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Communications

As the statewide voice of Kansas electric cooperatives, KEC — through its broad communication efforts — educates co-op consumer-members, policymakers, the media and the general public about the cooperative difference and the important role electric cooperatives play in the sustainable development of rural Kansas communities. Public-facing efforts include education through social media channels, the organization’s websites, publications, public relations campaigns, participation in job fairs and other public events related to the mission of KEC.

The Communications Department also provides resources to assist member co-ops with their communication efforts to help build support from their consumer-members for the electric co-ops’ programs and initiatives. Through the monthly magazine, Kansas Country Living, Kansas electric cooperatives communicate with their consumer-members on topics that impact rural electrification and rural Kansas. With a circulation of more than 136,000, Kansas Country Living is an integral communications channel for Kansas electric cooperatives to share with their members the latest co-op news, energy efficiency tips, emerging technology and electrical safety.

Communications Department staff provide KEC member co-ops with monthly editorial content and editing expertise, digital and social media resources, as well as handle the complete design and production of the co-op’s local pages each month.

In addition, the department provides assistance with crisis communications, offers support in the areas of writing, design, website maintenance, social media planning, and is eager to assist member co-ops with developing communication plans for their programs and initiatives.

KEC Communications produces the KEC Directory, manages projects initiated through KEC Creative Solutions, and oversees the KEC and Kansas Country Living websites and social media communications.

If you have any questions, please contact Vicki Estes, director of communications and editor, at 785-478-4554. 

Cooperatives are different from traditional utility companies, and being part of one comes with several advantages — and a bit of caretaking — all worth mentioning. Co-ops are run by a democratically-elected board of trustees who represent you, the members. These trustees are members just like you, so they understand the weight each decision they make holds.

Now it's your turn. Consider running for a co-op board position. Maybe it’s not a responsibility you can take on now but perhaps something you can commit to in the future. Below is a series of videos representing a cross-section of board members — some of your neighbors — from Kansas electric co-ops describing why they decided to get involved in their electric cooperative and why other co-op members should consider the opportunity.

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    • About Us
      • Contact Information
      • Co-op Difference
      • History
      • KEC Board of Trustees
      • Our Members
      • Reach Our Members
    • What We Do
      • Communications
      • Cyber and Physical Security
      • Education and Training
      • Government Relations
      • Loss Control, Safety, and Compliance
      • Touchstone Energy Cooperatives
    • Advocacy Center
      • Co-ops Vote
      • KCRE PAC
      • Policy Development
    • News
      • Kansas Country Living Magazine
      • News Releases
      • Utility and Rent Assistance
    • Community Outreach
      • Managing Your Winter Energy Use
      • Safe Electricity
      • Youth Programs
    • Careers