Brian Taylor, the General Manager at CDE Lightband, has been recognized for his outstanding dedication to public power in Tennessee, snagging the TMEPA Outstanding Service Award. The honor was dished out at the Tennessee Municipal Electric Power Association's Annual Membership Meeting this past week, where Taylor's leadership and impact on public power were both spotlighted and acclaimed.
In his role as General Manager, Taylor has not only managed to consistently offer insightful feedback that has been taken to heart during legislative sessions but has also been a key figure in driving growth within the sector. Brian Solsbee, Executive Director of TMEPA, lauded Taylor for his commitment, noting, "Brian is a great leader among his peers in the utility industry." He highlighted Taylor's valuable contributions to the organization, especially his time on the Board of Directors as being notably impactful, according to a city statement.
This award, the pinnacle of recognition within the statewide association, is handed to those who have shown a commitment to public power not just locally but across all of Tennessee. Taylor’s notable four-decade-long career in public power marked by influential leadership and community involvement made him an unmistakable choice for the honor.
With a track record of 42 years in public power, Taylor's work has clearly left an indelible mark on Tennessee's utility sector. His receipt of the TMEPA Outstanding Service Award serves to highlight just how instrumental his efforts have been to not only advance public power but also to better serve the community at large. And in case you didn’t know, CDE Lightband isn’t just any local utility provider; they're crucial in giving power to over 80,000 homes and businesses, as well as bringing broadband services via an expansive Fiber to the Premise Network to nearly 30,000 customers in Clarksville, as detailed by a city press release.
