3888 Stillwell Beckett Rd Oxford, OH 45056
2027 Board of Trustees Election
Did you know Butler Rural Electric Cooperative is member-owned and operated? Co-ops are democratic organizations whose members have equal voting rights and can influence policies and decisions by participating in co-op elections. This concept – called Democratic Member Control – is one of the guiding principles that guide our daily operations.
Board members serve three-year terms and are entrusted with reviewing policies, assessing financial performance, and ensuring the cooperative continues to serve members with safe, reliable, and affordable electricity.
This is your opportunity to step into a leadership role, represent your cooperative, and help guide the future of Butler Rural Electric Cooperative.
To learn more about board member responsibilities, view our Trustee Handbook.
2027 Board of Trustees Election
Board seats up for election
Three board seats are up for election in 2027 – District 1 (Oxford and Reily townships), District 2 (Milford Township), and District 5 (Madison and Wayne townships). David Evans holds the seat for District 1, Jim Meador holds the seat for District 2, and Vickie Jo Barger holds the seat for District 5. These board members can run for re-election if they choose.
Who can become a board member?
Members living in Madison, Milford, Oxford, Reily, and Wayne townships can run for and be elected to serve on the board of trustees. Board members help make decisions on the members’ behalf and ensure the co-op always operates in the best interest of its members.
Board members responsibilities
Board members meet with the co-op’s attorney, general manager, and management staff each month and work together to make important decisions that impact our day-to-day operations.
Board members spend around 25 hours each month attending meetings and conferences. This includes attending board meetings on the last Wednesday of each month at Butler Rural Electric Cooperative’s office in Oxford. The meetings begin at 9 a.m. and typically conclude by 1 p.m. To stay up-to-date on current and developing industry information, they also attend conferences in Columbus and national meetings with varying locations.
Board member qualifications
You do not need to have electric or utility knowledge to become a board member. An orientation is provided to newly-elected board members to learn about the cooperative business model and the electric utility industry. Board members complete training courses covering the roles, responsibilities, knowledge, and skills to govern Butler Rural Electric Cooperative. These courses address governance, financial decision-making, strategic planning, and current and emerging issues.
The co-op provides compensation (per diem) for serving on the board. The average annual compensation for Butler Rural Electric Cooperative’s board members is $15,000. Board members do not receive health insurance through the co-op.