Perennial Public Power District, a York based not for profit electric utility, has named Matthew Moffitt as the new General Manager. Moffitt was selected by Perennial’s Board of Directors in October to replace the current General Manager, Jamey Pankoke. Most recently, Matthew served as the Vice President of Operations at Kenergy Corporation in Owensboro, Kentucky. Moffitt is slated to start at Perennial on December 20, 2021.
Moffitt is a senior executive with more than twenty years of experience in the electric utility industry. His diverse background ranges from Journeyman Lineman to Manager of Operations to Manager of Engineering. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from Missouri Western State University, a Masters of Business Administration degree from William Woods University, he is a graduate of the National Rural Electric Association’s Robert I. Kabat Management Internship Program at the University of Wisconsin – Madison, and is a United States Department of Labor certified Journeyman Lineman.
A native of Missouri, Moffitt is excited to bring his wife Gentry, as well as his two children, Charlie, 9, and Cori, 7, closer to family by moving to McCool Junction. According to Moffitt, “I am extremely honored to work with Perennial’s employees, board of directors, and customers to continue moving forward providing safe and reliable energy for generations. My family and I are eager to become part of this welcoming community.” Additionally, Moffitt enjoys numerous outdoor activities, that include hunting, fishing and golfing.