Southwest Electric Cooperative announces Jason Carver, P.E., as CEO

Due to the strength and depth of leadership within SWEC, the Board of Directors conducted an internal review and selection process. With 32 years of experience at SWEC, Jason brings a strong understanding of the cooperative’s internal operations and culture, as well as the unique needs of the rural communities it serves. In his role as Manager of Engineering, Jason oversaw long-range system planning, major system improvement and construction projects, and implementation of new technology — all focused on maintaining reliable service and ensuring SWEC’s system has the capacity to meet future growth demands.

“I’m excited to build on the strong foundation that has been built over the past 87 years. The Board of Directors, leadership, and employees of Southwest are second to none. While we have many challenges ahead, our mission of serving our members and rural communities with reliable, affordable, and safe electric service remains the same,” Carver said. “I’m honored to have been chosen to lead Southwest into the future.”

“The board is confident in Jason’s leadership, the dedication of our employees, and the strength of our cooperative,” said Mauss. “With the continued trust and support of our members, Southwest is well-positioned to continue delivering reliable, affordable, and safe service to our members.”

Founded in 1939 by local people who understood the needs of our rural communities. Today, SWEC distributes reliable, affordable, and safe energy to parts of eleven counties in southwest Missouri, totaling more than 45,000 services. SWEC continues to be led by our members' needs as we belong to the communities we serve. A nine-member board of directors, elected by the members, serves as the foundation of local control.