Looking Toward the Future: At a Crossroads with Technology and People
CEO Report – Scott Newberry, 2026 Annual Meeting
Presented during FKEC's 2026 Annual Meeting, CEO Scott Newberry's report explores how artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are shaping the future of electric service in the Florida Keys. In this forward-looking presentation, Newberry discusses how FKEC is leveraging innovation to improve reliability, strengthen operations and prepare for tomorrow's challenges while maintaining the exceptional service members expect. He also recognizes the dedicated employees whose expertise, commitment and innovation help power the cooperative's success every day.
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Video Chapters
- 0:00 – Karl Wagner, President, FKEC Board of Directors, Opens the Meeting
- 1:40 – Gretchen Holland, Secretary, FKEC Board of Directors
- 7:30 – Operation RoundUp/Charitable Trust volunteers
- 9:34 – Cale Smith, Treasurer, FKEC Board of Directors
- 12:30 – Scott Newberry, Chief Executive Officer
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36:29 – Karl Wagner, President, FKEC Board of Directors, Wraps up the Meeting
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Watch Florida Keys Electric Cooperative Board President Karl Wagner preside over the 2024 Annual Meeting, held on April 13, 2024. Meet the FKEC Board of Directors and Charitable Trust Volunteers and hear brief reports from Secretary Gretchen Holland and Treasurer Cale Smith. In his comprehensive and dynamic report, CEO Scott Newberry celebrates the employees behind FKEC’s success, walking the audience through the utility’s many departments. Thank you for watching!
Timestamps:
- Secretary Gretchen Holland’s Report (1:20:00)
- Introduction of the Board of Directors (02:40:00)
- Recognizing the Charitable Trust (06:20:00)
- Treasurer Cale Smith’s Report (09:00:00)
- CEO Scott Newberry’s Report (starts at 12:33:00)
At the 2022 Annual Meeting held in person on April 9, FKEC CEO Scott Newberry recapped the utility’s work in 2021 and prior. The highlights include successes in obtaining FEMA Grants to help fund Hazard Mitigation Projects; Record Sales; Reliability Achievements; The Power of Prevention; and a virtual tour of the Marathon Facility Expansions.
Below, watch FKEC Board President Karl Wagner preside over the 81st Annual Meeting. Introductions include the Cooperative Board of Directors and Charitable Trust. Secretary Gretchen Holland and Treasurer Cale Smith also give reports.
While FKEC had to cancel our 2021 in-person Annual Meeting & Membership Appreciation Day, CEO Scott Newberry, Board President Karl Wagner, and Board Treasurer Cale Smith shared these presentations recapping FKEC’s accomplishments in 2020 despite the pandemic.
CEO Scott Newberry highlights Coping with COVID; The New Normal; Assisting our Members; Progress Despite the Pandemic; and Thanks FKEC Members and Employees.
Board President Karl Wagner shares a message of appreciation to members and highlights the co-op’s accomplishments in 2020.
Board Treasurer Cale Smith shares an overview of FKEC’s financial statements including recent FEMA reimbursement.
CEO Scott Newberry recapping FKEC’s work before, during, and after Hurricane Irma.
Construction Tour #1 – June 2008 – by CEO Scott Newberry
Construction Tour #2 – August 2008 – by CEO Scott Newberry
Final Building Tour – March 2009 – by CEO Scott Newberry
8mm films circa 1960
Pole Installation – Marathon – 15th Street Area
Pole Installation – Ted & Mary’s Restaurant – Now Wooden Spoon
Middle Keys After Hurricane Donna – From helicopter & Ground
Note: The 2023 and 2019 Annual Meeting videos are unavailable. No Annual Meeting was held in 2020 due to the onset of COVID-19.