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Every year REC recognizes employees who exceed in their defined job description, achieve outstanding results in certain areas and demonstrate loyalty to the Cooperative. Since 1994, REC has honored these employees as Employees of the Year. Beginning in 2010, REC started recognizing two employees – one from Operations and one from Administration.


The 2024 Operations Employee of the Year is T.J. Doan. Doan started in May of 2021 as a Line Worker. He started the Lineman Training Program in October of 2021 and moved to be an Apprentice Line Worker. He has completed the Lineman Training Program in February of 2024 and finishing the on-the-job training hours needed to complete his Journeyman Line Worker Certification.


Doan is a dedicated employee and wants to continue to develop the necessary skill set to excel. He is thorough in his record keeping and willing to do whatever is needed to accomplish any task.


He graduated from Lindsay High School and still lives in Lindsay with his wife Ashley and their four children: Baylor, Hunter, Taylor and Aiden. He enjoys drag racing, hunting and fishing and spending time with his family.


"I am truly grateful to work for a company that values its hardworking and dedicated employees," says Doan. To some, it may seem like a small gesture, but to me, it means a lot when an employer recognizes the efforts of its team. I am very appreciative to be selected. This recognition means more to me than words can express."


REC's 2024 Administration Employee of the Year is Amy McLemore. McLemore started in April of 2007. She started as a Customer Service Representative and was later moved to the Collections Department in August of 2012. 


McLemore is always willing to assist within her department as well as the Cooperative with a smile on her face. She is dedicated to serving the members and helping find the best solution for them and the Cooperative.


She is from Sterling, Oklahoma but lives with her husband and daughter in the Bradley area. She enjoys staying busy on the farm with her family and coaching sporting events with her husband. As well as attending as many stock shows and ball games as she can to watch and support her family.


"Being named Employee of the Year was a complete surprise," admits McLemore. "I am beyond grateful to work at REC and for all the opportunities REC has allowed for me to grow and develop my skill sets, all while working with the best co-workers around."