LANDY BENNETT began working for United in April 1989. Before coming to the cooperative, he was an assistant vice president and lending officer at the First National Bank in Cleburne.
Mr. Bennett’s many years of experience with customer service provides him with the expertise and methods to help United members with their electric service needs. Marketing for the co-op not only means the overall communication of United’s service offerings and philosophies, but also involves the implementation of specific services for specific customers. As the supervisor of customer service, member programs and industrial client contracts, Mr. Bennett’s goal is to add a personal touch and knowledge base that assists, rather than frustrates. He also leads his staff in coordinating United’s Operation RoundUp program with non-profit organizations such as Texas Neighborhood Services, which provide financial assistance to United customers, as well as meeting other needs of the members.
One of the main concepts that separate electric cooperatives from other electric utilities is the belief that we each have the responsibility and privilege of giving back to the communities in which we serve. This has been evident in Mr. Bennett’s personal involvement with leadership roles in various civic groups, United Way, Cleburne Jaycees (past president), Cleburne’s Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors (treasurer and chairman), Tuesday Forum, Johnson County Junior Livestock Show committee, as well as, basketball, baseball and soccer programs for area youth. His accomplishments and involvement was recognized by the Cleburne community when he was honored as a past recipient of the Cleburne Citizen of the Year award. Mr. Bennett earned a bachelor’s degree in agri-business from Tarleton State University.