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John Agliata
Co-Mo Electric Cooperative
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“Whether the issue was striking coal miners, generation at Truman Dam,
legislation or rate increases, he was always willing to step in and assume the role
of spokesman for the cooperatives he served,” said Co-Mo General Manager/CEO
Ken Johnson.
He carried a heavy burden during the 36 years he served as a director, particularly
in his role as president of Associated Electric, a title he held from 1981 until his
retirement in May 2009. Over the years he spoke at thousands of annual meetings,
never shying from controversial topics.
Over the years he has challenged governors, CEOs of rival utilities, politicians and
environmentalists who stood in the way of the best interests of rural people.
“Somehow, he remained a gentleman through countless heated discussions and
never burned bridges that would later need to be crossed,” Johnson said.
The award is named for Frank Stork, former executive vice president of the
association, who was on hand at the meeting to help in its presentation.
ABOUT CO-MO ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE - Co-Mo's service area comprises
approximately 2,300 square miles in Central Missouri. Co-Mo exists to fulfill its members’ needs
for superior electric and related services at fair and reasonable prices and support its
communities through economic, civic and educational opportunities.
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