Consider It Hot from TVEC

The Consider it Hot podcast is produced by Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative for co-op members and members of our awesome community.

As with all co-op communications, we also hope to inform the public about electrical safety and energy efficiency. Find more information about TVEC at tvec.net, or Texas Co-op Power magazine at texascooppower.com.

Opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and are not intended to reflect the co-op’s official policies or positions unless stated.

Your Hosts:
Don Johnson is Media & Content Supervisor for TVEC. He has been with the co-op for nine years and is a resident of Van Zandt County. Feel free to reach out regarding the podcast by emailing johnsond@tvec.coop.

Leigh Denney is Media & Content Specialist for TVEC. She has been with the co-op for three years and is a resident of Kaufman County.

July 2026 Guests:

Matthew Kulwicki – TVEC Member Services Manager. Matthew leads the call center and lobby staff that take care of co-op members. He visits the podcast to talk about avoiding scammers who impersonate TVEC employees in order to steal money or personal information. Find out more at https://www.tvec.net/scam-awareness/

Shirley Strano – Vice President of Kaufman County Master Gardeners Association. Shirley joins us to talk about a recent grant from the TVEC Charitable Foundation and how members’ donations are helping to expand the KCMGA on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/kcmga/ and online at kcmga.org

“Here For You” intro music by Don Johnson, Performed by Cameron Polk (Guitar) and TVEC Energy Management Operative Vincent Charles (Vocals).

The Consider it Hot podcast is produced by Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative for co-op members and members of our awesome community.

As with all co-op communications, we also hope to inform the public about electrical safety and energy efficiency. Find more information about TVEC at tvec.net, or Texas Co-op Power magazine at texascooppower.com.

Opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and are not intended to reflect the co-op’s official policies or positions unless stated.

Your Hosts:
Don Johnson is Media & Content Supervisor for TVEC. He has been with the co-op for nine years and is a resident of Van Zandt County. Feel free to reach out regarding the podcast by emailing johnsond@tvec.coop.

Leigh Denney is Media & Content Specialist for TVEC. She has been with the co-op for two years and is a resident of Kaufman County.

June 2026 Guests:

Karen Holmes – Executive Director of Stage Notes Academy of Performing Arts in Athens. Karen tells us about what is going on this summer at Stage Notes, as well as some great info about the arts and music scene that is gaining recognition in Athens. Visit https://www.stagenotesapa.com/ for more information.

“Here For You” intro music by Don Johnson, Performed by Cameron Polk (Guitar) and TVEC Energy Management Operative Vincent Charles (Vocals).

The Consider it Hot podcast is produced by Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative for co-op members and members of our awesome community.

As with all co-op communications, we also hope to inform the public about electrical safety and energy efficiency. Find more information about TVEC at tvec.net, or Texas Co-op Power magazine at texascooppower.com.

Opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and are not intended to reflect the co-op’s official policies or positions unless stated.

Your Hosts:
Leigh Denney is Media & Content Specialist for TVEC. She has been with the co-op for three years and is a resident of Kaufman County.

Don Johnson is Media & Content Supervisor for TVEC. He has been with the co-op for nine years and is a resident of Van Zandt County. Feel free to reach out regarding the podcast by emailing johnsond@tvec.coop.

March 2026 Guests:

Becca Tilley – Director of the Clothed in Grace Foster Closet in Kaufman. Becca joins us to talk about the work Clothed in Grace does with kids in need, and how a TVEC Charitable Foundation grant is helping. Visit https://www.clothedingracetx.org for more information.

Bobbi Byford - TVEC’s Director of Corporate Relations talks with us about her 35 year career at the co-op, and how her passion for volunteerism has shaped her time here.

“Here For You” intro music by Don Johnson, Performed by Cameron Polk (Guitar) and TVEC Energy Management Operative Vincent Charles (Vocals).

The Consider it Hot podcast is produced by Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative for co-op members and members of our awesome community.

As with all co-op communications, we also hope to inform the public about electrical safety and energy efficiency. Find more information about TVEC at tvec.net, or Texas Co-op Power magazine at texascooppower.com.

Opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and are not intended to reflect the co-op’s official policies or positions unless stated.

Your Hosts:
Don Johnson is Media & Content Supervisor for TVEC. He has been with the co-op for nine years and is a resident of Van Zandt County. Feel free to reach out regarding the podcast by emailing johnsond@tvec.coop.

Leigh Denney is Media & Content Specialist for TVEC. She has been with the co-op for two years and is a resident of Kaufman County.

March 2026 Guests:

Kayleigh Bucur – Executive Director of the John Bunker Sands Wetlands Center in Combine. Kayleigh joins us to talk about the wetlands, educational and recreational opportunities and the importance of the water reuse project between Crandall and Seagoville.

“Here For You” intro music by Don Johnson, Performed by Cameron Polk (Guitar) and TVEC Energy Management Operative Vincent Charles (Vocals).

The Consider it Hot podcast is produced by Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative for co-op members and members of our awesome community.

As with all co-op communications, we also hope to inform the public about electrical safety and energy efficiency. Find more information about TVEC at tvec.net, or Texas Co-op Power magazine at texascooppower.com.

Opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and are not intended to reflect the co-op’s official policies or positions unless stated.

TVEC Youth-Tour information and application - https://www.tvec.net/youth-tour/

TVEC ETREYS information and application - https://www.tvec.net/etreys-2/

TVEC Operation Round Up / Charitable Foundation information - https://www.tvec.net/charitable-foundation/

Your Hosts:
Don Johnson is Media & Content Supervisor for TVEC. He has been with the co-op for nine years and is a resident of Van Zandt County. Feel free to reach out regarding the podcast by emailing johnsond@tvec.coop.

Leigh Denney is Media & Content Specialist for TVEC. She has been with the co-op for two years and is a resident of Kaufman County.

January 2026 Guests:

TVEC Assistant General Manager/COO Tony Watson

“Here For You” intro music by Don Johnson, performed by Cameron Polk and Vincent Charles.

The Consider it Hot podcast is produced by Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative for co-op members and members of our awesome community.

As with all co-op communications, we also hope to inform the public about electrical safety and energy efficiency. Find more information about TVEC at tvec.net, or Texas Co-op Power magazine at texascooppower.com.

Opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and are not intended to reflect the co-op’s official policies or positions unless expressly stated.

Your Hosts:
Don Johnson is Media & Content Supervisor for TVEC. He has been with the co-op for nine years and is a resident of Van Zandt County. Feel free to reach out regarding the podcast by emailing johnsond@tvec.coop.

Leigh Denney is Media & Content Specialist for TVEC. She has been with the co-op for two years and is a resident of Kaufman County.

December 2025 Guests:

East Texas Rural Electric Youth Seminar attendees Aiden Ramirez (Quinlan High School) and Amy Gonzalez Soto (Crandall High School)

Consider it Hot podcast intro theme music by Vincent Charles and Don Johnson.

The Consider it Hot podcast is produced by Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative for co-op members and members of our awesome community.

As with all co-op communications, we also hope to inform the public about electrical safety and energy efficiency. Find more information about TVEC at tvec.net, or Texas Co-op Power magazine at texascooppower.com.

Opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and are not intended to reflect the co-op’s official policies or positions unless expressly stated.

Your Hosts:
Don Johnson is Media & Content Supervisor for TVEC. He has been with the co-op for 8 years and is a resident of Van Zandt County. Feel free to reach out regarding the podcast by emailing johnsond@tvec.coop.

Leigh Denney is Media & Content Specialist for TVEC. She has been with the co-op for two years and is a resident of Kaufman County.

Episode 4 Guests:

Misty Schmidt is tournament director for the Pink Fishing Reeling in the Cure bass tournament on Cedar Creek Lake. Pink Fishing received an Operation Round Up grant in September. Find out more about the organization’s assistance for breast cancer patients and their unique fundraising efforts at pinkfishing.com.

Chris Walker serves TVEC members as our energy management supervisor, which includes efficiency education, solar and alternative energy and more.

Consider it Hot podcast intro theme music by Vincent Charles and Don Johnson.

The Consider it Hot podcast is produced by Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative for co-op members and members of our awesome community.

As with all co-op communications, we also hope to inform the public about electrical safety and energy efficiency. Find more information about TVEC at tvec.net, or Texas Co-op Power magazine at texascooppower.com.

Opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and are not intended to reflect the co-op’s official policies or positions unless expressly stated.

Your Hosts:
Don Johnson is Media & Content Supervisor for TVEC. He has been with the co-op for 8 years and is a resident of Van Zandt County. Feel free to reach out regarding the podcast by emailing johnsond@tvec.coop.

Leigh Denney is Media & Content Specialist for TVEC. She has been with the co-op for more than a year and is a resident of Kaufman County.

Episode 10 Guests:

Norma Mullican is executive director of Refuge of Light, which recently received a TVEC Charitable Foundation grant. Find out more about volunteering or supporting this great organization at refugeoflight.org.

Josh Manning is a journeyman lineman with 24 years of experience serving TVEC members.

Anibal Zarate is a journeyman lineman with 10 years of experience serving TVEC members.

Consider it Hot podcast intro theme music by Vincent Charles and Don Johnson.

The Consider it Hot podcast is produced by Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative for co-op members and members of our awesome community.

As with all co-op communications, we also hope to inform the public about electrical safety and energy efficiency. Find more information about TVEC at tvec.net, or Texas Co-op Power magazine at texascooppower.com.

Opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and are not intended to reflect the co-op’s official policies or positions unless expressly stated.

Your Hosts:
Don Johnson is Media & Content Supervisor for TVEC. He has been with the co-op for 8 years and is a resident of Van Zandt County. Feel free to reach out regarding the podcast by emailing johnsond@tvec.coop.

Leigh Denney is Media & Content Specialist for TVEC. She has been with the co-op for more than a year and is a resident of Kaufman County.

Episode 9 Guests:

Lauren Rowe is executive director of Lone Star CASA, which recently received a TVEC Charitable Foundation grant. Find out more about volunteering or supporting this great organization at lonestarcasa.org.

Chris Walker is TVEC’s Energy Management Coordinator. His team heads up TVEC efficiency programs, solar/wind interconnection and upcoming energy technology efforts.

Consider it Hot podcast intro theme music by Vincent Charles and Don Johnson.

The Consider it Hot podcast is produced by Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative for co-op members and members of our awesome community.

As with all co-op communications, we also hope to inform the public about electrical safety and energy efficiency. Find more information about TVEC at tvec.net, or Texas Co-op Power magazine at texascooppower.com.

Opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and are not intended to reflect the co-op’s official policies or positions unless expressly stated.

Your Hosts:
Don Johnson is Media & Content Supervisor for TVEC. He has been with the co-op for 8 years and is a resident of Van Zandt County. Feel free to reach out regarding the podcast by emailing johnsond@tvec.coop.

Leigh Denney is Media & Content Specialist for TVEC. She has been with the co-op for more than a year and is a resident of Kaufman County.

Episode 8 Guests:

TVEC Government Affairs Coordinator Phillip Smith.

Consider it Hot podcast intro theme music by Vincent Charles and Don Johnson.

The Consider it Hot podcast is produced by Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative for co-op members and members of our awesome community.

As with all co-op communications, we hope to inform the public about electrical safety and energy efficiency. Find more information about TVEC at tvec.net, or Texas Co-op Power magazine at texascooppower.com.

Opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and are not intended to reflect the co-op’s official policies or positions unless expressly stated.

Your Hosts:
Don Johnson is Media & Content Supervisor for TVEC. He has been with the co-op for 8 years and is a resident of Van Zandt County. Feel free to reach out regarding the podcast by emailing johnsond@tvec.coop.

Leigh Denney is Media & Content Specialist for TVEC. She has been with the co-op for more than a year and is a resident of Kaufman County.

Episode Guests:

TVEC Dispatch Superintendent Trevor Moeller

Kaufman County Veterans’ Service Officer Robert Hunter

TVEC Operations Superintendent (retired) John Jackson

Consider it Hot podcast intro theme music by Vincent Charles and Don Johnson.

The Consider it Hot podcast is produced by Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative for co-op members and members of our awesome community.

As with all co-op communications, we also hope to inform the public about electrical safety and energy efficiency. Find more information about TVEC at tvec.net, or Texas Co-op Power magazine at texascooppower.com.

Opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and are not intended to reflect the co-op’s official policies or positions unless expressly stated.

Your Hosts:
Don Johnson is Media & Content Supervisor for TVEC. He has been with the co-op for almost 8 years and is a resident of Van Zandt County. Feel free to reach out regarding the podcast by emailing johnsond@tvec.coop.

Leigh Denney is Media & Content Specialist for TVEC. She has been with the co-op for more than a year and is a resident of Kaufman County.

Episode 7 Guests:

Chad Marshall, TVEC Manager of Safety and Loss Control. Chad leads the co-op’s safety department, which focuses on training for all employees and maintaining a safe work environment. He has spent a career in co-ops, starting as a meter reader, journeyman lineman, trainer and safety professional.

Chris Walker, TVEC Energy Management Supervisor. Chris heads up the energy management team, tasked with helping members save energy, along with distributed generation programs like residential solar installations. energymanagement@tvec.coop

Jennifer Miller, Director/Manager of Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake. HSCCL provides animal services for several area cities. Jennifer talks about the group’s mission and how they utilized the funds of their TVEC Charitable Foundation grant in 2024. www.hsccl.org

Consider it Hot podcast intro theme music by Vincent Charles and Don Johnson.

The Consider it Hot podcast is produced by Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative for co-op members and members of our awesome community.

As with all co-op communications, we also hope to inform the public about electrical safety and energy efficiency. Find more information about TVEC at tvec.net, or Texas Co-op Power magazine at texascooppower.com.

Opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and are not intended to reflect the co-op’s official policies or positions unless expressly stated.

Your Hosts:
Don Johnson is Media & Content Supervisor for TVEC. He has been with the co-op for almost 8 years and is a resident of Van Zandt County. Feel free to reach out regarding the podcast by emailing johnsond@tvec.coop.

Leigh Denney is Media & Content Specialist for TVEC. She has been with the co-op for more than a year and is a resident of Kaufman County.

Episode 4 Guests:

Chris Walker, TVEC Energy Management Supervisor. Chris heads up the energy management team, tasked with helping members save energy, along with distributed generation programs like residential solar installations.

Dustin Tallant TVEC Business and Economic Development Supervisor. With a 24 year career at TVEC already under his belt, Dustin bridges the technical and communications sides of the co-op. His department helps prepare for new businesses and residential development, as well as maintaining relationships with large businesses, key accounts, government officials and critical load customers.

Trevis Croft, Safety and Loss Control Coordinator. Trevis has some 40 years of experience at all levels of power line work, with most of that in the world of electric distribution cooperatives. At TVEC his role primarily involves employee safety and lineman training programs.

Rod Boyce, Director of Bands for Terrell ISD. Along with leading the music programs at Terrell ISD, Mr. Boyce also composes and arranges music for marching band. His bands have received numerous awards and accolades.

Consider it Hot podcast intro theme music by Vincent Charles and Don Johnson.

The Consider it Hot podcast is produced by Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative for co-op members and members of our awesome community.

As with all co-op communications, we also hope to inform the public about electrical safety and energy efficiency. Find more information about TVEC at tvec.net, or Texas Co-op Power magazine at texascooppower.com.

Opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and are not intended to reflect the co-op’s official policies or positions unless expressly stated.

Your Hosts:
Don Johnson is Media & Content Supervisor for TVEC. He has been with the co-op for almost 8 years and is a resident of Van Zandt County. Feel free to reach out regarding the podcast by emailing johnsond@tvec.coop.

Leigh Denney is Media & Content Specialist for TVEC. She has been with the co-op for more than a year and is a resident of Kaufman County.

Episode 4 Guests:

TVEC General Manager and CEO Jeff Lane – Jeff is a 36-year co-op veteran who has worked in many positions at TVEC during his career. Jeff is a lifelong Kaufman County resident.

Consider it Hot podcast intro theme music by Vincent Charles and Don Johnson.

The Consider it Hot podcast is produced by Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative for co-op members and members of our awesome community.

As with all co-op communications, we also hope to inform the public about electrical safety and energy efficiency. Find more information about TVEC at tvec.net, or Texas Co-op Power magazine at texascooppower.com.

Opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and are not intended to reflect the co-op’s official policies or positions unless expressly stated.

Your Hosts:
Don Johnson is Media & Content Supervisor for TVEC. He has been with the co-op for almost 8 years and is a resident of Van Zandt County. Feel free to reach out regarding the podcast by emailing johnsond@tvec.coop.

Leigh Denney is Media & Content Specialist for TVEC. She has been with the co-op for more than a year and is a resident of Kaufman County.

Episode 4 Guests:

Angie Kemp – Angie is secretary and super volunteer for Log Cabin Volunteer Fire Department. She joins the podcast to talk about what LCFD and other volunteer firefighting organizations do, how to volunteer and how they use their grants from Operation Round Up.

TVEC Chief Financial Officer Bobby White – Bobby came to help us understand capital credits, and why TVEC will not have a capital credit refund in December.

TVEC Energy Management Supervisor Chris Walker – Chris came on to talk about Ductless Mini-Split HVAC systems and energy efficiency, the topic of his December column in Texas Co-op Power magazine.

TVEC Director of Corporate Relations Bobbi Byford – Bobbi came by to talk about the Texas Rural Electric Women’s Association (TREWA).

Consider it Hot podcast intro theme music by Vincent Charles and Don Johnson.

The Consider it Hot podcast is produced by Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative for co-op members and members of our awesome community.

As with all co-op communications, we also hope to inform the public about electrical safety and energy efficiency. Find more information about TVEC at tvec.net, or Texas Co-op Power magazine at texascooppower.com.

Opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and are not intended to reflect the co-op’s official policies or positions unless expressly stated.

Your Hosts:
Don Johnson is Media & Content Supervisor for TVEC. He has been with the co-op for almost 8 years and is a resident of Van Zandt County. Feel free to reach out regarding the podcast by emailing johnsond@tvec.coop.

Leigh Denney is Media & Content Specialist for TVEC. She has been with the co-op for more than a year and is a resident of Kaufman County.

Episode 3 Guests:

Annette Jenkins – Annette is the Director of Development and Program Services for One Man’s Treasure, a nonprofit dedicated to providing clothing and resources to Texas men as they transition from incarceration back to regular life. Find out more at http://www.onemanstr.org

TVEC Manager of Safety and Loss Control Chad Marshall – Chad is a veteran lineworker and certified loss control professional. Chad lives in Van Zandt County.

TVEC First Class Lineman Troy Tullos – Troy is a lifelong resident of the Brownsboro area and has been keeping members’ power flowing for six years at TVEC.

Consider it Hot podcast intro theme music by Vincent Charles and Don Johnson.

The Consider it Hot podcast is produced by Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative for co-op members and members of our awesome community.

As with all co-op communications, we also hope to inform the public about electrical safety and energy efficiency.

Opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and are not intended to reflect the co-op’s official policies or positions unless expressly stated.

Your Hosts:
Don Johnson is Media & Content Supervisor for TVEC. He has been with the co-op for almost 8 years and is a resident of Van Zandt County. Feel free to reach out regarding the podcast by emailing johnsond@tvec.coop.

Leigh Denney is Media & Content Specialist for TVEC. She has been with the co-op for more than one year and is a resident of Kaufman County.

Episode 2 Guests:

TVEC General Manager and CEO Jeff Lane – Jeff is a 36-year co-op veteran who has worked in many positions at TVEC during his career. Jeff is a lifelong Kaufman County resident.

TVEC Public Relations Supervisor Laura Melton– Laura has been with TVEC for 25 years. She is active in many local civic organizations, as well as coordinating much of the TVEC Annual Meeting, Youth Tour and more.

TVEC Energy Management Supervisor Chris Walker – Chris has worked at the co-op for 19 years including working his way up to Journeyman Lineman before moving to head up TVEC energy management department.

Consider it Hot podcast intro theme music by Vincent Charles and Don Johnson.

The Consider it Hot podcast is produced by Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative with the intention of providing TVEC members and others in our community with news and information about TVEC news and events.

As with all co-op communications, we also hope to inform the public about electrical safety and energy efficiency.

Opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and are not intended to reflect the co-op’s official policies or positions unless expressly stated.

Your Hosts:
Don Johnson is Media & Content Supervisor for TVEC. He has been with the co-op for seven years and is a resident of Van Zandt County. Feel free to reach out regarding the podcast by emailing johnsond@tvec.coop.

Leigh Denney is Media & Content Specialist for TVEC. She has been with the co-op for more than one year and is a resident of Kaufman County.

Episode 1 Guests:

TVEC General Manager and CEO Jeff Lane – Jeff is a 36-year co-op veteran who has worked in many positions at TVEC during his career. Jeff is a lifelong Kaufman County resident.

TVEC Director of Corporate Relations Bobbi Byford – Bobbi has been with TVEC for 34 years. She has been active in many community roles and civic clubs including chambers of commerce, Pilot Club and more.

TVEC Energy Management Supervisor Chris Walker – Chris has worked at the co-op for 19 years including working his way up to Journeyman Lineman before moving to head up TVEC energy management department.

Consider it Hot podcast intro theme music by Vincent Charles and Don Johnson.