Service Awards

Mike McGowan / 20 Years
Underground Electric Crew Leader Mike McGowan is celebrating 20 years of service with GUC. Mike leads a team of five who work on big construction jobs such as manholes and electrical switch gears. The team handles the installation and maintenance of both underground and overhead electric lines and transformers for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. They also use line and bucket trucks to set up poles and respond to trouble calls. “Great group of guys and a great company to work for,” said Mike.

5 Years
Ridge Bailey, Lineworker Third Class
Tucker Foell, Lineworker Third Class
Elizabeth Sharp, IT Senior Administrative Assistant
Jose Ricca, WTP Operator III

10 Years
Eric Norris, Electric SCADA Communications Technician II

15 Years
Robert Veale, WTP Instrumentation Controls and  Maintenance Crew Leader

Promotions

Caitlyn McLawhorn, Accounting Technician II
Buddy Womble, Assistant Stores Manager
Ivory Jordan, Electric Staff Support Specialist II
Stanley Roberson, Lineworker Second Class

Transfers

Aaron Jones, WWTP Operator I

Congratulations

Congratulations to WWTP Laboratory Pretreatment Manager JoEllen Gay on the birth of her granddaughter, Erin Addison Rose.

Condolences 

We extend our sympathies to WTP Instrumentation Controls and Maintenance Crew Leader Robert Veale for the passing of his brother, James Veale.

Our condolences to Manager of Advanced Analytics Jonathan Britt on the passing of his grandmother, Ms. Doris Lancaster.

We also extend our sympathies to WTP Operator I Brandon Cox on the passing of his grandfather, Samuel Cox, Jr.

Our condolences to the family of retiree James Edwards who recently passed away. Mr. Edwards retired from the Electric Department as Meter Supervisor in 2008.

We also extend our sympathies to the family of retiree Dave Frazier, who recently passed away. Mr. Frazier, who retired in 2008, was the Director of Customer Relations.

Thank You's 

Ms. Tyson called to express her appreciation for how much Customer Contact Representative II Lee Eakes helped with her mother’s account. She explained that he went "above and beyond," helping her save both time and effort.

Nathan Brannon submitted a 5-star Google review about his experience working with Customer Contact Representative II Jean Ricks. In the review, he wrote, “Jean is a rock star. I spent less than 10 minutes in the office with her transferring utilities for my move. She was knowledgeable, kind, and helpful.”

New Hires

Carlos Crespo,
Gas Services Specialist I