NEW LONDON — Firelands Electric Cooperative appointed Don Englet as general manager of the not-for-profit organization, effective upon the Aug. 30 retirement of Dan McNaull.

Englet has been an employee of Firelands Electric Cooperative for nearly 24 years and is the current director of operations, a position he has held for the past six years. Englet began his career with the cooperative in March 2000. After completing his apprentice lineman coursework, he was appointed as the cooperative’s engineering services representative where he handled new services and upgrades. He was promoted to line supervisor in 2005, a position he held for 13 years.

The board began the general manager search process last fall.

“Our process resulted in over 35 applications from multiple states. A screening committee interviewed several candidates using video conferencing and ultimately two were selected for in-person interviews,” said board President Dan Schloemer.

Englet is a graduate of Mount Vernon Nazarene University, where he earned a bachelor of business dministration, and the Robert I Kabot Management Internship Program (MIP) through the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Englet is a member of the South Central Local Schools Board of Education. He serves on the board of the Huron County Chamber of Commerce and the newly formed Huron County Growth Partnership.

“The Board determined that Don was the best fit for the position based on his knowledge of the system, involvement in various leadership courses, community engagement through serving on outside boards, and dedication to Firelands Electric during his time with the cooperative,” Schloemer added.

“I fully endorse the board’s selection of Don, with the confidence that our members, staff, and community partners are in capable hands,” said McNaull.

Englet and his wife, Sara, live in Greenwich Township, Huron County. They have two adult sons, Clayton and Jackson, who also reside in Huron County.

“Firelands Electric has amazing employees and a dedicated board, committed to providing excellent service for our members. I am very grateful for and humbled by this tremendous opportunity,” Englet said.

This article originally appeared on Mansfield News Journal: Firelands Electric Cooperative names Don Englet as general manager