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Marty Hayes

A lot has changed at OEC over the last 39 years, but one thing has remained constant—Marty Hayes’s steady leadership and work ethic.

Marty began his career as a lineman before becoming Vice President of Operations in 2017.

“His work ethic is second to none,” said Clint Mobley, who succeeded Marty as VP of operations. “Even in his last year, he showed up every day, often being one of the first people in the building.”

His dedication to OEC’s members and employees made him an integral part of the organization’s success.

“Marty is one of the hardest working people I’ve ever been around,” added Clifford Chastain, manager of vegetation management. “His dedication to our members was displayed all day, every day. He’s the prime example of ‘riding for the brand.”

Marty’s decades of service leave a lasting legacy at OEC. Those who worked with him will fondly remember his hard work, loyalty, and leadership.

Congratulations, Marty!

Pat Brown

For 31 years, Pat Brown worked with precision and a steady hand. She joined OEC on January 3, 1994, as a Data Processing Clerk— now known as a Billing Analyst— and spent her career in the billing department. In 2018, she was promoted to Billing Coordinator, a role in which she excelled until her retirement in January 2025.

“Pat was an incredibly hard worker who managed numerous tasks without us even realizing it,” said members of the enterprise applications team. “She was smart, professional and classy.”

Pat’s colleagues remember her for her remarkable memory, mentorship and problem-solving skills.

“She could give us an account number from memory,” they said. “Her work ethic was tenacious and thorough, and she was kind enough to take us under her wing and teach us everything she could to help us learn more. We already miss her dearly!”

Pat’s expertise and unwavering commitment have left a lasting mark at OEC.

Congratulations on your well-earned retirement, Pat!

David Ellis

David Ellis has been a valued OEC team member for 28 years. He began his career in 1996 as a warehouse apprentice, later becoming the lead logistics and transformer technician.

“David got to work 30 to 40 minutes early every day,” said Ryan Blackburn, OEC manager of purchasing and logistics. “He was reliable and never cut corners on safety.”

David’s approach and attention to detail made him a respected leader.

“If someone was doing something wrong—whether it was forgetting a hard hat or mishandling equipment—you could count on David to step in and correct it,” Blackburn said.

Beyond work, David’s sense of humor and love of pranks kept everyone on their toes.

“Years ago, he discovered I had a huge fear of spiders,” Blackburn said. “He made fake spiders and hid them to scare me. He thought it was hilarious.”

David’s contributions to OEC have been invaluable, and his presence will be missed.

Congratulations, David!