Griffin named CEO of EnerStar Electric

After a nationwide search, the EnerStar Electric Cooperative board of directors appointed Angela Griffin as the co-op's new chief executive officer, effective Nov. 1. She succeeds Dave Clinton, who officially retires at the end of the year. Clinton joined the co-op in 2018 as chief financial officer and served as CEO since 2022.

Griffin has more than 35 years of experience in the co-op sector. Throughout her career, she has served on numerous local nonprofit boards. She currently serves on the board of directors for the Paris Economic Development Corporation.

A graduate of Indiana State University, Griffin has held various positions at the co-op, particularly in member services and communications. In 2016, she completed the National Rural Electric Cooperative's Management Internship Program and has since participated in ongoing co-op training at the state and national level.

"I take great pride in our local co-op roots, our dedication to the communities we serve, and the co-op member-owners," Griffin said, adding that most of the co-op employees live in communities that the co-op serves.

Griffin explained that the electric utility is rapidly evolving. Alongside this transformation, the co-op has experienced several changes, including many employee retirements. She credited the strong management team under Clinton's leadership for leading the cooperative through this period by focusing on developing a long-term strategic plan.

Griffin emphasized that the co-op's members can rely on its core values. "Safety, stability and member service will always be our top priorities," she said.