Farmers' Electric names new CEO

The Farmers’ Electric Cooperative Board of Trustees has named Antonio Sanchez Jr. as the Cooperative’s new chief executive officer, according to a FEC news release.

Sanchez was selected from a field of more than 30 candidates and will report to FEC headquarters in Clovis May 23.

Sanchez has significant experience in the electric cooperative industry and is a licensed, professional engineer in New Mexico, Colorado and Texas.

Sanchez takes over from Lance R. Adkins who retires in June after a 42-year career with FEC.