Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative was founded in 1937. Through the Rural Electrification Administration, the co-op received a loan of $165,000 to construct 175 miles of line to serve 600 customer-members.  SMECO operated a generating plant at Popes Creek, Maryland, from 1938 to 1953. SMECO has had five general managers: 1938, Forrest Coakley; 1974, Walter H. Smith; 1989, I. Wayne Swann; 2003, Austin J. Slater, Jr.; and 2020, Sonja Cox.  As of January 2020, SMECO served 165,000 customers and is one of the largest electric co-ops in the country.  SMECO serves all of Charles and St. Mary's counties, the southern portion of Prince George's County, and all but the northeast portion of Calvert County.

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SMECO

SMECO's headquarters in Hughesville, MD, United States

This department focuses on providing engineering support for communications and distribution systems.

Engineering Services

The Board Members at SMECO are responsible for overseeing the cooperative’s strategic direction, governance, and adherence to bylaws. Composed of representatives from the various counties served, they ensure that the interests of customer-members are represented, approve major policies, and provide organizational oversight to maintain the cooperative’s financial health and operational efficiency.

Board Members

The Leadership Team at SMECO is responsible for guiding the strategic direction and operational efficiency of the cooperative. Comprised of senior executives from various departments, they collaborate to enhance customer service, drive innovation, manage financial health, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote community engagement, ultimately working to meet the evolving energy needs of their 165,000 members.

Leadership Team

The Accounting and Financial Services team at SMECO handles all financial aspects of the cooperative, including managing accounts, preparing financial statements, overseeing treasury functions, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The team includes roles such as Staff Accountants, who maintain accurate financial records; a Treasury Manager, who oversees cash management and financial planning; an Accounting Director, who leads the department and ensures alignment with organizational goals; and Accounting Clerks, who assist with daily financial operations. Together, they ensure the financial health and integrity of SMECO.

Accounting and Financial Services

This department focuses on the planning, design, and management of distribution engineering projects.

Distribution Engineering

This department specializes in analyzing and providing technical solutions for communication and billing systems.

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Distribution Engineering

Technical Analysis Department