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JPEC President Nuckols Retiring In April

JPEC President Nuckols Retiring In April
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By West Kentucky Star Staff
Oct. 30, 2014 | PADUCAH, KY
By West Kentucky Star Staff Oct. 30, 2014 | 04:00 PM | PADUCAH, KY
Jackson Purchase Energy Corporation and its board of directors have announced the upcoming retirement of their President and CEO, G. Kelly Nuckols. Nuckols’ retirement date is April 30, 2015, and he will be acting in a consulting capacity until then to ensure a smooth transition for the Company.

Nuckols came to JPEC in 1997 in the midst of the Big Rivers’ bankruptcy. Nuckols has been an active member of the local and state community, having served as President of the Paducah/McCracken Chamber of Commerce, member of Paducah Symphony board, member of United Way board, member of Paducah Economic Development board, member of Industrial Development Authority and many others. On the statewide level, Nuckols is a member of Leadership Kentucky, has served two terms on the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce board, and is currently serving on the Kentucky Workforce Investment board. Nuckols also serves in leadership roles on various utility related organizations.

When asked about acknowledgements over the past 17 years, Nuckols replied with five major items:

· An employee safety record that is one of the best in the state, having received the Governor’s Safety Award the last two years having worked 493,000 days without a lost-time accident.

· A well trained and hard working group of employees who care about the members they serve.

· Maintaining the lowest rates in the state and having maintained the lowest rates for the last 10 years.

· Elevated the public image and awareness of JPEC in all areas served and throughout the state and nation.

· Established a working relationship with Paducah Power on a number of issues, including service rights.

Gary Joiner, Chairman of the JPEC board of directors, expressed the board’s appreciation for the hard work and many accomplishments of Nuckols saying, “JPEC is much different and better than when Nuckols assumed the role of President and CEO. JPEC has assumed a leadership position, is viewed in a positive and favorable manner and is well respected through the electric industry.”

Nuckols indicated he would be spending more time with his family, especially his two grandsons. He also indicated he would continue to be actively involved in various activities in the community.  

Joiner said the entire board wishes Nuckols a long, healthy and productive retirement.

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