Grant PUD GM takes job with Georgia utility

EPHRATA – Grant PUD’s CEO and General Manager, Rich Wallen has accepted an executive role with his former employer, Georgia-based Oglethorpe Power, effective March 31.

“Rich has been communicating with us about his interest in the Oglethorpe Power position,” said Grant PUD Commission President Terry Pyle. “We are grateful for his leadership at Grant PUD and the improvements he made here. Our commitment to our staff and customers is that our board will meet soon to develop a transition plan for how we will go about filling the general manager position.”

Wallen worked with Oglethorpe Power prior to joining Grant PUD in 2017 as the Director of Power Production. He is returning to Oglethorpe as their Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.

Oglethorpe Power announcement: https://opc.com/2025/02/06/oglethorpe-power-names-rich-wallen-as-evp-and-chief-operating-officer/. 

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