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Who's on the Line?
"Who's On the Line?" is a new podcast from Wheatland Electric Cooperative, Inc., a member-owned distribution cooperative headquartered in Scott City, Kansas. Founded in 1948, we serves over 32,000 meters across 13 southwest and central Kansas counties and three counties in Colorado.
Join Shajia Donecker, multimedia specialist, in each episode to explore the great people and work we do to keep our power lines —and our communities — running!
Who's on the Line?
Our Director of Operations Reflects on 40+Years
Rick Klaus has loyally served Wheatland Electric Cooperative, Inc., for over 40 years. Starting as a groundman in 1982 soon out of high school, Rick worked his way up —literally! — and today serves at WEC's director of operations. He is responsible for running one of the largest electric distribution cooperatives in Kansas, with over 32,000 meters across southwest and central Kansas.
As we celebrate WEC's 75th anniversary this month (founded Oct. 25, 1948), hear how life on the job has changed over the decades and how we continue to keep the lights on — through rain or shine — across the communities we serve!