One of the things I love about working for electric cooperatives is the opportunity I get to travel around the…
Author: Mike Knotts
Mike Knotts
Mike Knotts is the CEO of the Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association. He is responsible for leading the work of the association and ensuring that the interests of electric cooperatives are understood and protected. He began his career working with the Tennessee Valley Authority and spent two years as District Director on the staff of a United States Congressman. In 2008, Mike received a Presidential Appointment and served on the administrative staff of a large federal Department.
Over the past year, you may have read in these pages about your local electric cooperative’s concerns about government regulations…
As a part of my job, I travel to Washington, D.C., several times per year. I have actually lived there…
Have you ever wondered where the phrases “the buck stops here” or “pass the buck” actually came from? In January…
Editor’s note: The Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association is losing a valued staff member as Chelsea Rose recently accepted a new…
Several months ago, I attended a speech given by U.S. Agriculture Secretary and former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack. While most…
One of the things that makes your cooperative different from “a regular old power company” is that it is owned…
It’s no secret that life here in Tennessee is pretty good. Blessed with some of the most beautiful and diverse…
My first car was a 1965 Ford Mustang. My parents bought it for me, even though they were actually buying…
Sport is a great metaphor for life and does a fantastic job of relating important lessons. Not only does participating…