Nothing Stays The Same

By Dallas Braun, General Manager Nothing stays the same.” This statement couldn’t be more descriptive of the past year for Thumb Electric Cooperative (TEC) and...

Welcoming A New Year

By Dallas Brawn, General Manager 2020 was another busy year for Thumb Electric. Like everyone else, we had to make adjustments to our normal operations...

Happy New Year. Out With The Old, In With The New.

"Out with the old and in with the new.” This year, that phrase has a distinct meaning for me and Thumb Electric Cooperative (TEC)...

Meet Jason

How long have you been a lineman? I’ve been a lineman for almost 25 years, and I’ve been with TEC for nearly two. Did you start...

TEC Employee Spotlight

Retirement Spotlight Vicki LaBuhn After 35 years of dedicated service with Thumb Electric, Vicki LaBuhn has decided to retire. She started her career on Feb. 16, 1987,...

Meet Gary

How long have you been a lineman at Thumb Electric Cooperative (TEC)? I’ve been with TEC for five months now. It’s easy for me to...

The Driving Force

The purchase and use of EVs has fast-tracked in popularity across the country. In rural Michigan, electric co-ops are keeping a close eye on...

Meet Mike

How long have you worked at Thumb Electric Cooperative (TEC)? I’ve worked at TEC for the last sevenand-a-half years. Prior to that I worked out-of-state...

Beware Of Other Online Payment Sites

Paying your Thumb Electric Cooperative bill online is fast, easy and free when you use our website— tecmi.coop. Beware of hidden fees from other...

2020 Board Of Directors Election

Your Member Number and your Election Passcode can be found on the back cover of your Nov/Dec Country Lines magazine. Use both of these...

Pizza Recipes Due by June 1

Share your favorite “Pizza” recipe with us by June 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus, there’s more! To...