Butch Stroud / 20 Years

Butch Stroud, Water Resources Pipe Crew Leader, is celebrating his 20th year with GUC. He and his six-man crew predominantly handle major water/sewer construction projects, install new water/sewer mains, and perform maintenance and repair on existing mains. Their projects mostly deal with large diameter pipes. Butch says he enjoys working outdoors and running heavy equipment. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing and hitting the road to the beach. Butch has two adult children, Chandler and Niki, and two grandchildren.

Dan Oglesby / 20 Years

Energy Services Officer Dan Oglesby recently celebrated 20 years of service with Greenville Utilities. At no cost to our residential and commercial customers, Dan provides energy surveys that provide helpful, reliable information to customers. Among other responsibilities, Dan predominantly makes on-site evaluations, checking for things like insulation, caulking, weather-stripping, heating/cooling efficiency, air leaks, and other energy-related items. Once the survey is complete, customers get a written report to help them make informed decisions about improvements. "There have been a lot of customers I've enjoyed helping along the way," said Dan. "I love empowering customers with information to help them gain more control over their utility usage." Dan and his wife of 37 years, Ellena, have one adult son, John. During his spare time, Dan enjoys worship, fellowship, and Bible study at his church; doing home repairs and maintenance for his own home as well as others; and occasionally hiking/fishing.

NEW HIRES

Greg Titus, Water Resources Pipe Layer II

Ramsey Covington, Water Resources Pipe Layer II

PROMOTIONS

John Roebuck, Water Resources Systems Maintenance Crew Leader
Tony Richards, Gas Systems Technician IV
Linwood Smith, Water Resources Systems Equipment Operator IV
Alan Cummings, Gas Engineering Assistant I
Greg Roberson, Superintendent of Buildings & Grounds
Ron Cullipher, Gas Technical Support Assistant
Will Spencer, Meter Technician I
Michael  McGowan, Electric Underground Crew Leader

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Water Resources Equipment Operator Chris Rouse on his marriage to Robin Rouse.
Our congratulations goes to Gas Systems Technician Wayne Yates and his wife, Amber, on the birth of their son, Ashton Wayne.
Congratulations also to Electric Underground Lineworker Randy Mills and his wife, Jackie, on their marriage.
Congratulations to Public Information Specialist Emily Barnes and her husband, Brantley Garner, on their recent marriage.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Congratulations to Water Treatment Plant Operator Chris Earls on passing his A-Surface certification exam issued by the NC Water Treatment Facility Operations Certification Board. The A level certification is the highest awarded by the Board.

SYMPATHIES

Our deepest sympathies are extended to Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Mechanic Scott Getsinger and family on the loss of his father, Sam Getsinger.
Our condolences go to Electric Communications Technician Jeff Cox and his family on the loss of his father, Lensay Ray Cox.
Our sympathies also go to IT Systems Analyst Krystle Small on the loss of her grandfather, James "Pete" Wesley Small.