Three employees at Grundy Electric Cooperative are retiring after long careers with the company. Cherie Watkins, Terry Burrows and Cary Murphy are all retiring from their various roles within the cooperative.
Mrs. Watkins began her employment with Grundy Electric Cooperative on Feb. 1, 2001 as a customer service representative in the Princeton office. She served many members over the past 21 years, whether it was selling appliances, taking payments, or just being of service by answering questions.
Cherie will retire on Feb. 2, 2022 and continue her passion of serving the Princeton Christian Church congregation with her husband, Pastor Gary Watkins. You will also see Cherie out walking, attending community events, quilting, playing with her grandchildren, and camping.
After 29 years of meeting billing deadlines, Mrs. Burrows has decided to retire and set her own schedule. Terry joined the GEC team on Feb. 1, 1993 as the Billing Clerk. Through the years, she has served the members of the Cooperative in many ways — assisting with payments, answering billing questions over the phone, participating in annual meetings and other Cooperative activities. If you had the chance to meet Terry in person or over the phone, you know what a passion she had for her job with GEC.
Terry will move on to her future endeavors, which might include being a full-time grandma, working in her yard and flower gardens and spending time with husband Allen and her beloved furry friend Tessie.
Murphy retired on Dec. 31. He began his career in Sept. of 1999 as a trencher operator on construction. He took on additional responsibilities of mechanic with his duties in 2002. Cary worked as a Right-of-Way Maintenance employee during his final years with GEC.
Cary and his wife, Dee, live in rural Galt. During retirement, he will keep busy with family, friends and farming activities.
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