The Board of Directors of Deseret Generation & Transmission Co-operative (“Deseret”) is pleased to announce the selection of Jeff Peterson as its next President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Peterson will assume his new role effective immediately.
Mr. Peterson brings more than a decade of cooperative and energy industry experience, along with a proven record of leadership at the generation and transmission (G&T) level. He has previously served as Vice President and General Counsel of Deseret Power and the Executive Director of the Utah Rural Electric Cooperative Association. Mr. Peterson has also been a longtime leader of the Utah Rural Caucus at the Utah Legislature and is a respected voice on Utah’s Capitol Hill. He holds a Juris Doctor from Brigham Young University, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from the University of Utah. Mr. Peterson resides in Highland, Utah, with his wife, Hailey, and their five children.
Mr. Peterson succeeds David Crabtree, who is retiring after five years as President and CEO and more than 30 years of dedicated service to Deseret. The Board extends its sincere appreciation to Mr. Crabtree for his leadership and long-standing commitment to the cooperative.
“Energy is the backbone of our rural communities,” Mr. Peterson said. “Every day, Deseret Power and Utah rural electric co-operative employees provide safe, reliable, and affordable power to our local communities. Our future is grounded in the work of those who came before us, and we’re committed to building on that legacy to benefit the communities we serve.”
“Jeff brings a vast variety of leadership skills and experience that we believe will ensure Deseret’s success into the future,” Deseret Board Chairman LaDel Laub said. “Jeff understands and is passionate about the Cooperative business model and will be a great asset in aligning the needs of the various Cooperative Members with the resources that Deseret owns, operates, or controls.”
About Deseret Generation & Transmission Co-operative
Deseret is a regional generation and transmission cooperative serving five rural electric cooperatives and other customers in five western states. As a cooperative, Deseret is owned by its five member systems: Bridger Valley Electric, Dixie Power, Garkane Energy, Moon Lake Electric, and Mt. Wheeler Power.