HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ark Valley Electric Cooperative will be under new leadership starting early next year.

The Board of Trustees for the rural utility announced that Jackie Holmberg will become the new general manager of the cooperative. Holmberg, who is currently the assistant manager, will take over Jan. 10. Holmberg holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Kansas State University and has been the financial controller for Ark Valley the past 18 years.

Holmberg will replace Bob Hall, who will retire after 33 years of service to Ark Valley.