Flippin' the Switch

Send us Fan Mail How prepared are you for what is shaping up to be an exceptionally active 2024 hurricane season? For this crucial episode, we are joined by Erik Heden from the National Weather Service in the Morehead City area. Erik shares his expert advice on early preparation, assessing personal vulnerabilities, and the essential items for a comprehensive hurricane kit. He also walks us through...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder who braves the heights and hazards to keep your lights on? Step into the world of Blake McLamb, an apprentice lineman at Jones-Onslow EMC, who peels back the curtain on the high-voltage life of lineworkers. Our latest episode of Flippin' the Switch celebrates these unsung heroes, as Blake recounts his transformative journey from managing tree limbs to maneuvering...

Send us Fan Mail Celebrate National Agriculture Day with us as we chat with the impressive Nicole Hall, a fierce advocate for North Carolina farming and the current National Miss US Agriculture 2023! Known to many as North Carolina Nicole, she's not just a beauty queen—she's a barnyard strategist dedicated to changing the way we think about, and purchase, our food. From her own tale as t...

Send us Fan Mail When the relentless pursuit of education meets the heart of community empowerment, magic happens. Our esteemed guest, Dr. Sonia Martin, personifies this magic through her transformative journey from educator to life coach, the driving force behind Love Loud Coaching and Consulting.  From professionals to students, Dr. Martin’s dedication resonates deeply in her community, creating...

Send us Fan Mail Join us on a heartening journey with Gary Ray, the new CEO of Jones-Onslow, whose story is as electric as the industry he's passionate about. Born and bred in the soils of Red Springs, North Carolina, Gary's ascent from a curious NC State University graduate to an innovative leader at our beloved cooperative is nothing short of inspiring. Gary reflects on the warm embrac...

Send us Fan Mail Buckle up for an energizing journey through 2023 and the best of Flippin' the Switch! Join us as Natalie Oldani reviews the triumphs of the past year as we unravel the most remarkable moments that defined the co-op. From groundbreaking achievements to heartwarming stories, this is your front-row seat to the extraordinary success that unfolded in the last 12 months. Plug in yo...

Send us Fan Mail Ready to uncover the secrets of stress-free payment and paperless billing? Join us as we engage in a power-packed conversation with Cathy Marshburn, office manager of Jones-Onslow EMC. Cathy gives us the lowdown on the Win-Win promotion, a campaign designed to nudge members towards adopting paperless billing and automatic draft. Discover how you can contribute positively to the en...

Send us Fan Mail Let's journey through the inspiring career of Jeff Clark, our visionary CEO at Jones Onslow EMC. As he prepares to retire, Jeff opens up about his accidental entry into the electric cooperative industry and his transformative leadership. From his humble beginnings to his daring decision to move from Florida for greater opportunities, Jeff reveals an intimate picture of his pr...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Flippin' the Switch, Meet Dave Mastin, a retired Marine Corps member who shares his exhilarating time taking a leap of faith with the No Barriers program. He discusses the once-in-a-lifetime experience embarking on this special trip and how this opportunity allowed him to continue his transformative journey from military to civilian life. Dave, an outdoors...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the education edition of Flippin' the Switch! In this episode, we delve into the inspiring stories of students who had the life-changing opportunity to attend this year's Electric Cooperative Youth Tour in Washington, DC. Join us as we uncover how these young minds were given a chance to explore the nation's capital and engage with policymakers, fostering...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how to make the most of the energy-saving resources available for your home? Join us as we chat with Jordan Reeves from Apogee, who shares valuable insights on the fantastic free online resources we have on our website. Jordan takes us through the Home Energy Audit, explaining how it works and the personalized data securely pulled into the audit. Discover how it offe...

Send us Fan Mail Here at Jones-Onslow, we're always searching for new ways for members to save energy and money. As the warmer months approach, we have the perfect program for our members to save this summer! We install a smart thermostat into your home, and you save big! Charlie Farrell joins Steve Goodson and Natalie Oldani on the newest episode of Flippin' The Switch to discuss how me...

Send us Fan Mail In this month's episode of Flippin' the Switch , new communications/community relations employee Natalie Oldani talks to the co-op's resident "drone pilot" Willie Priest to learn how JOEMC utilizes the aircraft to provide more reliable electric service to members. From surveying right-of-ways to the inspection of transmission and distribution lines, drones...

Send us Fan Mail The newest episode of Flippin' the Switch is out, and you don't want to miss it. Krystal Phillips and Steve Goodson chat with Clayton Jones, Vegetation Management Supervisor, to learn how JOEMC uses satellites and AI to build a more robust Vegetation Management Program that helps the co-op provide safe and reliable electric service to members. And, as usual, you'll...

Send us Fan Mail The newest episode of Flippin' the Switch is out, and you don't want to miss it — especially if you've got questions about electric vehicles! Linda Mathiasen sits down with Aaron Spencer to debunk some myths about EVs. If you are considering purchasing one or are just interested in learning more, you will want to listen to this episode.  In addition, Krystal Phillip...

Send us Fan Mail The newest episode of Flippin the Switch is out, and you will not want to miss this one.  Eric Brown, one of JOEMC's Crew Foremen, tells us about a situation he rolled up on. "When reporting to a recent outage, we drove up to a hazardous situation. A woman holding a small baby proceeded to walk over a downed power line". . .hear the rest of the story and learn some...

Send us Fan Mail The October episode of Flippin' the Switch is ready for you to listen to TODAY! Take a look at what's featured this month. Linda Mathiasen chats with Celina Frost, one of our Member Service Representatives, to learn about the many ways to pay at JOEMC. And boy, are there a lot.  Next up, Steve Goodson and Krystal Phillips bring you Watts Happening. From cybersecurity and...

Send us Fan Mail The September episode of Flippin the Switch is ready for you to listen to TODAY! Take a look at what's featured this month. Linda Mathiasen chats with JOEMC's Safety Manager Chris Banks to discuss Preparedness Month. The two talk about items you can do to ensure you are ready for when a storm hits. And make sure you take notes regarding the use of portable generators.  S...

Send us Fan Mail The July episode of Flippin' the Switch is out and ready for you to listen to today. Take a look at what's featured this month: Paula Redick and Krystal Phillips talk with one of our recent Youth Tour winners, Cameron Askins. Cameron shares stories of his adventures in DC and gives excellent advice for students considering applying next year;  Krystal provides a couple o...

Send us Fan Mail After a couple of months off, Flippin' the Switch is back, and we've got a great show for you. The co-op's Linda Mathiasen talks with JOEMC's member engagement "CHAMPION" Wanda Jones about our self-service paysites and their convenient locations throughout the community. Next, Steve Goodson provides a couple of tidbits about energy efficiency this sum...

Send us Fan Mail Flippin' the Switch is back this month and we've got some special guests joining the show. The co-op's Krystal Phillips talks with representatives from the Jacksonville-Onslow Chamber of Commerce's Business Diversity Council about the African American Heritage Trail. The trail, a joint project of Onslow County Tourism, the Onslow County Museum, and the Business...

Send us Fan Mail Flippin' the Switch is happy to start the NEW YEAR with a jam-packed show. First, Paula Redick sits down with Jones County resident Kyle Koonce to discuss the electric cooperative youth tour that sends high schools students to Washington, DC, each summer (Kyle is a past youth tour participant). Following Paula and Kyle, Linda Mathiasen talks to local film writer/director/prod...

Send us Fan Mail Are you listening? JOEMC’s podcast, Flippin the Switch, has another episode out now! In our Christmas edition, hear how Jackie Rodgers, a JOEMC member and entrepreneur, is bringing Clarence Claus and a one-of-a-kind online gift shop to all the world. And, like always, we have helpful tips in our WATTS Happening series to help you save energy and money even during the holiday seaso...

Send us Fan Mail On the November episode of Flippin' the Switch we celebrate Native American Heritage month and honor our military veterans.  After Krystal Phillips tells us Watt Happening at JOEMC, Linda Mathiasen sits down and chats with Raquel Painter about the Onslow POW WOW. Raquel, a Native American and retired service member, was instrumental in bringing the pow wow ceremony to Onslow...

Send us Fan Mail October is Co-op Month and in this episode of Flippin the Switch, Linda Mathiasen and Krystal Phillips are taking over the podcast and looking at some of the careers here at JOEMC. They have great conversations with employees from the Operations Center, IT, Marketing, Mapping, HR, and AMI.   And, of course, there is another installment of Watt's Happening at the co-op. Run Ti...