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Leadership

Eric Jung | CEO

Eric Jung

Eric Jung | CEO

 

 

6

years at Northeastern REMC

10

years at SouthEastern Illinois Electric Co-op

8

years in the U.S. Army

Audra Uher | CFO

Audra

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

6

years at Northeastern REMC

10

years in additional accounting roles

James Eitsert | VP, Engineering and Power Supply

James Eitsert Vice President, Engineering and Power Supply

Vice President, Distribution Services

 

 

 

29

years at Northeastern REMC

15

years as Engineering Supervisor

Jaime Walker | VP, Member Services

Jaime Walker | Vice President, Member Services

Vice President, Member Services

 

 

 

4

years at Northeastern REMC

9

years at Steuben County REMC

Chris Todd | Director, Marketing and Communications

Chris Todd | Director, Marketing and Communications

Director, Marketing and Communications

 

 

 

7

years at Northeastern REMC

6

years at American Electric Power

8

years in the U.S. Army

Keith Sievers | Director, Fleet, Warehouse and Headquarters

Keith

Director, Fleet, Warehouse and Headquarters

 

 

 

24

years at Northeastern REMC

6

years as a linecrew worker

3

years as a GPS tech

Wayne O'Brien | Director, Information Technology

Wayne O'Brien | Director, Information Technology

Director, Information Technology

18

years at Northeastern REMC

9

years as Systems Administrator

8

years as Programmer

Teresa Merryman | Director, Human Resources

Teresa Merryman | Director, Human Resources

Director, Human Resources

2

years at Northeastern REMC

Chad Jones | Director, Operations

Chad Jones | Director, Operations

Director of Operations

26

years at Northeastern REMC

Scott Snyder | Director, Operations

Scott Snyder | Director, Operations

Director of Operations

31

years at Northeastern REMC

Board FAQs

What does a board member do?

The board of directors is the governing body of the organization. The board sets policies and strategic direction.

Who is the ideal candidate for a board member?

The ideal candidate to serve a three-year term on the board of directors is someone who is passionate about Northeastern REMC's mission and the community we serve. A background in a business-related field is a plus. If you're eager to learn more about the economical operation of the cooperative while working in harmony with the whole board, this is a position for you.

Who is eligible?

Based on the Northeastern REMC bylaws, residential members are eligible to serve a three-year term on the board of directors if they are a member of Northeastern REMC and receive electrical services at their primary residence.

Close relatives of any incumbent director or of an employee of the cooperative at the time of election to the board may not run for election. Also, employees or anyone who has been employed by the co-op in the last five years cannot run.

What is the time commitment of a board member?

Directors are expected to attend all board meetings, committee meetings and the Northeastern REMC annual meeting in September each year.. Directors should also attend one National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) meeting or director’s conference every year.
 
Other meetings directors attend include one and two-day educational seminars. Directors are encouraged to complete their NRECA Credentialed Director’s Certificate during their first term.

This equals around 30 days each year representing Northeastern REMC.

What is the election process like?

Each year, at the cooperative’s annual meeting, three district director positions are filled. 

Prior to the election, a nominating committee carefully reviews board applications and interviews prospective board members. Once this has taken place, candidates are announced to the public.

Voting begins in August and can be done online, by mail, or in the lobby at Northeastern REMC.

How many terms can I serve?

Currently there is no term limit for board members. At the end of each three-year term, board members are allowed to run again by following the same election process as any other candidate.

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Northeastern’s service area is divided into nine districts. Members are given the opportunity to select a representative from their area to serve on the board of directors. Each year, at the cooperative’s annual meeting, three district director positions are filled. The board is the legal body which both the member and the government hold accountable for the actions of the organization.

Would you like to learn more about becoming a board member?

You can learn about the election process, the nine districts that make up Northeastern REMC and apply to be a board candidate by clicking the button below.

Learn more

Board of Directors

District 1 - Robert Higgins

Rob Higgins

Robert Higgins

 

 

 

1

District

7

years on the board

Board Chairperson

District 2 - Douglas Schrader

Douglas Schrader

Douglas Schrader

 

 

 

2

District

42

years on the board

Board Vice Chairperson

District 3 - Ingrid Nicholson

Ingrid Nicholson

Ingrid Nicholson

 

 

 

3

District

4

years on the board

Board Secretary

District 4 - Thomas Western

Thomas Western

Thomas Western

 

 

 

4

District

37

years on the board

Board Treasurer

Gary Gorrell

Gary

 

 

 

5

District

1

year on the board

District 6 - Joe Kruyer

Joe Kruyer

Joe Kruyer

 

 

 

6

District

9

years on the board

District 7 - Cathy Egolf

Cathy Egolf

Cathy Egolf

 

 

 

7

District

5

years on the board

District 8 - Erik Linnemeier

Erik Linnemeier

Erik Linnemeier

 

 

 

8

District

5

years on the board

District 9 - Jeremy McClish

District 9 - Jeremy McClish

Jeremy McClish

 

 

 

9

District

3

year on the board

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