Board of Directors
Steuben County REMC is governed by a nine member board of directors. Each year directors are voted on at the cooperative's annual meeting.
Our board's responsibilities include:
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Overseeing long-term financial planning and corporate objectives
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Strategic planning
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Governing rates and rules of service
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Operating philosophy and policy
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Operating budget
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General manager evaluation.
Election Years:
- Districts 4, 5 and 8 (yellow): 2024, 2027, 2030
- Districts 3, 6 and 7 (blue): 2025, 2028, 2031
- Districts 1, 2 and 9 (green): 2026, 2029, 2032
District 1 Director - Gary Shough
District 1 Director - Gary Shough
Greenfield and Millgrove Townships
Board Position: President
REMC Member Since: 1993
Years Serving on the REMC Board: 23
Accreditation: Credentialed Cooperative Director Certificate (CCD) and Board Leadership Certificate (BLC)
Occupation: Equipment Operator at Steuben County Highway Department
Community Involvement: 4-H Fair board, Assistant Scoutmaster for Boy Scout troop #423 and Assistant Fire Chief for Orland Community Volunteer Fire Department
District 2 Director - Gus Reed
District 2 Director -Gus Reed
Jamestown Township
Board Position: Secretary/Treasurer
REMC Member Since: 2011
Years Serving on the REMC Board: 2
Occupation: Retired from Department of Defense- Air Force Research Lab (40 years)
Community Involvement: Snow Lake Cottagers Association (President), Steuben County REMC Operation Round Up (President), Trine University Mechanical Engineering and Cast Metals Professional Advisory Board, Steuben County Lake Council (Lake Representative), American Legion Post 423 Orland IN
District 3 Director - Bill Snyder
District 3 Director - Bill Snyder
Fremont and Clear Lake Townships
REMC Member Since: 1994
Years Serving on the REMC Board: 3
Accreditation: Credentialed Cooperative Director Certificate (CCD)
Occupation: Retired Indiana Conservation Officer
Military Service: US Navy
Community Involvement: American Legion, NWTF and Fairview Missionary Church
District 4 Director - Mike Kurtz
District 4 Director - Mike Kurtz
Jackson Township
REMC Member Since: 1981
Years Serving on the REMC Board:25
Accreditation: Credentialed Cooperative Director Certificate (CCD) and Board Leadership Certificate (BLC)
Occupation: Beef and crop farmer, bus driver for Prairie Heights School Corporation
Community Involvement: Sons of the Legion at American Legion Orland Post 423, American Legion Riders Association and board of directors for Jackson Township
District 5 Director - Carter Snider
District 5 Director - Carter Snider
Pleasant Township
REMC Member Since: 1999
Years Serving on the REMC Board: 9
Accreditation: Credentialed Cooperative Director Certificate (CCD) and Board Leadership Certificate (BLC)
Occupation: Lecturer- Trine University and Hillsdale College
Community Involvement: Previous Steuben County’s Operation Round Up Board
District 6 Director - Neasa Kalme
District 6 Director - Neasa Kalme
Scott and York townships
REMC Member Since: 2014
Years Serving on the REMC Board: ---
Occupation: Agriculture Teacher, MSD of Steuben County
Community Involvement: Angola United Methodist Church, IAAE (Indiana Association of Agricultural Educators) - District III Director, NAAE (National Association of Agricultural Educators), Steuben County Farm Bureau - Secretary/Treasurer, Angola Professional Business Women - Secretary, National FFA Alumni, Angola FFA Alumni
District 7 Director - Wayne Gingerich
District 7 Director - Wayne Gingerich
Salem Township
REMC Member Since: 1976
Years Serving on the REMC Board: 39
Accreditation: Credentialed Cooperative Director Certificate (CCD) and Board Leadership Certificate (BLC)
Occupation: Beef and crop farmer
Community Involvement: Steuben County Power Association, Chairman of the Board for Wabash Valley Power Association
District 8 Director - Larry Jack
District 8 Director - Larry Jack
Steuben, Smithfield and Grant townships
Board Position: Vice President
REMC Member Since: 1977
Years Serving on the REMC Board: 25
Accreditation: Credentialed Cooperative Director Certificate (CCD) and Board Leadership Certificate (BLC)
Occupation: Owner and Operator of Larry’s Repair Service
Community Involvement: Pleasant Lake Lions Club and the Steuben County Antique Power Association
District 9 Director - Marc Nelson
District 9 Director - Marc Nelson
Otsego, Richland and Franklin townships
REMC Member Since: 2009
Years Serving on the REMC Board: 9
Accreditation: Credentialed Cooperative Director certification (CCD), Board Leadership Certificate (BLC) and Director Gold designation (DGC)
Occupation: In the flooring business for over 30 years and currently works for Community Living Inc
Corporate Counsel - James A. McEntarfer
Corporate Counsel - James A. McEntarfer
Years Serving on the REMC Board: 1
Board Position: Corporate Attorney
CEO - Kevin Keiser
CEO - Kevin Keiser
REMC Member Since: 1998
Years Serving REMC: 24