Each year Grundy County REC members meet at the cooperative's annual business meeting on the first Thursday evening in September to elect board members, hear reports from the President, Secretary, Treasurer, and General Manager and receive cooperative updates!
OFFICIAL NOTICE OF THE 2023 ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS
LEARN ABOUT YOUR 2023 DIRECTOR CANDIDATES!
District 4 Candidate
Larry Rohach, Incumbent
Larry has served as director, holding multiple positions, at Grundy County REC for nearly 30 years and is running unopposed. He and wife, Connie, farm and enjoy spending time with their children and grandchildren. He is a member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church in rural Reinbeck and has served on industry boards with Corn Belt Power and the statewide board. When asked why he enjoys serving on the board, Larry said, "There is nothing more rewarding than when a member comes up to you and says thanks for keeping my power on. Since I started as a director, that's what I enjoy the most!"
Knowledge & Expertise to Bring to Board:
- Attending training classes has given me the knowledge and expertise to lead the co-op into the 21st century, while maintaining safe, cost effective, and reliable power for our members.
Important Issues for Co-op to Focus on:
- Clean energy, but how do we achieve that without sacrificing reliability and cost? There isn’t an easy fix, but in time, we will attain this goal, and I would like to be a part of this process!
District 6 Candidate
Roger Brown
Roger, owner of Iowa River Brewing Company, has also worked many years in the healthcare industry and business world. He and his wife, Ellen, have two children and reside in rural Conrad. When asked what interests him the most about serving on the board, he said, "The future of energy and maintaining a local presence as an energy provider."
Knowledge & Expertise to Bring to Board:
- Regulatory compliance
- Finance & strategic management
- Planning
- Budget
Important Issues for Co-op to Focus on:
- Renewable Energy
Infrastructure - Consumer Education
- Sustainable Operations for the REC
- Competitive Offerings
District 6 Candidate
David Minteer
David has farmed for over 50 years and resides in rural Eldora with his wife, Lynnette; the couple has three children. When asked what interests him the most about serving on the board of directors, he said, "I am interested in learning more about how the REC works." David also currently serves as the Chairman of the Grundy County Planning & Zoning Commission and was one of the original board members and organizers of Pine Lake Corn Processors.
Knowledge & Expertise to Bring to Board:
- Understanding of how boards work to keep business on track to profitability
Important Issues for Co-op to Focus on:
- Keeping service up while numbers of members are going down