Florida Keys Electric Cooperative recently held its first board meeting in the completed addition of the Marathon Operations Center. The 4,200 square-foot one-story expansion increases FKECâs capabilities to feed and house crews after a major storm and offers a more functional space for meetings and training.
Prior to the meeting, FKEC board members and staff unveiled the name of the building addition to be the Michael H. Puto Emergency Operations Annex. A surprised Puto thanked his fellow board of directors and FKEC staff for the honor.
Representing Marathon members for 28 years, Puto is the longest-serving member of FKECâs board of directors. He was the board secretary for 18 years and is currently the vice president. Puto has held positions such as Marathon city manager, Monroe County commissioner, vice mayor and mayor of Monroe County, and was appointed to the 16th Judicial Nomination Commission. He is also a recipient of more than 50 community service awards and is a