Arthur Guy

Arthur Guy

Arthur Guy - Manager of Finance & Accounting

As a Native Newberrian, Arthur joined the Cooperative in 2003 as Manager of Finance and Accounting, bringing along 15 years of auditing and tax experience to the day-to-day financial operations.  He oversees Accounting, Customer Service, and Billing, along with aspects of Information Technology.  Arthur earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Newberry College in Business Administration and Accounting.  He also has experience with Rural Utilities Service USDA Accounting.  Arthur is responsible for planning, managing, budgeting, and rate structures for daily financial operations at the co-op.  His achievements include receiving his Cooperative Financial Professional Certification through NRECA and CFC, Leadership Newberry County through the Newberry County Chamber of Commerce, and also being a member of the National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives.

Kevin Shull

Kevin Shull

Kevin Shull - VP of Engineering

Kevin is a VP of Engineering and has been with the co-op since June 2022. He is no stranger to the co-op world, as he was employed with Fairfield Electric Cooperative in Blythewood, SC for the past 17 years, serving as VP of Operations for the last 4. Kevin graduated from the Electronics Engineering Program at Midlands Technical College and has an Electrical Engineering Degree from The University of South Carolina.

Leann Hutto

Leann Hutto

Leann H. Hutto - VP of Human Resources

Leann H. Hutto has been with NEC since 2012.  She currently serves as VP of Human Resources.  In the past, Leann has served as Chair of the Electric Cooperatives of SC HR Association, as well as The Newberry County Chamber Board.  She has a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Columbia College and has completed her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of South Carolina where she graduated Summa Cum Laude.  She has completed the NRECA Management Internship Program (MIP) and Leadership Newberry County.  Her responsibilities and areas of expertise are in safety, benefits and compensation, training and development, employee relations, and compliance.

Nick Shealy

Nick Shealy

Nick Shealy - VP of Government and Public Relations

Nick graduated from Newberry High School in 1989, and Midlands Technical College in 1990. He earned his Certified Loss Control Certification (CLCP) and the Manager Internship Program (MIP) from the Wisconsin School of Business. Nick is currently enrolled at Columbia Southern University, working to gain his Bachelor’s Degree in Business. He also serves Newberry County as a District 4 Councilman. He has been employed with Newberry Electric Cooperative for 31 years, starting as an apprentice lineman and moving up the ranks to his current position as Vice President of Government and Public Relations.

Stephanie Sullivan

Stephanie Sullivan

Stephanie Sullivan

Carla Boozer

Carla Boozer

Carla Boozer - Manager of Office Services

Carla began her career with Newberry Electric Cooperative in 2005 in the Customer Service Department, then transitioned to Engineering & Operations, Dispatcher.  She has served on various committees, including safety and policy review.  As Manager of Office Services, she oversees office functions such as customer service and billing.  Carla earned a BA and BME from Newberry College and an MBA with specializations in Business Analytics and HRM from the University of South Carolina Aiken. She is also a Certified System Operator through Northwest Lineman College.  Carla has four children and is a lifelong resident of Newberry County.  She is active in W.I.R.E. (Women Involved in Rural Electrification), serving as Treasurer and past Secretary.  She is also a worship and music leader at Bethel Baptist Church and enjoys singing and playing the trumpet.