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The Prairie Energy board of directors is chosen through elections each year at the annual meeting. Each of the seven directors is elected for a three-year term and may be re-elected. Majority vote at the annual meeting decides who is elected. Terms are staggered; three directors are elected one year, two directors the next year and two the third year. There are currently no term limits.

Before each annual meeting, a member nominating committee is appointed. The committee consists of two members from each district where a vacancy on the board of directors is to be filled. This committee meets and prepares a list of nominees before the annual meeting. Any member interested on serving on the board of directors must contact a nominating committee member, and be approved to be on the ballot. Nominations may also be made by petition.
 

The following is a list of requirements and qualifications:

  • Directors must receive electric service from Prairie Energy Cooperative and be in good standing. They pay the same rates for electric service and follow the same policies as all other members. They are not eligible to serve on the board if they have any conflicting business interest.

  • Directors cannot be an employee nor the spouse of an employee of the Cooperative, nor a direct relative of an employee of the Cooperative related by blood, adoption or marriage.

  • Cannot be a former employee nor the spouse of a former employee of the Cooperative, unless employment with the Cooperative was at least five (5) years previous to the date of the forthcoming election.

  • Your board of directors meets regularly on the last Tuesday of each month at the headquarters in Clarion. Directors must attend all regular monthly board meetings, and are allowed to miss only three meetings per calendar year. 

  • Directors must attend all special board meetings, committee meetings as well as the annual meeting. Directors should also attempt to attend one National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) meeting or director conference every year.

  • Other meetings directors attend include one and two-day educational seminars. Directors are encouraged to complete their NRECA Credentialed Cooperative Director’s Certificate (CCD) during their first three-year term..

  • Directors receive a $300 per diem. They receive the IRS mileage allowance for attendance of Cooperative meetings and expenses when traveling on Cooperative business.

  • Directors spend 23 – 35 days each year representing Prairie Energy Cooperative.

  • A director is expected to read and be familiar with information and financial reports from the Cooperative, or other state and national associations.

  • A director should work in harmony with the whole board. A director must also have the self-confidence and communication skills to express their opinion or disagreement with other directors.

  • Directors are encouraged to join NRECA’s political action committee, Action Committee for Rural Electrification (ACRE).

  • This board establishes the basic business policies, the same as the board of directors of any other corporation. The board employs a President/CEO, who is responsible for all the operational details.

  • Additional details are provided in Prairie Energy Cooperative’s bylaws.

Your appointed Board of Directors for 2022-2023

Marion Denger

Marion Denger, President

President

 

 

District 5
Member of the Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives
 NRECA Board of Directors, Iowa 
 mdenger@prairieenergy.coop 
 Dows, Iowa

Josh Amonson

Josh Amonson, Vice President

Vice President

 

 

District 6
 jamonson@prairieenergy.coop
 Woolstock, Iowa

Donald Christopherson

Donald Christopherson, Secretary/Treasurer

Secretary/Treasurer

 

 

District 7
 
dchristopherson@prairieenergy.coop
 Duncombe, Iowa

Allyn Waddingham

Allyn Waddingham, Assistant Secretary/Treasurer

Assistant Secretary/Treasurer

 

 

District 3
 
awaddingham@prairieenergy.coop
 Meservey, Iowa

Ted Hall

Ted Hall, Director

Corn Belt Power Cooperative Representative

 

 

District 1
 thall@prairieenergy.coop
 Forest City, Iowa

Ryan Eekhoff

Ryan Eekhoff, Director

Director

 

 

District 2
 
reekhoff@prairieenergy.coop
 Britt, Iowa

Scott Hasty

Scott Hasty, Director

Director

 

 

District 4
 
shasty@prairieenergy.coop
 Kanawha, Iowa

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Prairie Energy Cooperative 
2099 Hwy 3
P.O. Box 353
Clarion, IA 50525

Outages: 800-728-0013
Office: 515-532-2805

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Prairie Energy is an electric distribution cooperative spanning over 11 counties in north central Iowa. We are owned and controlled by the rural members we serve. 

 

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    • About Prairie Energy Cooperative
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