In Memoriam: Steve Rentfrow

Steve was a trusted and valued member of MEAG Power’s Board, having been an integral part of many important decisions that were made over the years. His focus on the organization’s mission to deliver reliable, affordable power to the Participant communities never wavered.

Valedictorian of his graduating class at Crisp County High School, Steve earned a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Tech before going to work for Duke Power’s nuclear plant design group. He then worked in Georgia Power’s substation engineering department before joining the Crisp County Power Commission in 1977 as an engineer.

He became General Manager of the Crisp County Power Commission in 1992, and served in that capacity until his retirement in 2020. In addition to serving on MEAG Power’s Board, Steve was a former board member of ECG, a member of the Cordele/Crisp Chamber Board of Directors, a member and past President of the Cordele Lions Club, and a member of the Board of Directors of the American Public Power Association (APPA). In 2022, Steve received the prestigious James D. Donovan Achievement Award from the APPA, which recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the electric utility industry and to public power.

MEAG Power is grateful for his many contributions and celebrates the lasting impact he has had on our organization.