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Northern Plains Electric Co-op names Weninger as foreman

Journeyman, Brad Weninger has been hired at Northern Plains Electric Cooperative (NPEC) as the Carrington East crew foreman. Weninger joined the team in May after Josh Cabler moved to the Operations Department as Manager making the foreman position available.

Weninger earned his Associates degree at Bismarck State College (BSC) for Power Plant Technology before earning his Lineworker certification in 1996.

The Harvey native who has 26 years of linework industry experience lives in Carrington where he previously worked as a journeyman lineman for Ottertail Power Company for twenty-two years prior to his employment with NPEC.

Weninger enjoys spending time with his wife, Lisa, and their two children. On the weekends you can find him hunting, fishing or at his kid's sporting event. He is a volunteer fireman with Carrington Fire and Rescue, a member of the Central Dakota Sportsman's Club and is active in the youth wrestling and football programs.