Jerry Sutherlin is the VP of Operations, overseeing all of LPEA’s operations in La Plata County including new construction, maintenance, and outages restoration. He began his career with LPEA as a temporary employee while attending college in 2000. Since then, he has worn many hats at LPEA in the meter shop, as an equipment operator, as a foreman, and as a serviceman. Jerry was promoted to the VP position in July of 2020. In his free time, Jerry is a well-known local musician, and also enjoys hunting and spending time with his three children.