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January 13, 2025

6S Products in Anna started with five family members, one injection molding press, and a mission to find a niche while building a foundation of trust, dependability, and value. “We didn’t have a goal of being a large company; we just wanted to be able to personalize and help find solutions for companies when they need it,” says Neil Schroer, who owns the company along with his wife, Genny; two of their daughters, Emily Schroeder and Tracy Platfoot; and son-in-law, Josh Platfoot. (By the way, entrepreneurial spirit runs through the family: Neil and Genny also have a son, Eric, who...

October 28, 2024

Giving thanks and reflecting on 2024 As November begins, I’ve been reflecting on the many changes that have shaped the cooperative this year — many of which you’ll see highlighted in the next few pages. Since officially stepping into the role of CEO in mid-September, I’ve had a busy and exciting time getting up to speed with everything happening at Pioneer. In just a short period, I’ve witnessed numerous improvements aimed at benefiting both the cooperative and our community. One of the key milestones in 2024 was the addition of a new electronics and field technician, along with five linemen...

September 17, 2024

The Pioneer Electric Board of Trustees initiated and approved the renaming of Union Substation to Salyer Substation in honor of longtime CEO, Ron Salyer, during the August Board Meeting. This recognition comes ahead of Ron’s retirement on September 16, 2024. Ron has served the cooperative for the past 27 years, including 23 years as CEO. “Ron has played a key role in collaborating with City of Union officials to attract industry to the area,” said Mark Bailey, Board of Trustees Chair. “He has led the charge in developing Pioneer’s electrical infrastructure to serve its expanding electrical load. This major substation...

September 12, 2024

Pioneer Electric is pleased to announce the promotion of David Overman to Manager of Safety and Construction, effective September 16, 2024. Overman joined Pioneer in October 2021 as a Lineman First Class and has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to safety and teamwork. With his experience as a lineman and excellent safety record, Overman is well-prepared to guide and support the cooperative in implementing best practices to prevent injuries, vehicle accidents and other safety aspects. His leadership will be an asset as Pioneer continues to prioritize safety across all operations.

August 12, 2024

PIQUA, OH—Pioneer Rural Electric Cooperative’s President and CEO, Ron Salyer, has announced his plans to retire on September 16, 2024, after 27 years of dedicated service at Pioneer, including 23 years as President and CEO. During Salyer’s tenure, he has improved the cooperative’s overall performance by enhancing safety protocols, boosting electric reliability and responsiveness, all while expanding the membership base. Pioneer members expressed their satisfaction of Salyer’s leadership in the co-ops recent American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) survey—receiving a rating of 88—higher than any investor-owned utility company in Ohio utilizing the survey. “I have greatly enjoyed my time at Pioneer....

July 24, 2024

Ohio is one of 27 states that filed a motion with the U.S. Supreme Court to stay EPA’s power plant rule that was finalized in early May. Declarations of harm were also filed, including a declaration from Buckeye Power—the not-for-profit power generation corporation for Ohio’s electric cooperatives. The statement reads, ‘given the loss of baseload power, the inability for new coal or gas-fired plants to meet the level of carbon capture required by the power plant rule and the time required to build even intermittent renewables or low-capacity turbines, Buckeye Power Inc. expects reliability issues and significantly higher electric rates...