Dean Kueter Named as a Southeastern Electric Finalist in Regional Who Powers You Contest
Dean Kueter, is an active member of the Montrose community and positively impacts several organizations. This selfless dedication is what earned him recognition as a Southeastern Electric Cooperative finalist in the 5th annual regional Who Powers You? Contest.
“When you want to get something accomplished in a small town, you have key individuals who lead, organize, and get things done. Dean Kueter is one of those individuals,” wrote Tara Miller, a former Montrose Area Foundation Advisory Council Member, who nominated Kueter for the contest.
Who Powers You is an exciting contest being hosted by the region’s Touchstone Energy Cooperatives to highlight local figures and organizations who are making a difference in their communities.
Kueter has been involved with the Montrose Area Foundation since its inception in 2008. The Foundation provides financial support to charitable and nonprofit organizations in the Montrose area.
“Our Foundation has assisted with funding projects for the volunteer fire department, American Legion, school projects, all school reunion, parks and recreation program, youth summer sports, the local swimming pool, and several other organizations,” shared Kueter. “I am inspired to help in our community because I can see the need. People are willing to help, but to be successful, projects need organization and direction. I am happy to be able to assist in that way.”
One organization Kueter is especially proud to volunteer with is the local American Legion Post. “It truly is a community hub and community center for everyone. It honors our veterans as well as being a place for celebrations such as birthday parties or graduations,” said Kueter.
“I’m surrounded by great people who work hard to improve our community, but I am the one holding the microphone today to share our community impact,” shared Kueter. “It takes a lot of people working together to have successful projects, I am just glad to be a part of the team doing this positive work in our community!”
Kueter’s story was featured on Keloland Living on Thursday, April 2. A recap of the segment is also available on the contest’s webpage at WhoPowersYouContest.com.
Member-owners, organizations, employees, and residents who live or work within the service territory of the region’s Touchstone Energy Cooperatives are eligible to be nominated for the Who Powers You? contest. Nominations are currently being accepted through April 19, 2026. Three final winners will be selected by a panel of judges based on the impact that they have on the community. Weekly finalists will be announced and featured on Keloland Living and the three contest winners will be announced on Keloland Living on May 28, 2026. The Who Powers You contest grand prize winner will receive a $3,000 prize. A second place winner will receive $1,500 and the contest’s third place winner will receive $500.