ANDALUSIA— After nearly 36 years at Covington Electric Cooperative, Mark Parker will succeed longtime leader Charles “Ed” Short as president and chief executive officer on Feb. 1.
Parker has played a pivotal role in the growth of the cooperative throughout the past three decades, including working as director of member services, vice president of member relations, staff assistant, and vice president of information technology. Most recently, he served as senior vice president and chief operating officer.
People are also reading… “I’ve been heavily involved in the implementation of several new technologies, including the first CEC computer networks, billing systems, the pre-pay program, the dispatch system, and the Buzz Broadband project,” said Parker. “I want to thank the board of trustees for this opportunity. I’m eager to lead CEC as we work together to find ways we can be more efficient with our technology and provide the best possible service at the most affordable cost.
Outside of CEC, he’s an active member in the Andalusia Kiwanis Club, Kiwanis Covington County Fair Board, and Andalusia Area Chamber of Commerce. He’s also served as a member and president of the Opp Lions Club, Douglas MacArthur State Technical College Foundation, and the Lurleen B. Wallace Community College Foundation.
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