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Committee Now Taking Nominations for 2018 Board Elections

Tuesday | January 23, 2018
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Nominating Committee, pictured left to right: David Peck (Director District 27), Brad Jesse (Director District 24), Richard Booth (Director District 21), Travis Kramer (district 13), David Inman (Director District 15), Robert Hanson (Director District 11), Tony McKinley (Director District 12), Dan Sperfslage (Director District 26), Tom Sullivan (Director District 23). Absent, Michelle Garoutte (Director District 17).

ECI REC’s Nominating Committee met on January 18 to begin choosing ECI REC members from each Director District to be placed on the ballot as candidates for the Board of Directors, a matter that will be voted on at the 2018 Annual Meeting of the Members. Each ECI REC Director selected a member from their individual district to serve on the committee.

There are three positions up for election from District 2, Buchanan area. You can find more information on these individual Director Districts below. If you are interested in being a candidate for one of these positions, would like to make a recommendation, or have a petition nominating a member, please contact the Nominating Committee member (contact information below) representing the applicable Director District you or the nominee could represent. Nominations may also be submitted to the Urbana office.

Nominations by petition must have 35 names. Candidates must live in the Director District they could
potentially represent. All nominations must be registered at Urbana Administrative Headquarters before the Nominating Committee meeting at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 15, 2018. All candidates will be reviewed and nominations confirmed at the meeting.

District 2: Director District #21

Currently represented by Don Shonka, Independence
Serving: Hazleton, Washington, and Sumner (sections 1-18). Townships in Buchanan County.

Nominating Contact:
Richard Booth
2252 Henley Ave.
Independence, IA 50644
319-361-4981

District 2: Director District #24

Currently represented by Jim Barz, La Porte City
Serving: Poyner, Big Creek (except sections 31-36), and Spring Creek (except sections 31-32). Townships in Black Hawk County, Jefferson (except section 34), Homer (except sections 35-36), and Cono (except sections 31-32). Townships in Buchanan County, Polk Township (section 4) in Benton County, and Grant Township (except sections 5-8) in Linn County.

Nominating Contact:
Brad Jesse
12018 Brandon Rd.
La Porte City, IA 50651
319-342-2763

District 2: Director District #27

Currently represented by Ryan Kress, Winthrop
Serving: Byron, Fremont, Liberty, Middlefield, Newton, and Sumner (sections 22-24, 25-27, and 34-36). Townships in Buchanan County. Prairie and Adams Townships in Delaware County.

Nominating Contact:
David Peck
1884 Slater Ave.
Winthrop, IA 50682
319-935-3673

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    • Account Management
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      • About Your Bill
        • Bill Sample
        • Terms on Your Bill
        • Rates
        • Avoid Late Fees & Disconnects
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      • Start Stop Transfer Upgrade
      • Patronage Dividends
      • Avoid Peak Hours
    • Member Services
      • Member Programs
        • Co-op Connections Program
        • Helping Hand Reminder
        • Notify Landlord Before Disconnect
        • Power Boost Gift Certificate
        • RECare Program
        • Support Iowa Renewable Energy
      • Outdoor Lighting
      • Member Information Update Request
      • Keep Your Bill Affordable
      • Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
      • Terms & Conditions (Tariff)
      • Tree Trimming
      • How Electricity Reaches You
  • Manage Energy
    • Save Energy & Money
      • Rebate Forms
      • Residential Heat Rate
      • Electric Vehicles
    • Smart Electrification
      • Renewable Options
        • On-Site Generation Facilities
        • Support Iowa Renewables
      • Smart Technologies
        • AMI & Smart Meters
        • View My Usage
      • Beneficial Electrification
    • Electric Efficiency Resources
      • Heating & Cooling
      • Water Heaters
      • Lighting
      • Use Energy Wisely TSE Site
      • Quick DIY Energy-Efficient Tips
      • Energy Calculators & Resources
      • ECI REC's Commitment to Energy Efficiency
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      • Iowa Electric Co-ops Outage Map
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      • Grain Bin Safety
      • Electric Safety Resources
        • Electric Safety & Outage Tips
        • Safety Videos
  • Community & News
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