HILCO Electric Cooperative CEO and leadership

Danny Taylor serves as the Chief Operating Officer for HILCO Electric Cooperative, Inc. Danny started his career with HILCO in 2012 as a Communication Technician. Danny brought over ten years’ experience in the IT industry to his position and was also part of the team that designed, built, and implemented the entire wireless communication. In 2014, he was promoted to Manager of Special Equipment where he oversaw HILCO Special Equipment, GIS Mapping staff, and Internet Services for all locations. In 2020, Danny was promoted to his current position of Chief Operating Officer where he oversees HILCOʼs lineman and engineering staff along with overhead, underground, and right-of-way contractors. Danny is a graduate of Navarro College with his Associates of Applied Science. He has acquired several certifications ranging from Computer IT Certificates to NABCEP Entry-level PV.

Lea Sanders has worked in the electric utility industry since 2000 and with HILCO Electric Cooperative for over 17 years. She has served in a variety of capacities with HILCO and is currently the Chief Human Resources Officer. In this role, she is responsible for all aspects of talent management including recruitment, training and development, and benefits administration. Additionally, she is responsible for strategic initiatives of the cooperative and its subsidiary, HILCO United Services, Inc. Lea graduated Texas A&M University in 1993 with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics and in 1997, she received her Master of Business Administration in Management from the University of North Texas. In 2001, Lea obtained her Professional Human Resources designation and in 2009, advanced the certification to a Senior Professional in Human Resources. Additionally, she holds the designations of Certified SHRM-SCP from the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), Financial Paraplanner Qualified Professional from the College for Financial Planning – Kaplan, Certified Key Account Executive from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), and NRECA’s Supervisory Certification.