93.00% of our members (residential plus seasonal) are residential users. As a whole, they consume about 85.77% of our power load.
The Cooperative Headquarters is centrally located in New Castle, Virginia.
CBEC serves the rural section of seven counties. Our mountainous area contains a large portion owned by the National Forest, the Virginia Department of Forestry, and the Appalachian Trail.
CBEC serves the rural section of seven counties. Our mountainous area contains a large portion owned by the National Forest, the Virginia Department of Forestry, and the Appalachian Trail.
Each member-owner will be provided with the benefit of safe, reliable electric service at the lowest possible cost consistent with sound management and the Cooperative principles.
As an organization we hold the following core values to be important in the way we do business. These values include: Commitment to Consumers and Employees, Integrity, High Work Ethic, Honesty, Trust, and Respect.
J.C. Winstead
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Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
District No. 2 (Craig and Roanoke Counties)
Resides in
Craig County, VA
Jack Harlow
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Secretary Treasurer
District No. 1 - (Monroe (West Virginia), Alleghany and Giles Counties)
Resides in
Covington, VA
S. Travis Shrewsbury
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Director
District No. 1 (Monroe (West Virginia), Alleghany and Giles Counties)
Resides in
Gap Mills, WV
Patrick J. Ryan
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Vice President
Director, District No. 3 (Botetourt and Montgomery Counties)
Resides in
Eagle Rock, VA
James E. Huffman
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President
District No. 3 (Botetourt and Montgomery Counties)
Resides in
Fincastle, VA
Frank R. Garman Jr.
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Director
District #2 (Craig County & Roanoke County)
Resides in
Catawba, VA
Jeff M. Ahearn
CEO
(540) 864-5121
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Christina White
Accounting Associate
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Greg Huffman
Supervisor of Operations
(540) 864-5121
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126
John Storey
Director of Information Technology
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Kevin Stafford
Staff Accountant
(540) 864-5121
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Maiya Ashby
Director of Communications
(540) 520-1567
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Mary Ann Gober
Director of Executive Services & Human Resources
(540) 864-5121
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Tim Kaczmarski CPA, CGMA
Director of Business Services
(540) 864-5121
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Troy A. Duncan
Safety & Training Coordinator
(540) 864-5121
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Troy Hall
Director of Operations
(540) 864-5121
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Victoria Johnston
Operations Administrative Manager
(540) 864-5121
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Virginia Clifton
Purchasing Manager
(540) 864-5121
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Every year the electric cooperatives afford young people an opportunity to experience Washington, DC, in a way they’ve never experienced it before. Students on the tour learn about their sponsoring electric cooperative, American history and U.S. government. Also it is a chance to meet other teens from across the U.S. who share many common interests.
Learn MoreScholarship Basics. Each year, the Education Scholarship Foundation awards $1,000 scholarships. A combination of weighted criteria is used in the selection process: 40% financial need; 40% academic achievement; and 20% personal statement.
Learn MoreCO-OP PAC members share a common belief in the cooperative business model. We understand that there is strength in numbers, and we know the power of a grassroots movement to influence Virginia state government. Most importantly, CO-OP PAC is made up of members that want to ensure that our cooperative business model survives, thrives, and continues to bring reliable and affordable electric service to rural and exurban Virginia.
Learn MoreTHIS CONTEST HAS ENDED. But please feel free to print the coloring page at any time for a fun activity for your kiddos!
Unleash your inner artist, grab your crayons and markers, and let’s give a big shout-out to our incredible lineworkers! These brave souls risk their lives every day to keep our world lit up and shining. And on Thursday, April 18, it’s their turn to shine!
REGISTRATION
To show our support for our lineworkers, individuals, students, and kids are invited to color and submit a picture for our Lineworker Appreciation Day Coloring Contest. Beginning January 22, we will be taking submissions for the coloring contest with image provided. Please click on the link below to download a printable version or stop by the CBEC office for a copy.
Each participant will receive a special gift from CBEC and the winning coloring page will be featured in an upcoming publication of Cooperative Living Magazine as well as receive a $50 gift card. Please submit all entries to maiya.ashby@cbec.coop, drop them off or mail them to the CBEC office at PO Box 265 New Castle, VA 24127.
OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES
1.) Anyone can enter. Please just one submission per individual.
2.) Entries must be received by February 16, 2024.
3.) Entries may be mailed to the address below or email to maiya.ashby@cbec.coop.
4.) Entries may be displayed in the local office, publications, or on social media channels.
5.) Please email maiya.ashby@cbec.coop with questions.
PRIZES
1.) All submissions will receive a gift from CBEC.
2.) There will be one grand prize winner. The winner will receive a $50 gift card and also have their entry in an upcoming publication of Cooperative Living Magazine.
3.) The winner will be selected by the CBEC staff and announced on the Friday before Lineworker Appreciation Day, April 18. All decisions of the judges are final.
Once a year, usually the first Saturday in June, Craig-Botetourt Electric Cooperative holds an Annual Meeting of Members. This is your meeting because it brings you up to date on the cooperative’s operations and other business. As a member, you are invited to present your views, discuss topics with your fellow members, and vote for directors to serve on the cooperative’s board.
Remember — you have a voice and a vote in cooperative matters.
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Watch NowCRAIG-BOTETOURT ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency, or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be madew available in languages other than English.
If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agricultre, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Wahington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov
Our rates are posted below in PDF format; which requires Adobe® Acrobat® Reader® to view. It is a free download, but most browsers already have it installed.
The terms and conditions of the Cooperative are the written policies that govern how CBEC operates. They are reviewed and approved by the State Corporation Commission (SCC). All members receive a copy when they sign up for service. The most recent, approved Terms and Conditions are posted below in PDF format, which requires Adobe® Acrobat® Reader® to view. It is a free download, but most browsers already have it installed.
CBEC Terms & Conditions (VA)The bylaws of the Cooperative are the written policies that govern how CBEC operates. They are reviewed and approved by the State Corporation Commission (SCC). All members receive a copy when they sign up for service. The most recent, approved bylaws are posted below in PDF format, which requires Adobe® Acrobat® Reader® to view. It is a free download, but most browsers already have it installed.
BYLAWS2021 AMENDMENT TO BYLAWSHave you ever had a hard time buying a gift for someone?
Everyone has had a time when they really did not know what to get someone. One possible answer is a gift certificate from Craig Botetourt Electric Cooperative.
Here is how it works. The person you would be buying the gift certificate for must have an active account with the electric cooperative. The gift certificate can be bought in any amount and would be shown as a credit on the recipient’s bill for the month. You would download the attached form, print and fill it out completely and mail into our offices. We would then process the gift on the next billing of that member’s account.
So the next time you are buying for someone who has everything, remember, they always use electricity and we are sure it would be greatly appreciated by the recipient.
We urge member-owners to be alert for phone calls from scammers who claim to be from CBEC stating that accounts are overdue and payment is due immediately.
If you receive a suspicious call, please keep the following in mind:
If you are uncertain if a call you received came from a legitimate CBEC representative please call us directly at 800-760-2232.
This program was created to assist member-owners who have a serious medical condition. Its goal is to provide adequate time prior to the termination of electric service to either enter into a payment arrangement with CBEC or make alternative arrangements for medical care.
Download Serious Medical Condition Form
