“BEMC is in the top 10% in the nation for the shortest length of power outages per household per year. Our lineworkers are dedicated to exceeding your expectations and take pride in fast power restoration. The focus they bring to maintaining and improving our system, each and every day, is the foundation of our superior reliability. Their precision craftsmanship ensures that their work can be counted on for a long time; this keeps the lights on and saves you money.
They do a visual inspection of every inch of our system each year, including 7,776 miles of line, and we’ve invested in an industry leading asset management software system that tracks it all. Our lineworkers are expert at identifying issues before they become problems, and that’s a key part of why we’re known as one of the top performing cooperatives in the nation. They’re driven to excel because that’s how they’re built. You’re their top priority, and they’ll always go the extra mile on your behalf.” —Tim Tippett, Systems Operations Manager
Supply District
Back row, l to r: Hunter Marlowe, Shane Farris, Brandon Frink, Dallie Canady, Chris Taylor, John Johnson, Aidan Crooks, Jordan Wilkes, Morgan Thompson, Chrishun Holmes, Eugene Cartrette. Front row, l to r: Ethan Barron, Bailey Hill, Freddie Bryant, Aaron Ward, August Kuigre, Brayden Slaughter. Buckets, l to r: John Porter, Roy Stephens. Not Pictured: Dylan Blackwell, Benji Etheridge.
Southport/Oak Island District
Back row, l to r: Mike Sullivan, Braden Lanier, Jeremy Beresoff, Nick Wright, Paul (Peewee) Gore, Bryan Gore, Jacob Todd, Jeff Green, Jim Willis, Jonathan Long, Mike Blue. Front row, l to r: Mike Waite, Matt Wilkins, Trey Marks, Trey Hamilton, Caleb Reich, Isaac Stanley, Nicholas Hester. Buckets, l to r: Donald Holmes, Kameron Nelson.
Whiteville District
Back row, l to r: Tucker Elliott, Gabe Davis, Tanner Hinson, Chuck Nance, William Godwin, Andy Noble, David Norris, Rodney Lee, Justin Ward, Jacob Gore. Front row, l to r: Al Rising, Ethan Watson, James Price, Jimmy Conley, Cody Buck, Noah Horton, Jamie Keene, James Hardin. Buckets, l to r: Jarrett Blackman, Ian Williamson.
Working toward a brighter future for our members
In this decade and beyond, BEMC is working to provide a brighter future with powerful new services to our members and to strengthen local communities through innovative energy solutions, economic development, and community enrichment.
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