Consider It Hot from TVEC
Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative
5.0from 5 ratings
- 18
- Episodes
- 5
- Ratings
- Monthly
- Cadence
- 2024
- First episode
About Consider It Hot from TVEC
An informative podcast for members of Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative and the area of north and east Texas that we serve.
- Publisher
- Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative
- Category
- business
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 30 Aug 2024
- Latest episode
- 21 Jul 2026
Latest episodes
18 episodes in the feed.
21 Jul 2026
July 2026 - Scam Awareness, Co-op Updates and a visit from the Kaufman County Master Gardeners Association
The Consider it Hot podcast is produced by Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative for co-op members and members of our awesome community. As with all co-op communications, we also hope to inform the public about electrical safety and energy efficiency. Find more information about TVEC at tvec.net, or Texas Co-op Power magazine at texascooppower.com. Opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and are not intended to reflect the co-op’s official policies or positions unless stated. Your Hosts:Don Johnson is Media & Content Supervisor for TVEC. He has been with the co-op for nine years and is a resident of Van Zandt County. Feel free to reach out regarding the podcast by emailing johnsond@tvec.coop. Leigh Denney is Media & Content Specialist for TVEC. She has been with the co-op for three years and is a resident of Kaufman County. July 2026 Guests: Matthew Kulwicki – TVEC Member Services Manager. Matthew leads the call center and lobby staff that take care of co-op members. He visits the podcast to talk about avoiding scammers who impersonate TVEC employees in order to steal money or personal information. Find out more at https://www.tvec.net/scam-awareness/ Shirley Strano – Vice President of Kaufman County Master Gardeners Association. Shirley joins us to talk about a recent grant from the TVEC Charitable Foundation and how members’ donations are helping to expand the KCMGA on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/kcmga/ and online at kcmga.org “Here For You” intro music by Don Johnson, Performed by Cameron Polk (Guitar) and TVEC Energy Management Operative Vincent Charles (Vocals).
11 Jun 2026
June 2026 - TVEC Summer Notes and Stage Notes Academy Karen Holmes
The Consider it Hot podcast is produced by Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative for co-op members and members of our awesome community. As with all co-op communications, we also hope to inform the public about electrical safety and energy efficiency. Find more information about TVEC at tvec.net, or Texas Co-op Power magazine at texascooppower.com. Opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and are not intended to reflect the co-op’s official policies or positions unless stated. Your Hosts:Don Johnson is Media & Content Supervisor for TVEC. He has been with the co-op for nine years and is a resident of Van Zandt County. Feel free to reach out regarding the podcast by emailing johnsond@tvec.coop. Leigh Denney is Media & Content Specialist for TVEC. She has been with the co-op for two years and is a resident of Kaufman County. June 2026 Guests: Karen Holmes – Executive Director of Stage Notes Academy of Performing Arts in Athens. Karen tells us about what is going on this summer at Stage Notes, as well as some great info about the arts and music scene that is gaining recognition in Athens. Visit stagenotesapa.com for more information. “Here For You” intro music by Don Johnson, Performed by Cameron Polk (Guitar) and TVEC Energy Management Operative Vincent Charles (Vocals).
24 Apr 2026
April 2026 - Clothed in Grace Foster Closet, Bobbi Byford and more TVEC updates
The Consider it Hot podcast is produced by Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative for co-op members and members of our awesome community. As with all co-op communications, we also hope to inform the public about electrical safety and energy efficiency. Find more information about TVEC at tvec.net, or Texas Co-op Power magazine at texascooppower.com. Opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and are not intended to reflect the co-op’s official policies or positions unless stated. Your Hosts:Leigh Denney is Media & Content Specialist for TVEC. She has been with the co-op for three years and is a resident of Kaufman County. Don Johnson is Media & Content Supervisor for TVEC. He has been with the co-op for nine years and is a resident of Van Zandt County. Feel free to reach out regarding the podcast by emailing johnsond@tvec.coop. March 2026 Guests: Becca Tilley – Director of the Clothed in Grace Foster Closet in Kaufman. Becca joins us to talk about the work Clothed in Grace does with kids in need, and how a TVEC Charitable Foundation grant is helping. Visit clothedingracetx.org for more information. Bobbi Byford - TVEC’s Director of Corporate Relations talks with us about her 35 year career at the co-op, and how her passion for volunteerism has shaped her time here. “Here For You” intro music by Don Johnson, Performed by Cameron Polk (Guitar) and TVEC Energy Management Operative Vincent Charles (Vocals).
10 Mar 2026
March 2026 - John Bunker Sands Wetlands Center, Winter Storm Fern and Looking Forward to Spring
The Consider it Hot podcast is produced by Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative for co-op members and members of our awesome community. As with all co-op communications, we also hope to inform the public about electrical safety and energy efficiency. Find more information about TVEC at tvec.net, or Texas Co-op Power magazine at texascooppower.com. Opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and are not intended to reflect the co-op’s official policies or positions unless stated. Your Hosts:Don Johnson is Media & Content Supervisor for TVEC. He has been with the co-op for nine years and is a resident of Van Zandt County. Feel free to reach out regarding the podcast by emailing johnsond@tvec.coop. Leigh Denney is Media & Content Specialist for TVEC. She has been with the co-op for two years and is a resident of Kaufman County. March 2026 Guests: Kayleigh Bucur – Executive Director of the John Bunker Sands Wetlands Center in Combine. Kayleigh joins us to talk about the wetlands, educational and recreational opportunities and the importance of the water reuse project between Crandall and Seagoville. “Here For You” intro music by Don Johnson, Performed by Cameron Polk (Guitar) and TVEC Energy Management Operative Vincent Charles (Vocals).
16 Jan 2026
January 2026 - Kicking Off the New Year, Here For You campaign and COO Tony Watson joins us
The Consider it Hot podcast is produced by Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative for co-op members and members of our awesome community. As with all co-op communications, we also hope to inform the public about electrical safety and energy efficiency. Find more information about TVEC at tvec.net, or Texas Co-op Power magazine at texascooppower.com. Opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and are not intended to reflect the co-op’s official policies or positions unless stated. TVEC Youth-Tour information and application - https://www.tvec.net/youth-tour/ TVEC ETREYS information and application - https://www.tvec.net/etreys-2/ TVEC Operation Round Up / Charitable Foundation information - https://www.tvec.net/charitable-foundation/ Your Hosts:Don Johnson is Media & Content Supervisor for TVEC. He has been with the co-op for nine years and is a resident of Van Zandt County. Feel free to reach out regarding the podcast by emailing johnsond@tvec.coop. Leigh Denney is Media & Content Specialist for TVEC. She has been with the co-op for two years and is a resident of Kaufman County. January 2026 Guests: TVEC Assistant General Manager/COO Tony Watson “Here For You” intro music by Don Johnson, performed by Cameron Polk and Vincent Charles.
5 Dec 2025
December 2025 - Wrapping up the year, Operation Round Up Update, Youth Programs and Looking Forward to 2026
The Consider it Hot podcast is produced by Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative for co-op members and members of our awesome community. As with all co-op communications, we also hope to inform the public about electrical safety and energy efficiency. Find more information about TVEC at tvec.net, or Texas Co-op Power magazine at texascooppower.com. Opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and are not intended to reflect the co-op’s official policies or positions unless expressly stated. Your Hosts:Don Johnson is Media & Content Supervisor for TVEC. He has been with the co-op for nine years and is a resident of Van Zandt County. Feel free to reach out regarding the podcast by emailing johnsond@tvec.coop. Leigh Denney is Media & Content Specialist for TVEC. She has been with the co-op for two years and is a resident of Kaufman County. Episode 4 Guests: East Texas Rural Electric Youth Seminar attendees Aiden Ramirez (Quinlan High School) and Amy Gonzalez Soto (Crandall High School) Consider it Hot podcast intro theme music by Vincent Charles and Don Johnson.
3 Oct 2025
October 2025 - Reeling in the Cure with Pink Fishing, Family Energy Savings and More
The Consider it Hot podcast is produced by Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative for co-op members and members of our awesome community. As with all co-op communications, we also hope to inform the public about electrical safety and energy efficiency. Find more information about TVEC at tvec.net, or Texas Co-op Power magazine at texascooppower.com. Opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and are not intended to reflect the co-op’s official policies or positions unless expressly stated. Your Hosts:Don Johnson is Media & Content Supervisor for TVEC. He has been with the co-op for 8 years and is a resident of Van Zandt County. Feel free to reach out regarding the podcast by emailing johnsond@tvec.coop. Leigh Denney is Media & Content Specialist for TVEC. She has been with the co-op for two years and is a resident of Kaufman County. Episode 4 Guests: Misty Schmidt is tournament director for the Pink Fishing Reeling in the Cure bass tournament on Cedar Creek Lake. Pink Fishing received an Operation Round Up grant in September. Find out more about the organization’s assistance for breast cancer patients and their unique fundraising efforts at pinkfishing.com. Chris Walker serves TVEC members as our energy management supervisor, which includes efficiency education, solar and alternative energy and more. Consider it Hot podcast intro theme music by Vincent Charles and Don Johnson.
29 Aug 2025
September 2025 - Linemen recount flood relief efforts, Refuge of Light in the Operation Round Up spotlight.
The Consider it Hot podcast is produced by Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative for co-op members and members of our awesome community. As with all co-op communications, we also hope to inform the public about electrical safety and energy efficiency. Find more information about TVEC at tvec.net, or Texas Co-op Power magazine at texascooppower.com. Opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and are not intended to reflect the co-op’s official policies or positions unless expressly stated. Your Hosts:Don Johnson is Media & Content Supervisor for TVEC. He has been with the co-op for 8 years and is a resident of Van Zandt County. Feel free to reach out regarding the podcast by emailing johnsond@tvec.coop. Leigh Denney is Media & Content Specialist for TVEC. She has been with the co-op for more than a year and is a resident of Kaufman County. Episode 10 Guests: Norma Mullican is executive director of Refuge of Light, which recently received a TVEC Charitable Foundation grant. Find out more about volunteering or supporting this great organization at refugeoflight.org. Josh Manning is a journeyman lineman with 24 years of experience serving TVEC members. Anibal Zarate is a journeyman lineman with 10 years of experience serving TVEC members. Consider it Hot podcast intro theme music by Vincent Charles and Don Johnson.
16 Jul 2025
July 2025 - Monthly Updates and Lauren Rowe from Lone Star CASA
The Consider it Hot podcast is produced by Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative for co-op members and members of our awesome community. As with all co-op communications, we also hope to inform the public about electrical safety and energy efficiency. Find more information about TVEC at tvec.net, or Texas Co-op Power magazine at texascooppower.com. Opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and are not intended to reflect the co-op’s official policies or positions unless expressly stated. Your Hosts:Don Johnson is Media & Content Supervisor for TVEC. He has been with the co-op for 8 years and is a resident of Van Zandt County. Feel free to reach out regarding the podcast by emailing johnsond@tvec.coop. Leigh Denney is Media & Content Specialist for TVEC. She has been with the co-op for more than a year and is a resident of Kaufman County. Episode 4 Guests: Lauren Rowe is executive director of Lone Star CASA, which recently received a TVEC Charitable Foundation grant. Find out more about volunteering or supporting this great organization at lonestarcasa.org. Chris Walker is TVEC’s Energy Management Coordinator. His team heads up TVEC efficiency programs, solar/wind interconnection and upcoming energy technology efforts. Consider it Hot podcast intro theme music by Vincent Charles and Don Johnson.
30 May 2025
June 2025 - Monthly News and a Legislative Update from Government Affairs Coordinator Phillip Smith
Government Affairs Coordinator Phillip Smith discusses legislative updates and monthly news with hosts Don Johnson and Leigh Denney from Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative in this interview.
30 Apr 2025
May 2025 - John Jackson Retires, Your Donations Help The Kaufman County Veterans Memorial and Veterans Services and More
The Consider it Hot podcast is produced by Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative for co-op members and members of our awesome community. As with all co-op communications, we hope to inform the public about electrical safety and energy efficiency. Find more information about TVEC at tvec.net, or Texas Co-op Power magazine at texascooppower.com. Opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and are not intended to reflect the co-op’s official policies or positions unless expressly stated. Your Hosts:Don Johnson is Media & Content Supervisor for TVEC. He has been with the co-op for 8 years and is a resident of Van Zandt County. Feel free to reach out regarding the podcast by emailing johnsond@tvec.coop. Leigh Denney is Media & Content Specialist for TVEC. She has been with the co-op for more than a year and is a resident of Kaufman County. Episode 4 Guests: TVEC Dispatch Superintendent Trevor Moeller Kaufman County Veterans’ Service Officer Robert Hunter TVEC Operations Superintendent (retired) John Jackson Consider it Hot podcast intro theme music by Vincent Charles and Don Johnson.
31 Mar 2025
April 2025 - Safety Milestones at TVEC, Meter Tampering and Safety, and Operation Round Up Grant Recipient Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake
The Consider it Hot podcast is produced by Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative for co-op members and members of our awesome community. As with all co-op communications, we also hope to inform the public about electrical safety and energy efficiency. Find more information about TVEC at tvec.net, or Texas Co-op Power magazine at texascooppower.com. Opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and are not intended to reflect the co-op’s official policies or positions unless expressly stated. Your Hosts:Don Johnson is Media & Content Supervisor for TVEC. He has been with the co-op for almost 8 years and is a resident of Van Zandt County. Feel free to reach out regarding the podcast by emailing johnsond@tvec.coop. Leigh Denney is Media & Content Specialist for TVEC. She has been with the co-op for more than a year and is a resident of Kaufman County. Episode 7 Guests: Chad Marshall, TVEC Manager of Safety and Loss Control. Chad leads the co-op’s safety department, which focuses on training for all employees and maintaining a safe work environment. He has spent a career in co-ops, starting as a meter reader, journeyman lineman, trainer and safety professional. Chris Walker, TVEC Energy Management Supervisor. Chris heads up the energy management team, tasked with helping members save energy, along with distributed generation programs like residential solar installations. energymanagement@tvec.coop Jennifer Miller, Director/Manager of Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake. HSCCL provides animal services for several area cities. Jennifer talks about the group’s mission and how they utilized the funds of their TVEC Charitable Foundation grant in 2024. www.hsccl.org Consider it Hot podcast intro theme music by Vincent Charles and Don Johnson.
31 Jan 2025
February 2025 - Avoiding Scams, Area Economic Development, Winter Driving Safety, Operation Round Up and More
The Consider it Hot podcast is produced by Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative for co-op members and members of our awesome community. As with all co-op communications, we also hope to inform the public about electrical safety and energy efficiency. Find more information about TVEC at tvec.net, or Texas Co-op Power magazine at texascooppower.com. Opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and are not intended to reflect the co-op’s official policies or positions unless expressly stated. Your Hosts:Don Johnson is Media & Content Supervisor for TVEC. He has been with the co-op for almost 8 years and is a resident of Van Zandt County. Feel free to reach out regarding the podcast by emailing johnsond@tvec.coop. Leigh Denney is Media & Content Specialist for TVEC. She has been with the co-op for more than a year and is a resident of Kaufman County. Episode 4 Guests: Chris Walker, TVEC Energy Management Supervisor. Chris heads up the energy management team, tasked with helping members save energy, along with distributed generation programs like residential solar installations. Dustin Tallant TVEC Business and Economic Development Supervisor. With a 24 year career at TVEC already under his belt, Dustin bridges the technical and communications sides of the co-op. His department helps prepare for new businesses and residential development, as well as maintaining relationships with large businesses, key accounts, government officials and critical load customers. Trevis Croft, Safety and Loss Control Coordinator. Trevis has some 40 years of experience at all levels of power line work, with most of that in the world of electric distribution cooperatives. At TVEC his role primarily involves employee safety and lineman training programs. Rod Boyce, Director of Bands for Terrell ISD. Along with leading the music programs at Terrell ISD, Mr. Boyce also composes and arranges music for marching band. His bands have received numerous awards and accolades. Consider it Hot podcast intro theme music by Vincent Charles and Don Johnson.
31 Dec 2024
Rates Going Up and More January News from TVEC
The Consider it Hot podcast is produced by Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative for co-op members and members of our awesome community. As with all co-op communications, we also hope to inform the public about electrical safety and energy efficiency. Find more information about TVEC at tvec.net, or Texas Co-op Power magazine at texascooppower.com. Opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and are not intended to reflect the co-op’s official policies or positions unless expressly stated. Your Hosts:Don Johnson is Media & Content Supervisor for TVEC. He has been with the co-op for almost 8 years and is a resident of Van Zandt County. Feel free to reach out regarding the podcast by emailing johnsond@tvec.coop. Leigh Denney is Media & Content Specialist for TVEC. She has been with the co-op for more than a year and is a resident of Kaufman County. Episode 4 Guests: TVEC General Manager and CEO Jeff Lane – Jeff is a 36-year co-op veteran who has worked in many positions at TVEC during his career. Jeff is a lifelong Kaufman County resident. Consider it Hot podcast intro theme music by Vincent Charles and Don Johnson.
30 Nov 2024
Capital Credits, Volunteer Firefighters, Ductless MiniSplit ACs and More
TVEC experts Don Johnson, Leigh Denney, Angie Kemp, Bobby White, Chris Walker, and Bobbi Byford share insights on capital credits, volunteer firefighting, and energy efficiency solutions.
31 Oct 2024
Hurricane Helene Aid And More
The Consider it Hot podcast is produced by Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative for co-op members and members of our awesome community. As with all co-op communications, we also hope to inform the public about electrical safety and energy efficiency. Find more information about TVEC at tvec.net, or Texas Co-op Power magazine at texascooppower.com. Opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and are not intended to reflect the co-op’s official policies or positions unless expressly stated. Your Hosts:Don Johnson is Media & Content Supervisor for TVEC. He has been with the co-op for almost 8 years and is a resident of Van Zandt County. Feel free to reach out regarding the podcast by emailing johnsond@tvec.coop. Leigh Denney is Media & Content Specialist for TVEC. She has been with the co-op for more than a year and is a resident of Kaufman County. Episode 1 Guests: Annette Jenkins – Annette is the Director of Development and Program Services for One Man’s Treasure, a nonprofit dedicated to providing clothing and resources to Texas men as they transition from incarceration back to regular life. Find out more at www.onemanstr.org TVEC Manager of Safety and Loss Control Chad Marshall – Chad is a veteran lineworker and certified loss control professional. Chad lives in Van Zandt County. TVEC First Class Lineman Troy Tullos – Troy is a lifelong resident of the Brownsboro area and has been keeping members’ power flowing for six years at TVEC. Consider it Hot podcast intro theme music by Vincent Charles and Don Johnson.
30 Sept 2024
Let's Celebrate Co-op Month
The Consider it Hot podcast is produced by Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative for co-op members and members of our awesome community. As with all co-op communications, we also hope to inform the public about electrical safety and energy efficiency. Opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and are not intended to reflect the co-op’s official policies or positions unless expressly stated. Your Hosts:Don Johnson is Media & Content Supervisor for TVEC. He has been with the co-op for almost 8 years and is a resident of Van Zandt County. Feel free to reach out regarding the podcast by emailing johnsond@tvec.coop. Leigh Denney is Media & Content Specialist for TVEC. She has been with the co-op for more than one year and is a resident of Kaufman County. Episode 1 Guests: TVEC General Manager and CEO Jeff Lane – Jeff is a 36-year co-op veteran who has worked in many positions at TVEC during his career. Jeff is a lifelong Kaufman County resident. TVEC Public Relations Supervisor Laura Melton– Laura has been with TVEC for 25 years. She is active in many local civic organizations, as well as coordinating much of the TVEC Annual Meeting, Youth Tour and more. TVEC Energy Management Supervisor Chris Walker – Chris has worked at the co-op for 19 years including working his way up to Journeyman Lineman before moving to head up TVEC energy management department. Consider it Hot podcast intro theme music by Vincent Charles and Don Johnson.
30 Aug 2024
Consider it Hot - September 2024
The Consider it Hot podcast is produced by Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative with the intention of providing TVEC members and others in our community with news and information about TVEC news and events. As with all co-op communications, we also hope to inform the public about electrical safety and energy efficiency. Opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and are not intended to reflect the co-op’s official policies or positions unless expressly stated. Your Hosts:Don Johnson is Media & Content Supervisor for TVEC. He has been with the co-op for seven years and is a resident of Van Zandt County. Feel free to reach out regarding the podcast by emailing johnsond@tvec.coop. Leigh Denney is Media & Content Specialist for TVEC. She has been with the co-op for more than one year and is a resident of Kaufman County. Episode 1 Guests: TVEC General Manager and CEO Jeff Lane – Jeff is a 36-year co-op veteran who has worked in many positions at TVEC during his career. Jeff is a lifelong Kaufman County resident. TVEC Director of Corporate Relations Bobbi Byford – Bobbi has been with TVEC for 34 years. She has been active in many community roles and civic clubs including chambers of commerce, Pilot Club and more. TVEC Energy Management Supervisor Chris Walker – Chris has worked at the co-op for 19 years including working his way up to Journeyman Lineman before moving to head up TVEC energy management department. Consider it Hot podcast intro theme music by Vincent Charles and Don Johnson.
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