LINCOLN — Lincoln Electric System is asking customers to stay alert for scammers. Reports of scams in the LES service area are more common during the last quarter of the year.
“During the holidays, consumers are online more to shop, and scammers are quick to take advantage of that,” said Lisa Hale, LES vice president of Customer Services. “Pay attention to who is sending you emails or texts, and don’t click on links unless you...
LINCOLN — Emeka Anyanwu, Energy Innovation & Resources officer at Seattle City Light, was confirmed Oct. 20, 2023, as the next CEO of Lincoln Electric System. The Lincoln City Council and Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird also must approve his appointment. If he is approved by both, Anyanwu’s start date is Jan. 2, 2024. His salary was set at $610,000.
“We are very happy with the employment agreement we have negotiated with Emeka,” said LES Administrative...
LINCOLN — The Lincoln Electric System Administrative Board approved today’s recommendation for the new LES CEO.
“After careful consideration, we are pleased to announce that Emeka Anyanwu has been recommended for the role of CEO at LES,” said LES Board Chair Andrew Hunzeker. “The Executive Search Committee responsible for this recommendation weighed input from key LES external stakeholders, the mayor of Lincoln, LES employees and the general public. The LES Administrative Board is pleased to...
LINCOLN — Lincoln Electric System joins other public power utilities across the nation in celebrating Public Power Week Oct. 1-7.
“All public power utilities share the common goal of providing reliable and safe electricity for their customers at a reasonable price,” said Kevin Wailes, LES CEO. “We all take pride in providing our friends, families and neighbors with this essential service that touches every part of their lives.”
The hallmark of public power is local...
LINCOLN — Lincoln’s largest electric vehicle ride and drive event, presented by Lincoln Electric System, will be held in Lincoln this Sunday, Sept. 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Haymarket Park, 403 Line Drive Circle. Attendees will be able to test drive at least one EV, including makes from BMW, Cadillac, Chevy, Ford, GMC, Nissan, Rivian, Tesla, Toyota and Volkswagen.
“The number of models available is increasing significantly, particularly in the pickup, crossover...