BUSINESS NEWS
Sunflower Electric Power Corporation is pleased to announce the promotions of Tom Harbaugh, Adam Fisher, and Andy Tewell to key leadership positions within the organization. These individuals bring extensive experience, expertise, and commitment to supplying reliable electricity to Sunflower’s member cooperatives in central and western Kansas.
Tom Harbaugh
Tom Harbaugh was promoted to senior manager of transmission line operations, planning, and training. In his new role, Harbaugh oversees Sunflower’s transmission line resources, ensuring all activities are carried out with a focus on safety, efficiency, and reliability.
He also leads the development and implementation of long-term strategic plans designed to optimize transmission line performance, aligning these efforts with the organization's broader goals while adhering to regulatory, environmental, and industry standards.
Harbaugh’s leadership extends to construction management, where he oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of major transmission line projects. He establishes procedures and work practices to support knowledge retention, effective training, and consistent transmission operations. Additionally, Harbaugh is responsible for fostering collaboration across departments and with external stakeholders to enhance operational effectiveness and ensure system reliability.
A native of Great Bend, Kan., Harbaugh has been with Sunflower since 1999. He began his career as a journeyman lineman and has held multiple leadership roles, including senior line technician, line crew chief, and line technician supervisor. He and his wife, April, reside in Great Bend with their children, Darian, Ashlyn, Cameron, and Jordyn.
Adam Fisher
Sunflower promoted Adam Fisher to manager of transmission technical services and project management. In this role, Fisher manages all transmission geotechnical services and project management activities to support Sunflower’s engineering, operations, and member cooperative systems.
As the primary liaison between Sunflower’s transmission technical services group and Sunflower’s members, he develops plans and objectives that align with Sunflower’s goals, while coordinating efforts with other departments and external agencies to ensure seamless project execution.
A native of Hays, Kan., Fisher has been with Sunflower since 2005. He began his career as an engineering technician and has since advanced through positions such as lead transmission technician and transmission geotechnical services supervisor. He and his wife, Erica, live in Hays with their sons, Kenneth and Joseph.
Andy Tewell
Andy Tewell was recently promoted to senior manager of generation engineering and environment. In his new role, Tewell leads Sunflower’s generation engineering and environment departments, ensuring generation resources are operated and maintained in compliance with environmental permits, federal and state regulations, and North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards. He also coordinates activities across departments and with external agencies to drive efficiency, reliability, and environmental stewardship.
With his extensive expertise and strong commitment to operational excellence, Tewell is well-positioned to support Sunflower’s mission to build a stronger, brighter future by providing member-driven, world-class service. “I’ve always been impressed with Sunflower’s focus on supporting and developing its people, and I have learned a great deal since joining the team,” he said.
A native of Taylorville, Ill., Tewell holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, a Bachelor of Arts in Management, and is a licensed professional mechanical engineer. He joined Sunflower in 2016 as the generation engineering supervisor. He and his wife, Jodie, reside in Garden City.
Sunflower congratulates Harbaugh, Fisher, and Tewell on their well-earned promotions and looks forward to their continued contributions in advancing the organization’s mission and vision.