Chugach Electric Association CEO Lee Thibert has announced he will retire in April of 2022. Thibert, 66, has been with Chugach for over 30 years and has served as CEO for five years.

“Working for Chugach and our members has been an incredible opportunity,” said Thibert. “I am very proud of the work we have done together, continuing to build a strong, vital utility, providing power to thousands of Alaska homes and businesses.”

The Chugach Electric Association Board of Directors elected new officers Wednesday night, May 26. The complete slate of officers includes:

Rachel Morse              Chair

Bettina Chastain          Vice Chair

Jim Henderson            Secretary

Harold Hollis                Treasurer

Other current directors include Sam Cason, Mark Wiggin, and Erin Whitney.

Chugach Electric Association, Inc. members elected a new director to the utility’s seven-member board of directors. Election results were announced Tuesday night at the electric cooperative’s virtual annual meeting. Due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols, and restrictions on large gatherings, Chugach held its annual meeting virtually for the second year in a row.