamson Tigers. "Working at Wiregrass Electric has provided a good living all these years to support my family," says Gerald. "I enjoy coming to work because I enjoy the people I work with and the members. I have the opportunity to meet so many different kinds of people, and it is very gratifying."

Larry Smith Manager of Special Projects lsmith@wiregrass.coop	Larry Smith joined Wiregrass Electric Cooperative in 1987 as a lineman apprentice. He progressed into the Member Services Department as Energy Consultant and then to his present position as Manager of Special Projects in 2006. Larry received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing from Troy University. Larry and his wife, Kylee, have two children, Tyler and T.J., and live east of Hartford. A Hartford native, Larry graduated from Geneva County High School in 1986.

Cary Hatcher Manager of Member Relations chatcher@wiregrass.coop	Cary Hatcher has been with Wiregrass Electric Cooperative since 1985 when she began as secretary in the Member Service Department. She shortly moved to Administrative Assistant to the Manager and has been in her present position as Manager of Member Relations since 2006. Cary majored in visual design at Auburn University, and prior to her employment at Wiregrass Electric, she was employed in the printing and newspaper business. Cary and her husband, Stacy, live in the Oak Grove Community west of Hartford and are members of Wiregrass Electric. She is a native of Germantown, Tenn, and graduated from Germantown High School in 1972. They have two daughters, Casey and Anna, and are active members of Hartford Baptist Church where Cary is president of her mission group. She is involved in the Hartford Sister Cities Program and is secretary of the Hartford Lions Club. In her free time, Cary enjoys reading, gardening, painting, antiquing, attending auctions and Auburn football games. "It has been a wonderful experience working at Wiregrass Electric through the years," says Cary. "I have enjoyed meeting so many of our members as editor of the Alabama Living magazine and working with our youth programs. There is always something new to do that keeps me excited about what we have to offer our members."

Lisa LeNoir Manager of Accounting llenoir@wiregrass.coop	Lisa LeNoir joined Wiregrass Electric in 2005 as office cerk. She has moved to Administrative Assistant to the CEO and then promoted to Manager of Accounting in 2007. Lisa has a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Troy University. Lisa and her husband Scott have four children, Tiffany, Kayley, Courtney and Raylin, and live in Dothan. A Dothan native, Lisa graduated from Houston Academy 1992. Lisa serves as team captain for Wiregrass Electric's Relay For Life team and volunters with the House of Ruth. In her free time, Lisa enjoys photography and scrapbooking. "What I enjoy most at Wiregrass Electric is servicing our members," says Lisa, "and knowing that when I go home at the end of a day, I have done my utmost best to provide excellent customer service."

Tammy Price Manager of Member Accounts tprice@wiregrass.coop	Tammy Price joined Wiregrass Electric in 1987 as computer specialist. She has been in her present position since 2006 as Manager of Member Accounts. Tammy and her husband Jeffrey have two children, Jared and Leeanna, and live south of Slocomb in the Faydette Community and are members of Wiregrass Electric.

Janet Henderson Manager of Member Services jhenderson@wiregrass.coop	Janet Henderson began with Wiregrass Electric Cooperative in 1986 as a cashier. She progressed to the billing department and then to her present position as Manager of Member Services in 2008. Janet has two children, Hannah and Heath, and lives in the Sardis Community south of Hartford and is a member of Wiregrass Electric. A Hartford native, Janet graduated from Geneva County High School in 1981. She is an active member of Sardis United Methodist Church where she sings in the choir and as a soloist and serves on the Long-term Planning Committee, Ladies' ministries and Upward Basketball Ministry. Janet is a volunteer with the Miss Hartford Pangeants each year, has served as co-chairman of Wiregrass Electric's Relay For Life team, has served on the employee committee and as a chaperone for the 2007 Youth Tour in Montgomery. She is presently serving on the ACRE Committee and Inside Safety Committee for Wiregrass Electric. In her free time, Janet enjoys gardening, canning vegetables, cooking, traveling and supporting her children in any of their endavors. "Working for Wiregrass Electric over the past years has been a wonderful and appreciated opportunity," says Janet. "I am blessed to be able to work in the community in which I live. I have enjoyed building a good relationship with the members that I have dealt with over the years and look forward to assisting the members in any way needed."