Ryan Miller has been named Oconto Electric Cooperative’s new CEO following the retirement of Byron Nolde.
“We are delighted to welcome Miller as the next CEO of OEC,” said Todd Duame, board chairman. “After a nationwide search, the board of directors decided Ryan Miller was the best candidate to be the next great leader for OEC, so that we can continue providing affordable and reliable electricity to our consumer members.”
Miller grew up in the electrical industry working in his family’s high-voltage electrical construction company. He has also worked as a substation operations manager. He previously served as chief operating officer of Southland Utility Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative where he oversaw the day-to-day operations. He holds a bachelor of science in business information systems, a masters in business administration and a certificate in utility management from Willamette University.
Nolde served as manager and CEO of Oconto Electric Cooperative for the past 20 years, making him one of the longest serving CEOs of the cooperative.
“We appreciate all that Byron has contributed to the success of the cooperative,” said Duame. “We look forward to Miller’s deep understanding of the energy industry and that he will continue to build on the strong foundation we have and guide the cooperative towards a successful future.”
Oconto Electric Cooperative is a member-owned, not-for-profit, generation and distribution cooperative headquartered in Oconto Falls formed in 1937. Currently Oconto Electric Cooperative serves more than 9,600 members throughout Oconto, Marinette counties and small portions of Shawano and Brown counties.
