Piqua, OH — The Pioneer Electric Cooperative Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the selection of Tom Musick as its new President and CEO. Musick will succeed Ron Salyer, who will retire on September 16 after 27 years of dedicated service, including 23 years as CEO.
Musick rejoins Pioneer with more than 30 years of experience in the electric utility industry. Most recently, he served as vice president of engineering and broadband at South Central Power Company, a member-owned electric cooperative based in Lancaster. His previous tenure at Pioneer Electric included roles as director of engineering and operations, manager of engineering, and system engineer, during his 15 years with the cooperative.
"I am honored to rejoin Pioneer Electric Cooperative as its CEO," said Musick. "The cooperative has a proud tradition of delivering safe, high-quality, and responsive service at fair prices to its members, and I am dedicated to building on that legacy."
Musick holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Wright State University and an MBA from Purdue University. He is also a registered professional engineer and has completed the Management Internship Program through the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association.
“Tom’s experience and deep understanding of our cooperative make him the ideal individual to guide Pioneer Electric Cooperative into the future,” said Mark Bailey, Chair of the Pioneer Board of Trustees. “We are confident that under his leadership, the cooperative will continue to thrive and serve our members with excellence."
