The Board of Directors of Sunflower Electric Power Corp., has named Todd Hillman the corporation’s next President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Hillman will begin his tenure on Jan. 16 to succeed Stuart Lowry, Sunflower’s current President and CEO.
Steve Epperson, CEO of Pioneer Electric Cooperative and Southern Pioneer Electric Company – two of Sunflower’s seven distribution member-owners – chaired the nation-wide CEO search & selection process. He commented, “After participating in many committee discussions and multiple interviews, I believe that Todd Hillman represents the best fit for Sunflower moving forward in an industry facing vast disruption as well as transformation. Mr. Hillman’s breadth of experience, knowledge of energy markets and RTOs, and leadership approach are the best fit for Sunflower’s talented employees. I see great teamwork, collaboration and courageous decisions in our future and am confident that Mr. Hillman will deliver.”
