Chad Armstrong brings nearly three decades of electric cooperative experience to his role as Chief Executive Officer, along with a deep-rooted commitment to service, leadership, and community. Since joining Laurens Electric Cooperative in 1997 as a system engineer, Chad has […]
Executive Team
Clary Phillips
As the Vice President of Member and Government Relations, Clary Phillips oversees the communications and customer service business functions of the cooperative, while also acting as the lead advocate for the cooperative with the S.C. General Assembly. Clary joined Broad […]
Wes Allsbrook
Wes Allsbrook, P.E., joined Broad River Electric in 2021. In his role as Chief Strategy Officer, Wes is responsible for continuing efforts to prepare for future succession planning, as well as managing engineering and operational core Cooperative functions. Wes’s experience […]
Kenny Griswold
As Vice President of Information Technology, Kenny Griswold provides direction and 30-plus years of IT experience to ensure a robust and secure information technology environment at Broad River Electric. Kenny joined Broad River Electric’s team in 2016 after working as […]
Cary Johnson
As Chief Operating Officer, Cary Johnson administers all aspects of the cooperative’s delivery of energy to its members. Cary Johnson began his career with Broad River Electric in 1987 as a meter reader and went on to work in the […]
Jeffrey Humphries
As Vice President of Economic Development and Revenue Management, Jeffrey Humphries oversees the cooperative’s economic development efforts and member billing services. Jeffrey joined Broad River Electric in 1994 as a staking technician before becoming supervisor of the staking department in […]





