Central Valley Electric Cooperative
Central Valley Electric serves 4,367 members living in Chaves, Eddy, Lea and Otero counties.
The company owns 4,147 miles of distribution line. It has invested $180.7 million to serve its members
The board meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month; the annual meeting is February 28, 2026. The cooperative was incorporated on June 23, 1937 and energized October 1938.
Board of Trustees
Chuck Wagner, President/Director, WFEC
Larry Benedict, Vice President
Wesley Pilley, Secretary-Treasurer
Michael Bennett, Trustee
Jason Ciempa, Trustee
Rusty Gwynne, Trustee
Steve Spence, Trustee
Key Staff
Wade Nelson, Chief Executive Officer & Executive Vice President
Allen Willard, Chief Financial Officer
Ray Barrera, Chief Operating Officer
Aaron Horner, Line Superintendent
Jason Gazdik, IT Supervisor
Nelva Tidwell, Human Resources Coordinator
Ransom Spencer, Manager of Engineering
Brad Pollard, Safety Coordinator
JoAnna Callaway, Executive Assistant
