Jasper County REMC
Jasper County REMC is a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Rensselaer, Indiana. As a cooperative, Jasper County REMC follows seven core principles that are universal to cooperatives worldwide. Among those principles is one stressing education, training and information. Indiana Connection, a monthly magazine published especially for Indiana’s electric cooperative members, is one way the REMC informs and educates its members. Indiana Connection is available not only in a print format, but as an electronic publication for those who prefer getting their information on their electronic devices.
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Little Cousin Jasper ParadeSee us in the Little Cousin Jasper Parade on Saturday, Sept. 12! Sandhill Crane FestivalWe will be at the Sandhill Crane Festival in Wheatfield on Saturday, Sept. 19. Come see us! Internet upgradeDo you want to go even faster? Upgrade your internet speed. Just call the office — no appointment necessary! Post… Continue reading.
A united cooperative, one logo
When I last wrote to you, I was only three days into my role as the new CEO of Jasper County REMC. Now, having been on the ground with the cooperative for a month, I can say my time here has only deepened my respect for this organization, its history, and the communities we serve…. Continue reading.
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Touch of DutchOn Saturday, Aug. 8, we’ll be at the Touch of Dutch. Look for us in the parade too! Office closureOur office will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7, for Labor Day. Little Cousin Jasper ParadeLook for us in the Little Cousin Jasper Parade on Saturday, Sept. 12. Sandhill Crane FestivalJoin us at the Sandhill Crane Festival… Continue reading.
Employees participate in safety training
As part of our deep commitment to safety, we hold regular safety training for our employees on a range of topics. Linemen attend monthly safety training. Hidden #25238002. In June, we held bucket truck rescue training for our linemen, tree crew members, and broadband crews. Linemen also spent time on pole-top rescue training. During this… Continue reading.
Small Business Spotlight: Gene & Grace Creations
WHAT services and products does your business offer? Gene & Grace Creations offers custom designing and printing of custom apparel, and we also offer a wide variety of women’s clothing from regular to plus sizes, along with a wide variety of accessories. This fall/winter of 2026, we will start carrying youth girls’ items. Why did… Continue reading.
Navigating growth
I make it a point to get out into our co-op communities. There is one topic that seems to come up everywhere I go. Whether I’m meeting with directors, talking with community leaders, or visiting with our member co-ops, the conversation often turns to growth. New investment. New businesses. New opportunities. And increasingly, questions about… Continue reading.
A story numbers can tell
I’ve mentioned before in this column that I have a degree in accounting. It’s probably no surprise, then, that I’m a bit of a numbers guy. But here’s something you might not expect: the numbers themselves are rarely the most interesting part of my job. The conversations behind them are. One of my favorite conversations… Continue reading.
The things we do and don’t see
Summer has a way of drawing our attention to the things right in front of us — the county fair, an evening ballgame, a weekend at the lake, a family reunion. These are memories of my Indiana summers growing up. What we rarely think about are all the things working quietly in the background that… Continue reading.
A season of transition
As your board president, I want to take a moment to share an important update and express my sincere gratitude during this exciting season of transition for our cooperative. First, I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Violet Sistovaris for her outstanding leadership and dedication during her tenure as interim CEO. Stepping… Continue reading.
Meet the candidates
JoAnn McElfresh, At-large JoAnn McElfresh and her husband, Rick, live in rural Rensselaer. They have two children, Luke and Logann, who both graduated from Purdue University. The McElfreshs recently became grandparents. McElfresh graduated from Ball State University in 1991 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. She operated her own graphic design business, Bright Ideas,… Continue reading.