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): 2027, 2030, 2033, 2036, 2039, 2042
- Districts 3, 6 and 7 (blue): 2025, 2028, 2031, 2034, 2037, 2040, 2043
- Districts 1, 2 and 9 (green): 2026, 2029, 2032, 2035, 2038, 2041, 2044
District 1 Director - Gary Shough
District 1 Director - Gary Shough
Greenfield and Millgrove Townships
Board Position: President
REMC Member Since: 1993
Serving on the REMC Board Since: 1999
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
Serving on the REMC Board Since: 2023
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 - Keith Keller
District 3 Director - Keith Keller
Fremont and Clear Lake Townships
REMC Member Since: 2022
Serving on the REMC Board Since: 2025
Occupation: RV Production, Jayco
District 4 Director - Mike Kurtz
District 4 Director - Mike Kurtz
Jackson Township
REMC Member Since: 1981
Serving on the REMC Board Since: 1997
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
Serving on the REMC Board Since: 2013
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
Serving on the REMC Board Since: 2021
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 - Kyle Stockwell
District 7 Director - Kyle Stockwell
Salem Township
REMC Member Since: 2021
Serving on the REMC Board Since: 2025
Occupation: Dairy farmer
Community Involvement: Currently serving on the Steuben County 4-H Fair Board. Previously served as the vice president and president of the Steuben County Extension Board and young cooperative liaison of the Dairy Farmers of America.
District 8 Director - Larry Jack
District 8 Director - Larry Jack
Steuben, Smithfield and Grant townships
Board Position: Vice President
REMC Member Since: 1977
Serving on the REMC Board Since: 1997
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
Serving on the REMC Board Since: 2013
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
Serving on the REMC Board Since: 2021
Board Position: Corporate Attorney
CEO - Steve Kahle
CEO - Steve Kahle
REMC Member Since: 2026
Serving on the REMC Board Since: 2026