Claiborne Electric’s newly hired General Manager & CEO Michael Marcotte officially joined the Co-op on May 1.
Marcotte comes to Claiborne Electric from central Louisiana with more than 30 years of experience in the electrical utility industry. Most recently, he spent nearly 15 years as Director of Utilities for the City of Alexandria, the second largest municipal electric utility in the state. In that role, Marcotte managed all business units of the city’s Utility Division, which included electric transmission and distribution systems, a natural gas utility, water and wastewater systems, and a stand-alone broadband system.
In Alexandria, Marcotte oversaw more than 200 employees and managed an annual operating budget of $105 million. Within the city’s electric utility, he was responsible for nearly 33,000 meters across the 198 MW system. During his time at the city, he led several system-wide initiatives to improve electric system reliability and customer service.
Since joining Claiborne Electric, Marcotte has graduated from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s (NRECA) New Manager Training program. He has also spent time training with the Co-op’s management team and Board of Directors.
“I’ve spent most of my career in the private sector, but I’ve always admired how electric cooperatives operate,” Marcotte said. “I’m excited to join the Claiborne Electric team, and I’m eager to lead the Co-op, its employees, and the membership through many years to come.”
Marcotte and his wife, Stephanie, are both graduates of Louisiana Tech University’s College of Engineering. They have three children: Douglas, Abigail and Lillian. Douglas and Abigail are also graduates of Louisiana Tech’s College of Engineering. Marcotte is involved in various civic organizations, and in his free time, he enjoys refereeing youth and high school soccer.