Medina Electric Cooperative is proud to announce that one of its employees, Brandi Aranda of Brackettville, has achieved the designation of Certified Key Accounts Executive (CKAE®) through the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). This achievement highlights Aranda's dedication to professional development and the cooperative's commitment to enhancing service for its commercial and industrial accounts.

"Brandi's achievement of the CKAE® certification demonstrates her dedication and directly benefits our members," said Trey Grebe, CEO of Medina Electric Cooperative. "It strengthens our ability to provide top-tier service and support to our commercial and industrial accounts."

Since its inception in 1998, the CKAE® program has seen over 600 rural electric professionals earn this certification. The program, entirely voluntary, is designed to elevate the standards of professional sales management within the industry. To achieve the CKAE® certification, Aranda successfully completed a rigorous series of coursework, passed a comprehensive exam, and submitted detailed business and marketing plans for external review.

With Aranda’s certification, Medina Electric Cooperative now proudly has three CKAE® professionals on staff, including Michael Harkins and Katie Haby, further enhancing the cooperative's ability to serve its members with even greater expertise and dedication.

Medina Electric Cooperative congratulates Brandi Aranda on this significant accomplishment and looks forward to the continued expertise she brings to the cooperative's success.