Armstrong to succeed Mallard as CEO of Broad River Electric Cooperative
COWPENS, S.C. – Chad Armstrong has joined Broad River Electric Cooperative to work alongside current CEO Terry Mallard, the executive team, and the Board of Trustees as part of a planned leadership transition.
Armstrong has been a part of the Electric Cooperative family since 1997, having served as both an engineer and a human resource executive at Laurens Electric Cooperative. Most recently, he served as the Vice President of Human Resources and Security Services at Laurens Electric.
In preparation for Mallard’s retirement in April 2026, Armstrong will work closely with Mallard to ensure a smooth transition and continued operational excellence.
“We’re thrilled to have Chad Armstrong join our Broad River Electric team,” said President and CEO Terry Mallard. “I am confident that his wealth of electric cooperative experience in engineering and human resources makes him the perfect candidate to lead Broad River Electric into this next chapter. ”
President and CEO Terry Mallard will retire in April of 2026 after over a decade of service. Mallard has served in this role since March of 2016 and has thoughtfully led the electric cooperative through a rapidly evolving energy landscape, several devastating storms, and major infrastructure upgrades. Under his leadership, Broad River Electric has become more modernized and is well-positioned for long-term growth and reliability.
“Broad River Electric has been fortunate to have Terry Mallard as the President and CEO over the past decade,” said Broad River Electric Board of Trustees Chairman Norris Fowler. “His dedication to the Broad River Electric members shows through his actions and has been special to observe during his time here. He will be dearly missed. We are equally as excited to welcome Chad Armstrong to the team.”
Over the past decade, Mallard has prioritized the member experience and transparency above all else. The Board of Trustees is confident that Armstrong will continue with these priorities, building upon the organization’s strong foundation.
Mallard will continue to serve as CEO until he retires in April of 2026 and will work collaboratively with Armstrong to ensure a seamless leadership transition.