CLARKSVILLE, TN – (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Brian D. Taylor, general manager of CDE Lightband, received the James D. Donovan Individual Achievement Award during the American Public Power Association’s Public Power Connect: Virtual Summit & Business Meeting.

Brian Solsbee, Executive Director of TMEPA, presented the award to Taylor at the June Power Board meeting.

The award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the electric utility industry and to public power.  Brian has been dedicated to CDE Lightband and electric utilities for 38 years. He has a wide range of experience and knowledge that has helped him lead the organization and the many associations with which he is involved.

He played a key role in taking CDE Lightband into the broadband business and through dedication and focus he was able to grow a struggling business to one that is successful and well led. He has led a thriving organization that is known as a premier leader in the AMI, SCADA and other utility best practices that many other organizations model themselves after.

Brian is a tireless advocate for all things and all people in the electric utility world. He is dedicated to not only his employees but works to represent all industry employees. Brian’s leadership in the industry serves as an example for many young leaders entering the industry, and he has become a strong mentor to many of them.

About APPA:

The American Public Power Association is the voice of not-for-profit, community owned utilities that power 2,000 towns and cities nationwide. We represent public power before the federal government to protect the interests of the more than 49 million people that public power utilities serve, and the 93,000 people they employ. Our association advocates and advises on electricity policy, technology, trends, training, and operations. Our members strengthen their communities by providing superior service, engaging citizens, and instilling pride in community-owned power.

About CDE Lightband: CDE Lightband offers electric, television, Internet and phone service to customers in the city limits of Clarksville. CDE Lightband is the municipal power provider and serves over 72,000 metered homes and businesses with electric service and over 22,000 customers with broadband services.