Derrill Holly

About

Derrill Holly made a name for himself when he anchored the news broadcast of Richard Nixon’s resignation on WAMO Radio in Pittsburgh on August 9, 1974. Since then, he has tirelessly served as a journalist for local and national media outlets, including the Associated Press. He has covered the energy industry with a significant focus on public power and consumer-owned utilities throughout the United States for NRECA. He has covered major weather events and other operational challenges impacting utility service including numerous stories designed to enhance the value of their energy dollars and prepare them for life in an increasingly energy-dependent future.

His specialties include storytelling for print, broadcast, and digital media, as well as corporate voice work. He believes that remaining calm under pressure is crucial and has honed his skills in delivering timely and accurate reports. This background has equipped him to handle the complexities of the energy sector and convey them effectively to diverse audiences.

Fun Facts:

• Anchored Nixon’s resignation newscast on WAMO Radio in Pittsburgh, August 9, 1974
• Wrote Nixon’s obituary for the Associated Press broadcast wire on April 24, 1994
• Covered Hurricane Alicia’s landfall and destruction in Texas, August 18-28, 1983
• Covered the Challenger explosion for KIKK Radio on January 28, 1986, and contributed to Associated Press Radio coverage
• Wrote the first reference to the “Slow Speed Chase” on the Associated Press national broadcast wire on June 17, 1994
• Covered the September 11, 2001, Pentagon attack and aftermath for the Associated Press
• Covered the September/October 2001 anthrax attacks on the U.S. Capitol and Washington, D.C., for the Associated Press
• Covered the October 2002 Beltway Sniper attacks for the Associated Press
• Covered hurricanes Katrina and Rita and their aftermaths along the Texas and Louisiana coasts for the Associated Press in 2005