Grissom Leaving Pennyrile Electric

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Pennyile Electric President and CEO Greg Grissom is stepping down from his position to take on a similar role in Paducah.

Pennyrile Electric announced Tuesday afternoon that Grissom submitted his resignation during the Board of Directors meeting Tuesday morning.  Grissom has accepted a job as President and CEO of Jackson Purchase Energy in Paducah.  Grissom began his duties as Pennyrile Electric CEO March 2, 2015.

Pennyrile Board Chairman Jimmy Futtrell thanked Greg for his time at Pennyrile Electric and wished him the best in his new position at Jackson Purchase Energy.  Futrell added with the strong management team and staff, Pennyile Electric member-owners can be assured there will be no interruption in the cost-effective and reliable service they are accustomed to.

The Pennyrile Electric Board of Directors named Alan Gates the Interim President and CEO.  Gates is currently the Vice President of Operations and Technical Services.  Gates will fill the role until a new President and CEO is hired.