Who We Are
It’s difficult to think of Paragould without thinking of PLWC. We are the backbone of our community. As Paragould has grown, so have we. Day after day, year after year, we have been providing the highest quality electric, water & wastewater, television, and internet services available. We take enormous pride in what we do. Not just because it’s good business, but because we’re customers just like you. We’re your friends, we’re your neighbors, we’re PLWC.
Our Employees
PLWC’s workforce is one of the most dedicated in the area: over 100 employees in 10 departments, each working together for a common goal. When you call or visit, you’ll always be greeted by someone who really does care about you and your situation. In every kind of weather, you see our vehicles and crews on the job because we never stop working for you.
PLWC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our Management
Janet Chronister
Accounting Manager
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Marcus Dowdy
Broadband Services Manager
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Holly Gordon
Cable Studio Manager
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Mark Mullins
Water & Sewer Manager
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DaRae Roberts
Customer Service Manager
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Gary Wise
Electric Manager
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David Moss
Engineering Manager
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Lisa Ellington
Environmental Services Manager
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Darrell Phillips
General Manager & CEO
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Amy Adams
HR Manager
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Bart Rowe
IT Manager
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John DeFries
Safety Manager
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Brett Bradford
Chief Operations Officer
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Daniel Hutchison
Electric Maintenance Manager
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Current Board Members
- Dr. Mack Shotts
- Mr. Bobby Kasserman
- Mr. David Neighbors
- Mr. Kelly Wright
- Mr. Mark Miller
Board of Commissioners
Paragould Light Water & Cable is governed by a five member body of commissioners. Each commissioner serves a five year term unless otherwise specified. Board officers are elected annually each January.