Staff

 

Dave Lock
Chief Executive Officer
dlock@gcseca.coop

Year joined GCSECA: 2019
Responsibilities: Overall leadership and management of the organization; Chief Financial Officer.
Background: Has served in leadership capacities at and for consumer-owned utilities for most of his career. Roles have included city management, utility association leadership and senior managerial responsibilities at large utilities.

 

Jorge Canaca
Director of Federal Government Relations & Regulatory Affairs
jcanaca@gcseca.coop

Year joined GCSECA: 2016
Responsibilities: Representing co-ops at the ACC and coordinating with the congressional delegation and federal jurisdictional and regulatory agencies on all issues impacting the Cooperatives. Staff liaison for state-wide committee.
Background: Has worked on various local, regional, and national policy issues in partnership with the congressional delegation. Has served in multiple Government affairs capacities, led a lobby team, purchased and managed property, and has an extensive wildlife and Federal Land Management and Natural Resource Policy expertise.

 

Casey Ratlief
Director of Government Relations & Grassroots Advocacy
cratlief@gcseca.coop

Year joined GCSECA: 2018
Responsibilities: Lobbying the state legislature and executive branch; managing grassroots advocacy; staff liaison for state-wide committee.
Background: Has managed public relations campaigns on behalf of the Nuclear Energy Institute, as well as digital advocacy and lobbying efforts for a multinational manufacturing company.

 

Hannah Capozzi
Member & Public Relations Manager
hcapozzi@gcseca.coop

Year joined GCSECA: 2016
Responsibilities: Communications; education & professional development; GCSECA Washington Youth Tour; benefits administration; wellness coordination; social media; publications; special projects; staff liaison for 3 state-wide committees.
Background: Has managed event planning, social media, special projects & publications, large youth-age tour groups, state-wide education programs, and is experienced in public and community health and health education. Is a Certified Health Education Specialist from the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing. Has experience working in legal and law offices, as well as police departments.

 

Nancy Garcia
Executive Assistant
ngarcia@gcseca.coop

Year joined GCSECA: 2019
Responsibilities: Operations manager; grassroots advocacy support; events coordination, general administration.
Background: Has worn many hats, and as a result, is very resourceful and possesses a diverse skill set. Has worked as a sales associate, scheduler and held several positions at the renowned Tubac Golf Resort and Spa.