Russell is CEO of Heartland Energy, overseeing operations and actively engaging in advocating for public power.
Madison, SD
Joined September 2013
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Another terrific year at the #SanfordInternational. One highlight was visiting with friends from the Capitol, including @GovLarryRhoden and two former interns Tyler Tordsen @TTordsen and Katie Washnok @thektwashnok. Also my forever intern Tim Rave 😄.
Extending my condolences to the family and friends of David Barranco as well as to the administration team at the @CitySiouxFalls. David was a dedicated public servant and will be missed.
Day 2 of the @publicpowerorg National Conference. After a terrific morning general session, sitting in on a panel on Operational Excellence behind Customer Satisfaction, a core tenet of #publicpower.
#CommunityPowered #CustomerService
Sitting in on Beyond the Megawatt: Why electric utilities need strong policies for large load customers.
Heartland already has several policies to address growth of large load customers, but it's always wise to learn from other utilities.
#PublicPower #CommunityPowered
We are in Boston for the @publicpower National Conference. Looking forward to a few days of connection, innovation and leadership, centered around #PublicPower.
#CommunityPowered
The MES PTO is planning a special thank-you for teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week from The Salty Mare coffee truck.☕
Contribute to these efforts by emailing [email protected] or find them on Facebook!
#CommunityPowered #TeacherAppreciation🍎
The deadline is approaching for the Greater MN #EV Infrastructure Community Program. Launched by MnDOT, it aims to expand EV charging access across regional MN. Don't miss out on this #fundingopportunity!
Details: ow.ly/aIKt50YBtxZ
#PublicPower #EVCharging
Inner-office competition or team-building exercise? 🏆Why not both?!
The #FinalFour🏀 are set. May the best team win!
#Michigan #Arizona #UCONN #Illinois #bracketbattle #coworkerchallenge
Welcome to #PublicPower governance, Jordan! 👋 We look forward to working with you in providing #PowerwithPurpose in #GrotonSD.
Source: Groton Daily Independent
Strengthen your skills, strengthen your community 💪
Upcoming workshops, webinars and conferences offer training for municipal/city leaders. Each session offers clear information and real takeaways that can be put to use back home.
Details: heartlandenergy.com/strength…
#PublicPower
Don't be on Santa's Naughty Password List! Use a unique password for each online account and device. Make sure they are all at least 16 characters long!
#StaySafeOnline #cybersecurity #onlinesafety #strongpasswords
.@HeartlandPower board members and staff are at the Mid-West Electric Consumers Annual Meeting this week. Board President Mark Joffer is moderator this morning for the WAPA UGP update. Yesterday, Jerry Jongeling spoke during the "State of the States" session. #publicpower
Dreaming of starting a business? Expanding your current enterprise? Folks in #WhiteSD have a chance to win up to $2500K to make their dream a reality with the Mayor's Big Vision Contest. Supported by a @HeartlandPower #econdev grant, visit white.govoffice2.com for details!
It's great to work in #PublicPower!
The city of #HeclaSD is accepting applications for a Public Works Utility Assistant. Applications are available at the city office. Call 605-997-2333 for details.
#CommunityPowered #hiring #jobs #SouthDakotajobs #PublicWorks
#ICYMI @HeartlandPower Director of #EconDev Casey Crabtree was featured on the Sept 8 episode of #PublicPowerNow, a #podcast from @publicpowerorg. He spoke about Heartland's #DATA program, launched earlier this year.
Listen/view transcript: ow.ly/flfe50XqP0b
#ICYMI @HeartlandPower will have steady electric rates again in 2026, marking the ninth consecutive year without an increase.
Our story: heartlandenergy.com/heartlan…
@publicpowerorg coverage: publicpower.org/periodical/a…
#PublicPower #energyrates #stablerates #CommunityPowered
Congratulations to @citysiouxfalls on the completion of your Water Reclamation Facility! This project is on the city's underground #Circuit13 and will be powered with the #EnergyONEIncentive through @HeartlandPower. #econdev #PublicPower #CommunityPowered
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#ICYMI Fitch has affirmed @HeartlandPower's "A" credit rating with a stable outlook: ow.ly/6iAN50XiCXZ
Thank you, @publicpowerorg, for covering the story! #CommunityPowered
