Welcome! The Alabama Rural Electric Association of Cooperatives (AREA) is a member-owned federation of 22 electric distribution cooperatives.

Staff


Karl Rayborn
President,
Chief Executive Officer

Sean Strickler
Vice President,
Public Affairs

Lenore Vickrey
Vice President,
Communications

Matty Garr
Vice President,
Statewide Services

Brian Matney
Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer

Jay Barnett
Training and
Safety Coordinator

Heather Dutton
Accountant

Brooke Echols
Production
Coordinator
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Dana Eunice
Special Events
Manager

Jeffrey Hubbard
Safety and Training Coordinator

Jacob Johnson
Advertising and
Marketing Director
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Allison Law
Managing Editor

Stephen Martin II
Financial Director

Erin Mayben
HR Coordinator
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Linda Partin
Education & Training
Program Manager

Chad Smith
Safety Specialist

Mark Stephenson
Creative Director

Laura Stewart
Education Program
Coordinator

Eric Turner
Safety Specialist

Danny Weston
Art Director
Co-ops’ Loudest Cheerleader
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Jeff Whatley
Safety Specialist