Rappahannock Electric Cooperative CEO, John Hewa
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative CEO, John Hewa
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We pre-recorded today’s conversation via Zoom with Rappahannock Electric Cooperative’s new CEO, John Hewa.

John explained the basics of the electric industry, REC’s business model, REC’s commitment to our local communities through a variety of ways and how they are working to be a community partner.

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