Blake Moore began his new role as CEO/general manager of Wood County Electric Cooperative Oct. 1, succeeding Trey Teaff, who is retiring after 30 years with the cooperative.
Moore was selected for the position by the WCEC Board of Directors. He brings 13 years of electric cooperative experience to WCEC and most recently served as general manager/CEO of Lamb County Electric Co-op, a position he held since 2021.
Before joining Lamb County EC, Moore spent eight years at Lyntegar Electric Co-op as a member services adviser.
“Blake is well-equipped with electric co-op leadership experience, including a background in member services and legislative work. He has also devoted himself to civic leadership and has a heart for community. Our board was unanimous in selecting him for this leadership position, and we believe he will serve our members, employees and communities with diligence and heart,” WCEC Board President Kenneth Langley said.
During his time at Lamb County EC, Moore focused on stewardship and reliability and led a Texas Energy Fund grant process that secured more than $8.8 million for electric reliability projects.
He also has legislative experience, including testifying on behalf of Texas Electric Cooperatives and serving as chairman of Golden Spread Electric Cooperative’s Governmental Relations Committee.
Moore earned a Bachelor of Science in agribusiness from Texas Tech University.
“WCEC has one of the best reputations among cooperatives across the nation and is steeped in the rich co-op values and principles I greatly admire. I thank the board for this opportunity, as I look forward to this new challenge,” Moore said.
Teaff joined WCEC in 1996 as accounting manager and was promoted to chief financial officer in 2003 before becoming CEO/general manager in April 2020.
Teaff led WCEC through several challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain disruptions and the financial impacts of Winter Storm Uri. During his tenure, he also led the development of a strategic plan focused on WCEC’s members, employees and communities and helped negotiate a collective bargaining agreement.
“Trey has done an outstanding job leading WCEC through some difficult times. His steady leadership, conservative accounting practices and high ethical standards have left the co-op in excellent shape. The co-op is better because of his leadership, and we are very grateful for his 30 years of service and wish him the very best in retirement,” Langley said.
“I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have served this co-op and the members and communities it provides for. After what seems like a lifetime in this business, I am convinced more than ever that the cooperative model is one of the most impactful and lasting ways to make a difference in the lives of others. I am proud of what we’ve accomplished together,” Teaff said.
Wood County Electric Cooperative is a nonprofit electric cooperative serving more than 42,000 meters in parts of nine Northeast Texas counties: Camp, Franklin, Hopkins, Rains, Smith, Titus, Upshur, Van Zandt and Wood.
More information is available at wcec.org.