Springville, Utah - City Administrator Troy Fitzgerald announced today that R. Leon Fredrickson has been hired to serve as the City’s Power Director. Mr. Fredrickson replaces Cal Baxter who retired. Mr. Fredrickson has been with the Springville City Electric Department since 1983. Most recently he has been serving as the Distribution Superintendent. He graduated from Utah Technical College with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Lineman Technology in 1984 and brings great experience and expertise to this important position. “I’m excited to continue serving the electrical customers of Springville city. I will be working with a very professional staff that will continue to plan and provide for reliable and safe electric service to all of Springville’s customers,” Mr. Fredrickson said.

He and his wife, Deborah, have been members of the Springville Community for the past 23 years. They have been married for 26 years and are the proud parents of 6 children, 2 boys and 4 girls ranging in ages from 26 to 8. They are thrilled to have become grandparents recently when their first grandson was born on election day a couple of weeks ago! “Springville City is fortunate to have a long term employee with outstanding qualifications to take this important position serving the community,” said City Administrator Troy Fitzgerald. Mr. Fredrickson begins his new position immediately.