As a member-owned electric cooperative, Guthrie County REC is governed by a board of directors made up of local people from your community and elected by you.

Democratic member control is one of seven cooperative principles that guide Guthrie County REC. It means every cooperative member has one vote, and every member is eligible to serve as a cooperative director representing their district.

On Jan. 7, 2023, your cooperative will hold its annual meeting and board election. Members in Districts 4, 5 and 6 are eligible to run for a position on the board of directors and get involved in cooperative decision-making. Directors serve three-year terms and represent all co-op members at monthly meetings.

The nominating committee begins the process of electing directors each year. If you reside in District 4, 5 or 6 and would like to recommend a candidate for your district, please contact one of the members of the nominating committee.

District 4: Bob Batschelet

• Dale Behrends, 6324 Panorama Dr., Panora, IA 50216, 641-431-0524
• Mary Jane Carothers, 6323 Panorama Dr., Panora, IA 50216, 641-757-1795
• Jim Vandevanter, 6848 Panorama Dr., Panora, IA 50216, 641-757-0817

District 5: Don Schwartz

• Dave McCool, 1481 Justice Rd., Bayard, IA 50029, 712-210-0077
• Kevin Crees, 1778 120th St., Bayard, IA 50029, 515-822-2405
• Alex Durst, 2024 180th Ln., Guthrie Center, IA 50115, 641-740-0361

District 6: Steve Bireline

• Gene Maas, 1846 320th St., Casey, IA 50048, 641-740-5011
• Gary Mueller, 1328 310th St., Adair, IA 50002, 641-740-0214
• Dulcey Caltrider, 2982 Hickory Ave., Adair, IA 50002, 641-740-7417