ENERGYUNITED VICE PRESIDENT APPOINTED TO ENERGY PRODUCTION AND INFRASTRUCTURE CENTER ADVISORY BOARD

STATESVILLE, N.C. – LaQuisha Parks, Vice President of Energy Services and Corporate Communications for EnergyUnited, has been appointed to the Energy Production and Infrastructure Center (EPIC) Advisory Board at UNC-Charlotte.

EPIC was formed in response to the need from the industry to supply highly trained engineers qualified to meet the demands of the energy industry – through traditional and continuing education, and provide sustainable support for the Carolina energy industry by increasing capacity and support for applied research. EPIC is a highly collaborative industry and education partnership that produces a technical workforce and advancements in technology for the global energy industry while supporting the Carolinas’ multi-state economic and energy security.

“EnergyUnited is committed to strengthening community partnerships and our network of engineering professionals to deliver the brighter energy future we envision for our members,” said Thomas Golden, chief executive officer of EnergyUnited. “I am proud to announce LaQuisha’s appointment to the EPIC Advisory Board. As an engineer and member of the EPIC Advisory Board, LaQuisha will offer crucial insight to help attract world-class talent and position the industry for success.”

The EPIC Advisory Board is a group of accomplished business leaders who are active in the energy industry. Through its insightful recommendations and expertise, the Board helps support the Carolinas’ economic and energy security development and remain focused on our mission to increase a technical workforce, advance technology, and facilitate the strategic industry-university collaboration for the global energy industry.

About EnergyUnited
EnergyUnited Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) is the largest electric cooperative in North Carolina with 138,796 member connections. Headquartered in Statesville, EnergyUnited provides electric service in portions of nineteen counties in west central North Carolina which include Alexander, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Catawba, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Gaston, Guilford, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Montgomery, Randolph, Rockingham, Rowan, Stokes, Wilkes and Yadkin. Visit EnergyUnited online at www.energyunited.com to learn more about our energy service offerings and community programs.

LaQuisha Parks, Vice President of Energy Services and Corporate Communications for EnergyUnited,
has been appointed to serve on the Energy Production and Infrastructure Center (EPIC) Advisory Board at UNC-Charlotte.