Trent Bingham-Line Superintendent and Electric Department (Line Crew)

The electric department (Line Crew) is headed up by Trent Bingham (Electric System Superintendent), with Myles Ray and Mitch Brown as crew foremen.  Trent started with the coop in 2001 as a journeyman lineman.  Myles Ray began his career in 1993, with Mitch Brown starting in 2006. There are primarily two Line Crews which are on call 24/7.  The primary responsibility of the Line Crew is to "keep the lights on" for all Cooperative members.  All employees in the electric department take great pride in their work as they construct and maintain electric distribution lines all over Graham County.  They must do this in a safe and efficient manner.  No matter what the weather conditions are, you can be assured that the Line Crew is dedicated to restoring power as soon as possible.  The line crews consist of: Trent, Myles, Mitch, Ryan, Victor, Jacob, Chris H, Shane, Jesus, Kendall, Fernando, Preston, Chris O and Garrett.

Gas and Water Department Crew

While there are a limited number of employees that work in the gas and waters department, they have the big responsibility of constructing and maintaining natural gas and water lines located in many parts of Graham County. Safe and reliable gas and water service is the number one priority. You can be assured that our gas and water department will be there to respond to any gas or water emergency and restore service in a timely manner.  The gas and water crew consists of: (L-R) Eben, Quentin, Ethan, Manny, Juan, and David.

Randy Hawkins-Supervisor & Meter Department

The meter department is headed up by Randy Hawkins (Meter Department Supervisor & Purchasing Agent). Prior to starting his career with GCEC in 1989, Randy had worked for Graham Utilities since 1988.  It takes a lot of work to read over 15,000 electric, gas, and water meters located all over Graham County each month but this is what our meter department does. The department is also responsible for changing out old meters and other service work such as meter testing, disconnects and reconnects. They also look to make sure that your utility service is working as it should. Each employee takes great pride in making sure that the readings are accurate and timely.  The meter department includes: (L-R) Jason, Jeannie, James, Randy, Briana, Lynette, Julie, and Curtis. 

Kim Larkey-Office Manager & Office Staff

The office staff is managed by Kim Larkey (Office Manager).  Kim was raised in the Gila Valley and joined GCEC in 2015 after retiring from the City of Safford for 38 years.  Some of the responsibilities of the office include billing, payment processing, member services (connect & disconnect service), accounts payable, payroll, accounting, regulatory compliance, human resources, after-hours dispatch and many other duties.  It's amazing the number of "hats" that we all wear as part of the office staff but we do it with great pride and appreciation to all our members for supporting us as your electric, gas, and water distribution cooperative. The office staff includes: Ann, Jody, LaDawn, April, Tracy, Francyne, and Chelsea.

Diane Junion - Administrative Assistant and Communications Manager

Diane Junion provides administrative assistance to the Board of Directors and Management Team.  She develops, manages and coordinates communications plans and programs including publications, media, audio/video production, maintains the social media platforms, cooperative website and coordinates special cooperative events.  Visit the coops social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for safety tips and energy efficiency information.

J. Grant Walker, Attorney at Law

Areas of Practice

Extensive experience in Estate Planning; Probate; Personal Injury; Business contracting; Commercial transactions; Real estate; Real estate finance; and Landlord/Tenant litigation.

Education

• Juris Doctor, Brigham Young University Law School.  Graduated Cum Laude in April, 1981, Full Tuition Merit Scholarship.  BYU Law Review Article Editor.
• Bachelor of Arts in English, Brigham Young University.  Graduated summa cum laude (GPA 3.96 on 4.0 scale) as Valedictorian of the College of Humanities.

Lawfirm Affiliations

• Owner, J. Grant Walker, PLLC, (January 1, 2013 - Present)
• Equity Shareholder, Jackson White, P.C., (Jan. 1996 – Dec. 2012)
• Partner, Kempton, Jarvis, Decker, Jenkins & Walker, Mesa, Arizona, (1989 - 1995) 
• Associate with Ryley, Carlock & Applewhite, Phoenix, Arizona, (1986 - 1989)
• Associate, Wentworth & Lundin, Phoenix, Arizona, (1981 - 1986)

Humanitarian Activities

• Founder and President of Families Helping Families, Inc., an Arizona non-profit corporation, dedicated to aiding families and individuals in the Third World.  Leader of 16 week-long international service missions to Honduras and Mexico.
• Co-founder of the BIT service-for-education business school movement.
• Former Chairman of the Board of One Life At A Time – Esparanza, a 501(c)(3) charity that currently operates BIT business schools in Central America.

Personal

Married to Victoria Pier Walker, 11 children.  Interests include church and community service, and international travel.