The Mankato Free Press: Briscoe named to lead BENCO Electric Cooperative
29 Oct 2025
News
Chance R. Briscoe has been named new chief executive officer by the BENCO Electric Cooperative board of directors, starting Jan. 1.
He succeeds Dave Sunderman, a 33-year employee, who is retiring.
Currently serving as general manager at Northwest Rural Public Power District in Nebraska, Briscoe has nearly 20 years of electric utility leadership.
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