Midland Power Cooperative members reelected 3 incumbent directors and 1 new director last night at the co-op’s annual meeting held in Jefferson. District 1 Director Randy Christensen, District 2 Director Jim Byriel, and District 3 Director Joel Skow all retained their seats, while Francis Buckel was elected in District 4 to replace Tom Ingebritson, who retired from the board after serving 29 years.
Members also selected next year's nominating committee, electing Erin McCloud, Anthony McDonald, and Tanner Lawton in District 1; Dave Jamison, Dennis Lynch, and Mark Speck in District 2; Dean Bormann, Allen Mains, and Jon Nissen in District 3; and Verne Hecker, Duane Kruckenberg, and Steve Schnormeier in District 4.
Following the annual meeting, the board of directors met for their organizational meeting, selecting officers for the year.
- Mike Coleman, District 3, will continue to serve as president
- Rick Thompson, District 3, will continue to serve as vice-president
- Randy Christensen, District 1, will continue to serve as secretary
- Kim Rinker, District 1, will continue to serve as treasurer
- Joel Skow, District 3, will continue to serve as assistant secretary and assistant treasurer
Director Francis Buckel
“Democratic member control is one the 7 key cooperative principles,” said Midland Power CEO Bill McKim. “As a member-owned electric cooperative, our members play an important role in helping set the co-op’s direction. We rely on members to elect directors to represent them and determine the co-op’s policies and priorities. We thank the more than 1,500 member-owners who cast a ballot in this year’s board election for making their voices heard.”
Midland Power Cooperative’s board is comprised of 12 directors, 3 from each of the co-op’s 4 districts. Directors serve 3-year terms. More information on the Midland Power board can be found on our Board of Directors & Districts webpage.