Scott Coe Named General Manager of Lane Electric Cooperative

Coe takes over following the retirement of former General Manager Debi Wilson

Eugene, Ore. – March 31, 2025 – On March 26, Lane Electric Cooperative welcomed Scott Coe as General Manager. He has extensive experience in the electric utilities sector, including 24 years at the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) and 9 years as the General Manager of the Emerald People’s Utility District (EPUD), to the role.

“The Board of Directors of the Lane Electric Cooperative is pleased to have selected Scott Coe as the new General Manager. In addition to years of experience, he also brings the enthusiasm and work ethic of a committed marathoner to the job,” said Dean Livelybrooks, President of Lane Electric’s Board of Directors. We look forward to the impact of his open communication with members and the Lane Electric staff.

“I’ve been a huge fan of public power for years,” said Coe. “I attended many of Lane Electric’s member meetings while working at Emerald PUD and enjoyed the close connection to the community the cooperatives enjoy. In addition, the team at Lane Electric is outstanding, and I’m excited to join them.”

The cooperative is in the middle of several important projects in 2025, including implementing a new metering system, more than $3,500,000 in capital projects, and engaging in legislative issues to ensure safe, reliable power delivery to members.