Location: 750 West Elm Avenue, Hermiston, OR

 

For over forty years, Umatilla Electric’s headquarters office has remained in the same location on Elm Avenue in Hermiston. Over time, our cooperative has seen many changes and considerable growth.

Construction Schedule

Start Date: Spring 2024

Completion Date: Late 2025

Powering Up Your Cooperative Experience

After many years of significant growth, UEC has reached capacity for staff at the Elm Avenue location in Hermiston. Since 2018, UEC has added over 40 employees to support the operations of the cooperative’s membership. In order to support projected continued growth, the UEC Board of Directors reviewed and considered options for adding staff capacity.

As part of the project, UEC will:

  • Create a new, redesigned front entrance for better access to parking and the building
  • Increase square footage of the facility by 25%, and
  • Add an additional 50% employee working space

Update: September 2025

The Umatilla Electric Cooperative Headquarters building is nearly ready to welcome our members! Take a walk through our expanded space providing additional privacy for members, safety for employees, and room to grow as our co-op continues to add to our team. Doors open on Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 7:30 a.m.!

Update: June 2025

Umatilla Electric Cooperative is nearing completion on the expansion of our Hermiston headquarters. Assistant General Manager Josh Lankford shares that the project remains on time and on budget. With a growing workforce and member needs, the added space includes a relocated entrance, improved drive-through, and expanded facilities. Chervenell Construction reports interior work is nearly complete, with exterior upgrades underway. UEC expects to welcome members back to the renovated office by early fall.

Update: March 2025

Things are looking very different at our headquarters office in Hermiston, and we’re giving YOU an exclusive look inside the action! Hear from Weston Putman, manager of public relations, and Kevin Kiniry, project superintendent from Chervenell Construction, as they take you on a behind-the-scenes tour of the facility.

Update: November 2024

From exterior walls taking shape to the installation of interior framing, electrical, and plumbing infrastructure, this project is starting to come to life. Although the winter months will appear as if progress is slowing at the site, our construction team will be working hard indoors to prepare spaces for our team to work on your behalf.

Update: August 2024

The demolition stage of the UEC Headquarters expansion project is nearly complete. Hear from Josh Lankford, vice president of engineering, operations, and IT, as he discusses recent construction activities and upcoming developments at the site. UEC is proud to partner with Chervenell Construction for this project and looks forward to providing our members with regular updates as the construction progresses.

New Lobby Opened: March 2024