Pete Wyffels has been named the new general manager of Minnesota public power utility Marshall Municipal Utilities (MMU), Missouri River Energy Services recently reported.
Wyffels also joined the Western Minnesota Municipal Power Agency board of directors at their October meeting.
He succeeds David Schelkoph, who announced his retirement earlier this year.
Wyffels stepped into the general manager role following an extensive search that began in spring 2025. He brings more than 30 years of experience in the utility industry.
A Marshall native and graduate, Wyffels began his utility career as a lineworker with MMU more than 34 years ago. He has held several leadership positions, including instructor for Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association (MMUA), manager of the lineworker training center in Marshall, and supervisory and director-level roles at Glencoe Light and Power and the city of Chaska.
His return to MMU as general manager marks both a professional milestone and a homecoming rooted in community values.
“What inspired me to enter the electric utility industry was the opportunity to help people, especially in times of need,” Wyffels said. “Knowing that your work directly supports the community, whether it’s restoring power after a storm or maintaining reliable service day to day, gives you a strong sense of purpose.”
In his new role, Wyffels will continue MMU’s legacy of providing reliable, affordable service, strengthening community partnerships and supporting a high-performing team.
He also emphasizes modernizing infrastructure, integrating renewable energy, and adapting to changing customer needs. Wyffels sees smart grid technology, distributed energy resources and energy storage as key tools to improve reliability and empower customers.
“Public power plays a critical role in building resilient communities,” he said. “Our crews live here, our decisions stay local, and our commitment is to the people we serve.”
