Kane Lee Promoted to Manager of Engineering
Okefenoke REMC is pleased to announce Kane Lee has been promoted to Manager of Engineering. Kane succeeds Darren Crews, who was recently named OREMC’s Assistant General Manager. Kane has officially worked as an electrical engineer at OREMC for 11 years—hired in 2015 as a System Engineer, then becoming the Reliability Engineer leading workplan development and designing protection and control schemes. However, his first experience at OREMC began when he was in high school.
35th Annual Golf Tournament Celebrates Fundraising Record
With tears in her eyes, Linda Henderson, coordinator for Branching Out in Brantley, along with Janice Brown, happily accepted the $29,000 donation to the Southeast Cancer Unit, Inc., presented by Okefenoke REMC as a result of it 35th Annual Golf Tournament held in April.
Celebrating 2026 Youth Award Winners
Okefenoke REMC held its 33rd annual Youth Awards Banquet announcing its 2026 OREMC Scholarship winners, Walter Harrison Scholarship recipients, four Youth Tour Delegates and Georgia Cooperative Council Youth Leadership Conference attendee. Ten scholarships of $2,000 each were awarded, bringing OREMC’s total scholarships awarded to-date: $360,250. This is the 33rd year OREMC has sponsored Youth Tour Delegates, selecting four for 2026 bringing the total number of students to 128 students cumulatively. Awards were presented by Board Vice President Steve Rawl. Congratulations to all the winners!
Bids Being Accepted for Online Vehicle Auction
Working with JJ Kane Auctioneers, Okefenoke REMC is auctioning off two retired fleet vehicles, specifically two Altec 61 foot, Material Handling Bucket Trucks with two-man bucket and four hydraulic outriggers, rear mounted on 2015 Freightliner M2 106 utility truck. The auction is online and bidding is open until May 29.
Honoring Employee Service
OREMC employees recently gathered for an employee appreciation event, and to honor those for their milestone years of service and dedication to our consumer members.
OREMC Names Darren Crews as Assistant General Manager
The Okefenoke REMC Board of Directors is pleased to announce the promotion of Darren Crews to Assistant General Manager. He will assume the role of General Manager when John Middleton retires in early 2027, concluding a distinguished 39‑year tenure.
People Behind Your Power
When you call in to OREMC to set up service, ask a billing question, inquire about your usage, learn about payment options, or one of many assorted other questions, the first person you are going to speak with is a Member Services Representative (MSR). Meet three of our newest MSRs working out of our Nahunta office: Ellis Dean, Alicia Dean and Angela Mock.
Spring Into Energy Savings
Spring is a season of renewal—and a great time to refresh your energy habits, too! As temperatures begin to warm and daily routines shift, a few small changes around your home can add up to meaningful energy savings.
Lineworkers: Ready When It Matters
In April OREMC will celebrate Lineworker Appreciation Day. We take time to pause and recognize the brave men who make it possible to power your lives every day—our lineworkers.
OREMC Foundation: Making an Impact
Now entering its fifth year, the OREMC Foundations is living up to its mission of being a community development initiative aimed at supporting documented educational, outreach, economic development and health/life safety needs throughout the OREMC service area. Nearly $800,000 has been awarded to local organizations working to address a host of issues, as reflected in the most recent round of grant awards.
