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Robert (Bob) Hance

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Vice President of Business Development at EnerVision, Inc.
📍 Cassopolis, Michigan, United States

Bob Hance is a forward-thinking leader with fifty years of experience in the electric cooperative industry. As the VP of Business Development at EnerVision, he leverages his extensive background as the former President/CEO of Midwest Energy & Communications to forge strategic partnerships. He studied pre-engineering at Ferris State University and is known for developing "First In Class" organizations.

Outside of his extensive professional life, Bob is an avid golfer, having been known to organize outings with his professional cohorts. He is deeply committed to supporting rural communities, viewing electric cooperatives not just as utilities but as engines for economic opportunity and growth across the heartland.

After retiring as CEO of Midwest Energy & Communications in 2024, he quickly started a new chapter as VP of Business Development at EnerVision.

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Experience
51 Years
Current Role
Vice President of Business Development
Job Level
Senior
Location
Cassopolis, Michigan, United States
Personality Overview

How Robert shows up

Assertive
Value Driven
Example Seeker

They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Priorities

Topics Robert cares about

Rural Broadband
A tireless advocate for bridging the digital divide, he has been recognized with awards for his efforts and is a founding member of the Rural Broadband Council.
Cooperative Leadership
He has spent his entire 50-year career in the rural electric cooperative industry, with a focus on building an "I care" culture and driving innovation.
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Career

Work history

4-2025
Vice President of Business Development
EnerVision, Inc.
3-2002 - 10-2024
Pres./CEO (Retired)
Midwest Energy & Communications
2-2000 - 3-2002
Director, Member Relations
Wabash Valley Power Association
5-1974 - 12-1999
C.O.O.
Great Lakes Energy
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Media appearances

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Education
1973 - 1974
Pre-engineering
Ferris State University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Calculativeness (C)

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