Vigilante Electric Cooperative Announces New CEO

The board of trustees at Vigilante Electric Cooperative (VEC) is proud to announce the hiring of Trevor Parke as its new chief executive officer. Parke brings more than two decades of experience in utilities to VEC.

"We are delighted to welcome Trevor as the next CEO of Vigilante Electric Cooperative," said Andy Johnson, board president. "His extensive background in the electric utility space and his appreciation for the cooperative business model makes him an ideal fit to lead us into the future."

Mr. Parke is a seasoned professional with an impressive history at United Electric Co-op Inc. (Idaho), where he served as the engineering and operations manager. His leadership has been influential in enhancing operations and maintaining system reliability.

The cooperative model runs deep in Parke's philosophy of leadership. He understands the importance of a focus on the community and employees and that the heart of any electric cooperative is its people.

Parke's appointment as CEO begins a transformative period for VEC in an industry facing increasing opportunities and challenges. VEC and its board of trustees are confident that under Parke's direction, the cooperative will continue to build on a history of safety, reliability, affordability, and service excellence.

Parke will begin his service to VEC on April 1, 2024.

Founded in 1937, VEC provides electrical power in nine Montana counties and one Idaho county. With our main office in Dillon and outposts in Whitehall and Townsend, we provide electrical power to more than 10,400 services and maintain more than 2,700 miles of transmission and distribution line.