Recently, REC hired three new employees. All three new employees bring a unique skill set to better serve REC’s membership. 

Derrick Scoggins was hired as the Chief Mechanic. Scoggins is from the Lindsay area and is 2007 Lindsay High School graduate. Prior to working at REC, he worked for Rinehart, Cudd Energy Services and Ford Motor Company. 
When Scoggins is not working for REC, he enjoys working around his house and on vehicles. 

“I was excited for this opportunity as I have always known about REC and it was a great place to work," Scoggins explained. "I was also excited about the possibility of coming back home and finding something closer to home." 

Emily Schoneberg was born and raised in Chase County, Kansas near Elmdale. She was hired as the Payroll/HR/Benefits Administrator. Schoneberg along with her husband Cameron and their 13-year-old son Cayden, moved to Lindsay in May of 2025. 

Schoneberg graduated from Chase County High School in 2000 and received her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from Fort Hays State University in 2005. She and her husband have been married for 15 years, and they own Schoneberg Performance Bits. Schoneberg Performance Bits is known worldwide for their horse bits. 

Prior to working for REC, Schoneberg managed a bank in Alta Vista, Kan. for 13 years. She also helped with their family business of making horse bits. 

When she is not spending time with her family and helping with their business, she enjoys barrel racing as well as training and selling horses. 

“I was attracted to REC for its reputation of being a good organization and excited how close it was to our new home,” added Schoneberg. "I am looking forward to learning more about the Cooperative."

Darren Townley was hired as the CFO. Townley grew up in Konawa, Oklahoma until his family moved to Washington his senior year in high school. He then graduated from Washington High School in 2006. He continued his education at the University of Oklahoma where he received his Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance in 2011. He then obtained his Certified Public Accountant license. 

He and his family live in Washington. Townley and his wife, Elizabeth, have been married for 14 years and they have two children; Maddix who is 8 years old and Tate who is 5 years old. 

Prior to working at REC, Townley worked for Chesapeake Energy for three years and Devon Energy for 11 years where he was the Manager of Financial Reporting and Analysis. 

When he is not working, he enjoys spending time with his family, watching OU football and reading with his daughter, Maddix. 

“I was looking for a smaller organization that focused more on their consumers rather than profits,” stated Townley. “REC seems like a perfect fit, as it is local and cares deeply for its members.”