Below is the sole candidate for District 1. This district includes members in Eel River Township in Allen County and a small portion of Noble County.
Rob Higgins has served Northeastern REMC members as the co-op’s District 1 director for nine years. He has earned the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s Credentialed Cooperative Director, Board Leadership, and Director Gold Certifications. Rob is currently the Board chair.
After serving four years as a fire support specialist in the United States Army, Higgins began building a career in the communications and electric utility industries. With over 25 years of experience, Higgins holds the credentials of registered telecommunications project manager and outside plant designer and is currently the project manager for Spectrum Engineering Corporation, an EnTrust Solutions Group company.
Higgins’ primary responsibilities include supporting his design team, tracking projects, and interacting with customers. Higgins is also responsible for his team’s budget and revenue forecasting.
And earlier this year, Higgins became an entrepreneur by starting his own fiber splicing business, Foxtrot Splicing.
When not at work, Higgins enjoys spending time outdoors with his family, including his daughter, Adrien, and their dog, Meeko.
When asked why Higgins would like to serve for another term NREMC's board of directors, he said, "I'm looking forward to serving the people of this cooperative for another three years. I've enjoyed the relationships I've built and the great employees at NREMC."
Online voting in the 2023 Board of Directors election begins on Wednesday, August 9, and ends on Thursday, September 7, at 5 pm.
Voting online is the easiest and most convenient way to cast your vote. To do so, have your ballot ready and log into your online account.
Members who choose to vote by mail are still able to do so. All members will begin receiving their mailed ballots on August 9, 2023. Follow the instructions on the ballot to learn how to cast your vote and return your ballot by mail. If you have not mailed your ballot by September 1, please bring it to the annual meeting on September 9.
Members can vote at Northeastern REMC using the tablets provided in the lobby during our business hours. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Any member is eligible to apply to be part of the board. Northeastern REMC assembled a nominating committee from existing members. These members review applications and interview candidates beginning in May. Once all information has been evaluated, the nominating committee selects candidates.
Three of the nine board of directors' positions are elected annually for new three-year terms. Each term's beginning and end dates are staggered to eliminate the potential of having too many brand new board members at one time. This helps maintain a healthy duality of experience and fresh ideas.
You can learn more about the current board members at nremc.com/leadership. This is also where you can learn more about the vital role the board of directors have in your electric cooperative.
Learn more about who is eligible, what the election process is like, and more at nremc.com/leadership. This is also where you can learn more about the vital role the board of directors have in your electric cooperative.