(Arrington, VA) Central Virginia Electric Cooperative (CVEC) is proud to announce that Galen Creekmore, Government Affairs & Key Account Representative, has been appointed to serve a three-year term on the Board of Directors for the Central Virginia Partnership for Economic Development (CVPED). CVPED is a regional organization focused on advancing innovative strategies for regional economic prosperity in Charlottesville, and the Counties of Albemarle, Culpeper, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, and Orange.
Creekmore began his career with CVEC in 2016 and, within a few short years, advanced to the role of Government Affairs & Key Account Representative — a position he has now held for over seven years. “His strong work ethic, eagerness to learn, and dedication to serving our members is a testimony to the value he will bring in this CVPED leadership role,” said Melissa Gay, Vice President of Communications and Member Services.
In this role, Creekmore will work alongside leaders from private businesses, educational institutions, and local government to foster job creation and new capital investment in the region. “CVPED’s mission closely aligns with CVEC and Firefly’s, which is to strengthen the region through reliable service, community involvement, and forward-thinking leadership. I’m honored to use my experience in the electric and broadband industries to further improve our local communities,” said Creekmore.
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About Central Virginia Electric Cooperative
Central Virginia Electric Cooperative is a member-owned, not-for-profit, electric utility serving 39,000 homes, farms, and businesses in the rural portions of 14 Virginia counties. CVEC connects its members and communities through reliable power and broadband services, delivering world-class, high-speed internet service through its subsidiary, Firefly Fiber Broadband. CVEC and its subsidiary are equal opportunity providers and employers. For more information, visit www.mycvec.com.
About Firefly Fiber Broadband
Headquartered in Palmyra, VA, Firefly Fiber BroadbandSM is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Central Virginia Electric Cooperative. Firefly offers lightning-fast internet via fiber to the premise that is reliable and priced fairly with no hidden equipment costs or special introductory pricing that increases the base cost of phone or internet later. Firefly has no contracts, no data caps, or slowdowns, and offers symmetrical upload and download speeds. Firefly Light offers 100 Mbps for $49.99; Firefly Flash offers 1 Gbps for $79.99, and Firefly Voice is $34.99 with a $5.00 discount when bundled with the internet. For more information, visit www.fireflyva.com/rise.
About the Central Virginia Partnership for Economic Development
Central Virginia Partnership for Economic Development, a not-for-profit public/private partnership, is the regional economic development organization for Charlottesville and the Counties of Albemarle, Culpeper, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Madison, Nelson and Orange. The Partnership’s mission is advancing innovative strategies for regional economic prosperity. Combining resources and involvement of private businesses, education institutions and local governments, the organization is uniquely positioned to foster job creation and new capital investment in the region. For more information, please visit www.centralvirginia.org.