Tentative Agenda
Sunday, August 3, 2025
Breakfast on Your Own
7:30 a.m.
Member Registration Open
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
NRECA BLC Full-day Workshop: Increasing Influence and Building Board Consensus (952.1)
NRECA BLC Full-day Workshop: Artificial Intelligence and Electric Cooperatives (928.1)
Noon
Lunch for Workshop Participants
Evening on Your Own
Monday, August 4, 2025
Breakfast on Your Own
7:00 a.m.
Member Registration Open
TEC Showcase and TREWA Raffle/Craft Show Open
25th Annual Legislative Advocacy Golf Tournament
Grey Rock Golf Club
Check in, breakfast, and practice at 7:00 a.m.
Shotgun start at 8:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
NRECA BLC Full-day Workshop: Providing Feedback to Your CEO (947.1)
NRECA BLC Full-day Workshop: How to Evaluate and Improve Board Performance (957.1)
Noon
Lunch for Workshop Participants
3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Exhibit Show
Evening on Your Own
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
7:00 a.m.
Member Registration Open
TEC Showcase and TREWA Raffle/Craft Show Open
Membership Breakfast
8:30 a.m.
General Session
Welcome and Convene
Invocation
Presentation of Colors and Pledge of Allegiance
National Anthem
TEC and Industry Update
Mike Williams, President/CEO, Texas Electric Cooperatives
9:50 a.m.
TREWA and Spouse Program
9:50 a.m.
General Session
AI in the Utility Industry
Peter Muhoro, Chief Strategy, Technology and Innovation Officer, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative
PUC Update
Chairman Thomas J. Gleeson, Public Utility Commission of Texas
The Importance of Grassroots and VCP
Kelly Cushman, VP, Political Affairs, NRECA
Noon
Rural Friends Lunch
Special Guest Speaker
1:15 p.m.
General Session
NRECA Update
Jim Matheson, CEO, NRECA
Government Relations Update
Julia Harvey, VP, Government Relations & Regulatory Affairs, Texas Electric Cooperatives
Start with Who: Cultivating the Gift of Grounded Influence
Bobby Hulme-Lippert, Leadership Coach, BHL Coaching
Adjourn
4:20 p.m.
NRECA Board Election
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Night at the Races - Run for the Yellow Roses
Casino Night, Dinner & Dancing
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
7:30 a.m.
Member Registration Open
TEC Showcase and TREWA Raffle/Craft Show Open
Breakfast Pastries
8:30 a.m.
General Session
Welcome and Reconvene
TEC Chairman's Report
Avan Irani, Chair, TEC Board of Directors, Nueces EC
Recognition of Retiring Managers
Mike Williams, President/CEO, Texas Electric Cooperatives
Federated Rural Electric Insurance Exchange Report
Phil Erwin, President/CEO, Federated Rural Electric Insurance Exchange
CFC Report
Kendall Montgomery, CFC Director, General Manager/CEO, Fort Belknap EC
Touchstone Energy Update
Scott Bialick, Sr. Program Manager, Member Engagement & Business Development, Touchstone Energy
Homestead Funds Update
Mark Santero, CEO, Homestead Funds
CoBank Report
Landon Reneau, VP Electric Distribution, CoBank
NRTC Report
Matt Timmons, Regional Business Manager, NRTC
9:40 a.m.
Election of TEC Board of Directors
10:00 a.m.
TREWA Report
Rachel Ford, TREWA Board President, Human Resources Manager, Comanche EC
How to Focus in an Unfocused World
Eric Qualman
11:15 a.m.
Closing Comments/Grand Door Prizes/ Adjourn
Continuing Education Units and Continuing Professional Education Hours
Annual meeting attendees may be eligible for 320 minutes of CEU or *CPE credits, depending on the governing body. Upon request and completion of the entire conference, TEC will provide a certificate of completion that may be used to apply for CEUs/CPEs. TEC is registered with the State Board of Public Accountancy as a CPE sponsor. Registration with the board does not constitute an endorsement by the board as to the quality of the CPE program. There are no prerequisites.
Tuesday, August 5
TEC and Industry Update – 45 minutes
- Review current overarching challenges of the electric utility industry.
- Learn about electric utility industry trends.
- Gain insight into coming changes in the industry.
AI in the Utility Industry – 45 minutes
- Learn how AI helps predict equipment failures, optimize maintenance, and reduce downtime.
- Discuss using AI to personalize member engagement and improve load forecasting.
- Hear real-world examples of co-ops using AI for billing, customer service, and efficiency gains.
PUC Update – 30 minutes
- Review recent updates to PUC requirements.
- Learn about changes to PUC requirements affecting electric cooperatives.
- Hear about PUC priorities for the coming year.
The Importance of Grassroots and VCP – 30 minutes
- Learn how consumer-members in Texas are engaging in policy issues at the state level and the importance of their advocacy for their co-op.
- Discuss the unique role Texas VCP members play in state and federal policy debates.
- Learn about the resources VCP provides and understand how it supports state needs.
NRECA Update – 30 minutes
- General business update on NRECA.
- Discuss industry changes and challenges.
- Learn how changes may affect NRECA members.
Government Relations Update – 45 minutes
- Review recent legislative and congressional changes and challenges affecting the electric utility industry.
- Learn about upcoming legislative and congressional proposals/bills that could affect the electric utility industry.
- Review the new regulatory landscape and the impact on co-ops.
Start with Who: Cultivating the Gift of Grounded Influence – 30 minutes
- Discuss the concept of grounded influence and why it is essential in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.
- Identify personal values, strengths, and experiences that form the foundation of authentic leadership and meaningful impact.
- Learn how to apply strategies to lead from a place of clarity and purpose, rather than urgency or external pressure, fostering trust and lasting influence.
Wednesday, August 6
TEC Chairman’s Report – 10 minutes
- Recap of the past 12 months from the TEC Board Chairman’s perspective.
- Presentation of key strategic issues and future outlook for TEC.
- Acknowledgement of strategic successes and future initiatives.
Federated Rural Electric Insurance Exchange Report – 10 minutes
- General business update on Federated.
- Discuss Federated’s commitment to safety.
- Present challenges within the insurance industry and impact on the insurability of electric cooperatives.
CFC Report – 10 minutes
- Learn how CFC helps its members meet their financial needs.
- Discuss how CFC strives to be its members most trusted financial resource.
- Discuss CFC’s focus of service, integrity, and excellence.
Touchstone Energy Update – 5 minutes
- Review strategic initiatives of Touchstone Energy Cooperatives.
- Highlight case studies and best practices.
- Review recent survey results from the cooperative advantage report.
Homestead Funds Update – 10 minutes
- Awareness that Homestead Advisers is part of the cooperative family and here to serve them.
- Learn about the financial tools Homestead Advisers offers for co-ops and their employees at no charge.
- Economic update adding value to the membership.
CoBank Report – 10 minutes
- Review CoBank’s financial performance.
- Discuss CoBank's commitment to rural communities.
- Learn about the safety and stability of CoBank's ability to meet financial needs.
NRTC Report – 10 minutes
- General business update on NRTC.
- Discuss how NRTC support their cooperative members.
- Discuss NRTC’s vision of being their members most trusted technology partner.
*CPE Credits: Upon completion of each session listed above attendees may be eligible for 6 CPE credits. Attendees must sign in and out for each session.