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 Center, and Richland. He supervises the Columbus line and service crews, works with local contractors, and handles customer contacts regarding new service.
Brabec joined Loup in 1995 as an Apprentice Line Technician in Humphrey. He was promoted to Line Technician later that year and to Journey Line Technician in 2000. In 2007, he was named Local Superintendent in Clarkson.
Brabec transferred to Journey Line Technician in Columbus in 2008 and was promoted to Crew Leader in 2014 before being named Division Superintendent.
Brabec is a graduate of Clarkson High School. He earned an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Utility Line from Northeast Community College in Norfolk.
He and his wife, Lori, have two sons: Gavin and Haden.