Tobias "Toby" Moss is to begin his new role as Farmers Rural Electric Cooperative Corp.'s president and CEO on Jan. 9. Submitted photo
GN1 staff
The board of directors for Farmers Rural Electric Cooperative Corp. announced Thursday that Tobias “Toby” Moss, has been selected to become the next president and CEO of the electric utility. He will succeed William “Bill” T. Prather, who is retiring after serving in the role since 2007.
Moss has been employed in leadership positions in the electric utility industry for more than 15 years, most recently at Clay Electric Cooperative in Florida since 2016 as their chief information officer. Prior to working in electric utilities, Moss worked in the telecommunications and data network utility industries.
He also served for seven years in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Moss is an avid supporter of youth sports, having been a coach and involved in the leadership of youth
athletic leagues. He is a strong advocate for veterans and is a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, The American Legion, and the Marine Corps League.
Moss holds a bachelors degree in organizational management from Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, a
Masters of Business Administration from Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, Florida, and is a licensed project management professional. He and his wife Jennifer have five children.
Moss will begin in his official CEO position and duties on Jan. 9.
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