Director Spotlight
Director Darin Petersen
Darin returns to Stanton County Public Power District to serve a new role. He retired as a utility lineman in February 2020 and he was appointed to the SCPPD Board of Directors in February 2024. Darin is eager to bring his personal perspective to this new responsibility and hopes to continue great things here at SCPPD.
Here is a little more information about Darin.
What is one thing you know for sure about SCPPD? All board members and employees are dedicated to reliablity and service for the customers of SCPPD.
What was you first paying job? Working for a farmer/neighbor in his hog barns and doing other agriculture jobs.
If money were no object, how would you spend the rest of your life? Spending time with my wife, kids, and grand children and taking them to places we never had time to go when I was working full time.
How do you define success at SCPPD? Working your way up through SCPPD and having the respect of your fellow employees and knowing you did your best for the customers of SCPPD.
What is one thing you can’t live without? A good pickup – always needing to haul something.
Tell us about your family. My wife, Beth, works at Stanton Health Center. My oldest son, Steven, and his wife have 3 children and live in Norfolk. My youngest son, Jason, and his wife live in Lincoln.
What advice would you give your younger self? Spend more time getting as much education as you can get. It will be important in the future.
What is one thing on your bucket list? Going to Augustana, Georgia and playing golf on the Master’s Course.
Describe SCPPD in 3 words. Reliable, Affordable, Proactive.