Hoge Retires from Loup
Jim Hoge of Columbus has retired from Loup Power District after more than 43 years of service. Hoge began his career at Loup in 1982 as a part-time Draftsman in the Engineering Department at…
Gasper Retires from Loup
Columbus Division Superintendent Dale Gasper has retired from Loup Power District after nearly 40 years of service. Gasper joined Loup in 1986 as an Apprentice Line Technician in Humphrey and was promoted to Line…
Tworek Promoted to Dredge Lead
Bryan Tworek has been promoted to Dredge Lead at Loup Power District. In his new role, Tworek will oversee the operation and maintenance of the District’s dredge at the Genoa Headworks. The dredge vacuums…
Hash Joins Loup Power District
Kenneth Hash has joined Loup Power District as Accountant/Collector. In his new role, Hash is responsible for customer service functions and collection of delinquent accounts. He will also help with accounting, balancing bank accounts,…
Klaahsen Promoted to Crew Leader
Loup Power District has promoted Tyler Klaahsen to Crew Leader at the Columbus Service Center. In his new role, Klaahsen oversees the line crew that is responsible for construction and maintenance of Loup’s electrical…
Brabec Promoted to Columbus Division Superintendent
Loup Power District has promoted Mike Brabec to Columbus Division Superintendent. In his new role, Brabec oversees the construction, operation, and maintenance of the electric system in the Columbus Division, including Columbus, Duncan, Platte…
President/CEO Neal Suess Retires
Neal Suess has retired from Loup Power District after more than 20 years as President/CEO. During his 20 years at the helm, Suess was involved in many milestone events at Loup. They include the…
Jones Retires After More than 16 Years
Michael Jones has retired from Loup Power District after more than 16 years. Jones joined Loup in 2009 as Computer Support Specialist at the Columbus General Office. In 2024, he was promoted to Accountant…
Loup Board Approves Retail RateChange for 2026
The Loup Power District Board of Directors approved a 7.28% retail rate increase at its December meeting. The increase comes amid increasing wholesale power costs, material price increases, and supply chain issues. “Even with…
Wallace joins Loup Power District
Michael Wallace has joined Loup Power District as Vice President of Engineering. In his new role, Wallace provides leadership for the planning, design, maintenance, and construction of the transmission, distribution, and generation systems at…

