HILCO United Services - Press Releases

HILCO Employees Earn License (posted 7/30/07)

Danny Smith of Whitney, has completed extensive coursework and testing to obtain a Class C Groundwater License from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Smith is an employee of HILCO United Services, a subsidiary for-profit company of HILCO Electric Cooperative.

TCEQ, headquartered in Austin , is the state agency responsible for rules and regulations governing the quality of public drinking water.

Tommy Bradley , HILCO U.S. Water Operator in Whitney said, “We are extremely proud of Danny for this achievement and for his dedication to water quality. HILCO U.S. is committed to delivering quality service and product to our members and customers. Our employees make that happen seven days a week.”

The HILCO U.S. water operation is managed under contract with HILCO Electric Cooperative. The cooperative and HILCO U.S. provide full water management services to Files Valley Water Supply Corporation (WSC), HILCO H2O, Avalon Water & Sewer Supply Corporation, and Hilltop WSC in a four county area.

HILCO U.S. Survey Winner (posted 6/5/06)

Congratulations to Casey Beaman of Mesquite for winning a $50 credit toward the next water bill. The winner’s name was drawn from the responses we received from the HILCO United Services Customer Satisfaction Survey.

All of the responses from the surveys help us know what services and products our customers want and it helps us improve our service. We appreciate all those who took time to complete the survey.

HILCO U. S. Employees Earn NRECA Certifications (posted 8/30/05)

David Cole, General Manager, and Tommy Bradley, Water Crewmember, of HILCO United Services, Inc. (HILCO U.S.) have earned their Supervisory Certificates from National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, Inc. (NRECA). HILCO U.S. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of HILCO Electric Cooperative, Inc.

The NRECA courses cover a range of issues met by supervisors with a course study designed to help build the skills necessary to effectively address those issues. The core curriculum includes several classroom hours and testing required to achieve the certification. Managers and supervisors at HILCO U.S. are encouraged to pursue higher levels of education to meet the needs of their propane and water customers.

HILCO U.S. , established in 1997, serves propane and water customers in Bosque, Dallas, Ellis, Hill, Johnson, McLennan and Navarro counties. In addition to the propane division, the company also owns HILCO H2O, formerly Arrowhead Water and M & H Water, and Lake Whitney Water Company, providing water service to over 3,500 meters in the Whitney area.

HILCO United Services Awards College Scholarships (posted 8/30/05)

HILCO United Services, Inc., (HILCO U.S.) a subsidiary of HILCO Electric Cooperative, Inc., has awarded three $1,000 college scholarships to students in the HILCO U.S. propane and water service areas.

The 2005 winners were Ashley Boyd, daughter of Wesley and Joan Boyd of Joshua; Jolenna Carter, daughter of Douglas and Cindy Neal of Whitney; and Robert Lee Robertson, son of Darlene Robertson of Whitney.

Gerald W. Lemons, HILCO U.S. board president, said, "We understand the value of a good education for our future leaders. We are pleased to be able to provide this added benefit for the families using our propane and water services. We believe commitment to community prosperity and growth is the cornerstone of any successful company."

The applicants were asked to write an essay on the subject of "How Electric Cooperatives Benefit Texas." The winners were determined by academic excellence, extracurricular activities, support of community and family life goals, content of essay, and financial need.

HILCO U. S., established in 1997, serves propane and water customers in Bosque, Dallas, Ellis, Hill, Johnson, McLennan and Navarro counties, many of whom are also HILCO Electric Cooperative members. In addition to the propane division, the company also owns HILCO H2O, formerly Arrowhead Water and M & H Water, Lake Whitney Water Company and Lakeview Water Company, providing water service to over 5,000 meters in the Whitney area.

William Holland Earns Certification (posted 7/9/04)

William Holland, HILCO United Services Sales and Serviceman, has successfully completed the P80 propane technology course, earning a Category E Management-Level certification.

The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) course included 80-hours of classroom and field work at the RRC training center in Austin. The intensive study encompassed a wide range of subjects, including the RRC Handbook and National Fire Protection Association 54 and 58 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code and National Fuel Gas Code.

Holland and his wife, Madeline, live in Hillsboro and have three children. He has been with HILCO United Services in Whitney since 2002.

HILCO United Services, a subsidiary of HILCO Electric Cooperative, Inc., was established in 1997 and serves Bosque, Dallas, Ellis, Hill, Johnson, McLennan and Navarro counties.

HILCO United Services General Manager David Cole, right, 

congratulates William Holland for earning his Category E Certificate.