Touchstone Energy Seven on 7

Join us on an inspiring journey of accountability and commitment to community, showcasing how strong values helped overcome one of the most devastating hurricanes to hit Florida in recent years. We're honored to have Denise Vidal, Executive Vice President and CEO of LCEC in Florida, who experienced this challenge firsthand and upheld these values along the powerlines. In this episode, we&apos...

Shine bright like a diamond! Just like the song, we are back with a podcast episode, diving into our most popular program at Touchstone Energy. With a fresh look and exciting new features, we are shining the spotlight on SHiNE. Leading the way is Sean Walker, Manager of Web Services and joining him is Renee Tritten, the newest member of the team and content support expert.  Tune in to this excitin...

On today's episode, we delve into one of our latest and most successful programs: the Touchstone Energy Prepaid Card. Joining us for this insightful conversation is Jay Grinde, CEO and co-founder of Choice Digital, who has worked with us on this project since its launch. We'll explore how the cooperative principles drive us to support our member-owners and communities using co-op branded...

Join us as discuss what it means to give back to our co-op communities. This year at NRECA's PowerXChange, Touchstone Energy is hosting 3 community service projects in partnership with organizations: Veteran's Last Patrol, Meals of Hope and Operation Gratitude. Listen to what we have in store for a wonderful week of service and volunteerism and hear from the representatives of all three...

Join us aboard the Touchstone Energy® Cooperatives Hot Air Balloon as we embark on a journey through the fascinating history of electric cooperatives, seen from a bird's-eye view. In today’s conversation is Cheri White, General Manager and Pilot at Cooperative Balloon Associates , who provides firsthand insights into our cooperative heritage. Additionally, we're thrilled to welcome Matt...

Welcome and Happy New Year! Let's kick off 2024 with boundless energy and enthusiasm. Leading the charge is our esteemed keynote speaker from Connect 2023 and Interact conferences, author and connections expert Ginger Johnson. Joining the conversation is our Service Excellence King, Josh McGhee, Director of Member Marketing & Engagement at Touchstone Energy Cooperatives. In today's e...

Welcome to another captivating episode of our podcast! Today, we delve into how Touchstone Energy® transforms your cooperative, enhancing the member experience. Joining us this month are Kristen Wurth, Digital Content Strategist at Tri-State G&T, and Jennifer Peinado, Supervisor of Corporate Communications at Cobb EMC.  We'll navigate the journey of utilizing Co-op Web Builder, exploring...

Join us in celebrating the 25th anniversary of Touchstone Energy this November! There's no better way to commemorate this milestone than with two Touchstone Energy Distinguished Service Award winners who also play a pivotal role in advancing the Touchstone Energy mission across the nation. In this episode, our esteemed panel features Steve Rhodes, CEO at CHELCO, and Chris Studer, Chief Member...

Join us for another electrifying discussion as we explore the world of electric vehicles (EVs) in rural areas. This trend is not just a passing phase; it's here to stay. Discover how you can leverage the power of EVs to create a strong engagement in your community. Our panel for this month's episode includes Joan O'Fallon, Director of Communications at Polk-Burnett; Brandon Wagner,...

Come and join our podcast as we delve into strategies for effectively engaging young adult members in your community. This month, our guest is Eric Hawkins, Chief Operating Officer and General Councel of Trico Electric Cooperative in Arizona. In this episode, we explore the various perceptions that young adult members hold about their Electric Cooperative and explore methods to enhance engagement...

Tune in this month to a dynamic round table conversation, as we delve into the innovative ways cooperatives are enriching member value within their communities. Our distinguished panel features Bianca Preston, Manager of Member Programs at LCEC; Jared Echternach, CEO of Beltrami Electric Cooperative; and Josh Winslow, CEO of Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation. Discover how the ACSI program...

Come and be a part of an engaging conversation as we explore the ways in which our Co-op Connections program can contribute to the revitalization of your local business and community. Our upcoming discussion features Amanda Busby from GreyStone Power Corporation and Zach Young from Cotton Electric Cooperative. Together, we delve into various strategies that co-ops can employ to form partnerships w...

Join us as we discuss how social media plays an essential role at the co-op. This month's guests are: Ellie Meyer, Communications and Public Relations Specialist at Dairyland Power Cooperative and Sam Taggart, Strategic Communications Director at Poudre Valley Rural Electric Association, Inc. We discuss co-op content strategies, challenges and talk about how awesome breakfast burritos are. Ho...

Join us as we discuss how professional development is vital in today's industry with Chellie Phillips, VP of Communications and Public Relations at Coweta-Fayette EMC and Abraham Quiroga, Central Division Manager at Magic Valley Electric Cooperative. Learn strategies and tools to help engage employees and create a more unified co-op culture. Hosted by Jana Adams, Executive Director, Touchston...

Join us as we discuss the various ways co-ops hold annual meetings and why they are vital for engaging the community. With us for this episode is Whitney Duvall, Manager of Communications, Owen Electric and Carrie Vugteveen, VP of Public Relations, Sioux Valley Energy.  Hosted by Jana Adams, Executive Director, Touchstone Energy Cooperatives. Produced and edited by Cyrus Crossan, Creative Director...

Join us as we discuss the 7th cooperative principle, concern for community with two leaders from Middle Tennessee Electric, Chris Jones, President and CEO and Robert White, VP of Member Service and Community Engagement. We discuss the partnership between MTE and Touchstone Energy have had at the past few community service projects at PowerXChange, what's in store for this year's conferen...

Join us in beautiful sunny Florida as we host NEXT 2023. A conference where we bring co-ops and businesses together.  We're taking a peek at our live Q&A energy manager panel where we ask and listen to energy managers from Cox Enterprises, Costco and Publix and learn about how co-ops can better work with their key accounts. Hosted by Jay Buchholz, Sioux Valley Energy.

Join us in beautiful sunny Florida as we host NEXT 2023. A conference where we bring co-ops and businesses together.  We're taking a peek at our live Q&A energy manager panel where we ask and listen to energy managers from Cox Enterprises, Costco and Publix and learn about how co-ops can better work with their key accounts.  Hosted by Jana Adams, and Jay Buchholz, Sioux Valley Energy. Be...

Join us with electric co-op communications superstars Casey Hollins, Managing Director of Communications and Public Relations at Rappahannock Electric Cooperative and Dana Cochran, Director of Marketing and Member Engagement at Hendricks Power Cooperative as we discuss the ins and outs of hosting a Touchstone Energy ad shoot in their respective areas. From being asked to stand in a scene to filmin...

Join us with electric co-op industry experts, Deb Mirasola, Chief Communications Officers, Dairyland Power Cooperative and Tim McCarthy, CEO, Sioux Valley Energy as we discuss some fond memories of Touchstone Energy's 25 years and how the organization has evolved over the years. Hosted by Jana Adams, Executive Director, Touchstone Energy Cooperatives.