Record #:

31985

Author(s):

Brown, Ed

Abstract:

Vern Taylor, general manager of Roanoke Electric Membership Corporation, has been called a “self-made” businessman. Although he holds no college degree, Taylor manages a corporation serving seven counties, and has helped to improve the availability of low-cost, dependable electric service in northeastern North Carolina. This article discusses Taylor’s background and contributions to rural electricity development.

Source:

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 3 Issue 1, Jan 1971, p20-21, por

Subject(s):

Businessmen; Electric utilities--Employees; Rural development--North Carolina, Eastern