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).

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).

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).