Western Electric Cooperative
WAKEENEY — Kansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (KEC) announces the graduation of 23 electric cooperative professionals from the High Impact Leadership Academy (HILA), a comprehensive, results-driven program designed to develop leadership skills among frontline supervisors, managers and executives. Participants engaged in dynamic group exercises, case studies, and leadership assessments tailored specifically for Kansas electric cooperatives.
Brad Barta, Journeyman Lineman, Western Cooperative Electric, participated in this first KEC HILA cohort and graduated during a May 21 ceremony in Wichita, having successfully completed weekly sessions between January and May, all designed to deliver hands-on, practical training rooted in real-world challenges.
“If you want to become a better leader for tomorrow, HILA is the academy to take,” said Barta. “I’ve strengthened my ability to lead with confidence and initiative.”
A team of highly experienced instructors with military leadership backgrounds leads the HILA program, ensuring a disciplined and results-driven approach. The second KEC HILA cohort launched on May 20.
