JEFFERSON, Iowa—Midland Power Cooperative members reelected three incumbent directors and one new director last night at the co-op’s annual meeting held in Jefferson. District 1 Director Randy Christensen, District 2 Director Jim Byriel, and District 3 Director Joel Skow all retained their seats, while Francis Buckel was elected in District 4 to replace Tom Ingebritson, who retired from the board after serving for 29 years.

Following the annual meeting, the board of directors met for their organizational meeting, selecting officers for the year.

• Mike Coleman, district 3, will continue to serve as president
• Rick Thompson, district 3, will continue to serve as vice-president
• Randy Christensen, district 1, will continue to serve as secretary
• Kim Rinker, district 1, will continue to serve as treasurer
• Joel Skow, district 3, will continue to serve as assistant secretary and assistant treasurer

“Democratic member control is one the seven key cooperative principles,” said Midland Power CEO Bill McKim. “As a member-owned electric cooperative, our members play an important role in helping set the co-op’s direction. We rely on members to elect directors to represent them and determine the co-op’s policies and priorities. We thank the more than 1,500 member-owners who cast a ballot in this year’s board election for making their voices heard.”

Midland Power Cooperative’s board is comprised of 12 directors, three from each of the co-op’s four districts. Directors serve three-year terms. More information on the Midland Power board of can be found at MidlandPower.coop/Board.

District 1 Director Randy Christensen

District 2 Director Jim Byriel

District 3 Director Joel Skow

District 4 Director Francis Buckel

(contributed press release and photo, Midland Power Cooperative)