Rob Book

Rob Book has been the president and CEO of Delaware Electric Cooperative since November of 2022 – he brings more than two decades of utility experience to the job. Rob joined the DEC family in 2001, working initially as the coordinator of information services. During his tenure, he worked as manager of government and community relations, assistant vice president of member services and was promoted to senior vice president in 2020.

Before becoming CEO, Rob was instrumental in launching DEC’s nationally recognized Beat the Peak program, which has saved members more than $38 million since its launch in 2008. He also distinguished himself as a community leader, serving on the boards of numerous organizations, including the Delaware State Fair, the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce, and the Bayhealth Foundation.

Book, a lifelong Delawarean, lives in Milford with his wife Kara and has two daughters. He holds degrees from the University of Delaware and Wilmington University and is a proud member of Water’s Edge Wesleyan Church in Milton.