Lake Region Electric Hires New CEO/General Manager
The Lake Region Electric Association Board of Directors has selected Jeremy Lindemann as the next General Manager and CEO announced Board President Kermit Pearson. Jeremy began his new duties on September 23rd.
The board conducted an extensive search and interview process before offering the position to Lindemann, a veteran cooperative leader. LREA Board President Kermit Pearson stated, “We are pleased to have Jeremy lead our cooperative into the future. His years of co-op experience have helped him develop a deep understanding of the current trends and challenges faced by co-op members. Jeremy’s passion for the cooperative industry and being a part of a rural community gives us confidence that he will continue the cooperative’s mission to provide affordable and reliable power to our members.”
Lindemann has worked in the electrical industry for 29 years; 22 of those years at Roseau Electric Cooperative in Roseau, Minnesota where he has served as the director of member services for the past 10 years and was previously the key accounts manager. Jeremy continues to educate himself and evolve as a cooperative leader, and active community member. He graduated from the NRECA Management Internship Program (MIP) in 2019 and has served in leadership roles on several state electric cooperative boards. Lindemann shared, “I am excited to join the team at Lake Region Electric Association. I look forward to being part of a great cooperative that has such a strong tradition of exceptional service to its members.”
Living and working in Lake Region territory, and all that goes with it, will be a different experience but not an entirely new one for Lindemann. Though he has spent the majority of his career in northern Minnesota, working for a co-op and raising a family, Jeremy grew up in South Dakota. Some of his favorite memories are fishing with his father on Lake Oahe, hunting pheasants on the prairie, and spending many chilly days bowhunting deer with his brothers. He looks forward to being able to make more of these memories in our great state. Lindemann expressed, “I am very grateful for an opportunity to come back home and to be once again close to family and friends!”
Jeremy and his wife Amy have two children who are grown, planning weddings and doing their own big things. In addition to working, Jeremy has a passion for hunting, fishing, gardening and other outdoor activities. If you see Jeremy around the area, cruising with his best pal, an English Black Lab by the name of Zetty, be sure to give him a friendly Lake Region welcome!