Board Officer Election Results

Butler Rural Electric Cooperative is governed by a nine-person board of trustees. Board members are members just like you — they receive electricity from Butler Rural Electric Cooperative. They’re your neighbors, co-workers, and people you may recognize from the community. You have a say in who’s on the board and can vote for board members each spring. 

Board members meet each month to set policies and rates. During the meetings, board members meet with the co-op’s attorney, general manager, and management staff to review every aspect of the cooperative. Board members work together to make important decisions that impact the operations of the co-op. They represent all members, not only the members in the districts they live in. 

During their meeting in May, board members voted for officers. These officers are elected annually. Board members elected David Evans as the president of the board of trustees. He lives in Oxford Township in Butler County and has been a board member for 20 years. David is the owner of Art Evans & Sons Painting. He and his wife, Dawn, have four children. He enjoys antique tractors, 4-wheeling, and spending time with family. 

Jim Meador was chosen as the vice president. He lives in Milford Township in Butler County and has been a board member for 20 years. Jim retired from Miami University after working at the power plant for 30 years. He has been on the Milford Township Fire Department for 45 years and served as assistant chief for over 20 years. He has also been a board member for the Miami University Credit Union for 25 years. Jim and his wife, Karen, have three children and five grandchildren. In his free time, Jim enjoys reading, traveling, history, and spending time with grandchildren. 

Michael Tilton was elected as the secretary and treasurer of the board of trustees. He lives in Hanover Township in Butler County and has been a board member for 22 years. Michael is retired from his position as Chief Deputy at the Butler County Auditor’s Office. He was a board member for the Farm Bureau for 10 years, served on the Butler County Law Library resources board for 14 years, and has been a Special Deputy for Butler County Sheriff’s Mounted Patrol since 1994. Michael and his wife, Teresa, have three children.