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


Michael Sullins
Regulatory and
Compliance Specialist


Eric Turner
Safety Specialist


Danny Weston
Art Director
Co-ops’ Loudest Cheerleader

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Jeff Whatley
Safety Specialist