Devon Borchers has joined Loup as a Line Technician based out of the Columbus Service Center. Borchers is a member of the crew that is responsible for the construction, operation and maintenance of electric transmission and distribution systems in the Columbus area. He is a graduate of Scotus Central Catholic High School and earned an[Read More]
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Shonka marks 35 years at Loup
Loup Power District has recognized Keith Shonka for 35 years of service to Loup Power District. Shonka joined Loup in 1989 as Second Assistant Plant Operator at the Columbus Powerhouse. He was promoted to First Assistant Plant Operator in 1990 and Plant Operator in 1991. He transferred to Meter Relay and Equipment Technician I in[Read More]
Zarek Marks 25 Years at Loup
Loup Power District recently recognized Andy Zarek for 25 years of service to Loup Power District. Zarek joined Loup in 1999 as a Maintenance Man at the Genoa Headworks. He was promoted to Equipment Operator in 2005 and was named Dredge Operator in 2015. In 2016, Zarek was promoted to his current position of Headgates[Read More]
Dubas Marks 25 Years at Loup Power District
Tony Dubas of Fullerton was recently recognized for 25 years of service to Loup Power District. Dubas joined Loup in 1999 as a Line Technician in the Fullerton Division and was promoted to Journey Line Technician in 2005. He is member of the crew that is responsible for the construction, operation, and maintenance of electric[Read More]
Scott Gottsch Retires
Scott Gottsch has retired from Loup Power District after 26 years of service. Gottsch joined Loup in 1998 as a Maintenance Man at the Genoa Headworks. In 2000, he was promoted to Carpenter/Utilityman on the Canal Crew based out of the Columbus Service Center. Gottsch was promoted to Headgates Operator at the Genoa Headworks in[Read More]
Loup Delivers Second Quarter Lease Payments
Loup Power District recently delivered lease payments totaling more than $1.3 million to area communities. Each of these communities owns their electric distribution systems. These payments compensate them for the use of those systems for the second quarter of 2024. Communities use the funds for a variety of public projects. Public power utilities provide a direct[Read More]
Mason Hinze Joins Loup as Line Tech
Mason Hinze has joined Loup Power District as a Line Technician based out of the Columbus Service Center. Hinze is a member of the crew that is responsible for the construction, operation and maintenance of electric transmission and distribution systems in the Columbus area. He is a graduate of Lakeview High School and earned an[Read More]
Zander Ziettlow Joins Loup
Zander Ziettlow has joined Loup Power District as an Engineer. Ziettlow will plan, design, and implement additions to Loup’s electric system to service expanding and new loads. He will also perform engineering system studies, work on reliability plans, and help order equipment. Ziettlow is a graduate of North Bend High School and earned a bachelor’s[Read More]
Rick Prater Retires
Rick Prater has retired from Loup Power District after more than 33 years of service. Prater joined Loup in 1990 as a Line Technician at the Columbus Service Center. He was promoted to Journey Line Technician in 1992. In 1996, he was promoted to Supervisor of Safety and Training. Prater was responsible for all safety[Read More]
Mark Romberg Retires
Mark Romberg has retired from Loup Power District after 34 years of service. Romberg joined Loup in 1990 as an Engineering Technician II at the Columbus General Office and was promoted to Engineering Technician I in 1993. In 2006, he was promoted to his current position of Senior Engineering Technician. Romberg’s primary duties include designing[Read More]