Eric Jung | CEO
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
Chief Financial Officer
6
years at Northeastern REMC
10
years in additional accounting roles
James Eitsert | VP, Engineering and Power Supply
Vice President, Distribution Services
29
years at Northeastern REMC
15
years as Engineering Supervisor
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
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
Director, Information Technology
18
years at Northeastern REMC
9
years as Systems Administrator
8
years as Programmer
Teresa Merryman | Director, Human Resources
Director, Human Resources
2
years at Northeastern REMC
Chad Jones | Director, Operations
Director of Operations
26
years at Northeastern REMC
Scott Snyder | Director, Operations
Director of Operations
31
years at Northeastern REMC
Board of Directors
District 1 - Robert Higgins
Robert Higgins
1
District
7
years on the board
Board Chairperson
District 2 - Douglas Schrader
Douglas Schrader
2
District
42
years on the board
Board Vice Chairperson
District 3 - Ingrid Nicholson
Ingrid Nicholson
3
District
4
years on the board
Board Secretary
District 4 - Thomas Western
Thomas Western
4
District
37
years on the board
Board Treasurer
Gary Gorrell
5
District
1
year on the board
District 6 - Joe Kruyer
Joe Kruyer
6
District
9
years on the board
District 7 - Cathy Egolf
Cathy Egolf
7
District
5
years on the board
District 8 - Erik Linnemeier
Erik Linnemeier
8
District
5
years on the board
District 9 - Jeremy McClish
Jeremy McClish
9
District
3
year on the board
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.
Board FAQs
The board of directors is the governing body of the organization. The board sets policies and strategic direction.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.