Pedernales Names New CEO
John Hewa, vice president of research, engineering and technical services for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, has been chosen to take the reins at Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc., the nation’s largest distribution electric coop. Hewa’s appointment as chief executive officer is effective July 22. In his new role, Hewa will be responsible for 250,000 meters over an 8,100-square-mile service territory. For more on this story, click here.