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Our Board

Representing electric cooperatives from across Wisconsin, the WECA Board of Directors serves as the association's governing body. The board consists of 12 members from four districts, with each district represented by two directors and one manager. This structure ensures that both elected director and management perspectives help guide the association's strategic direction and priorities.

*Denotes partial term. Eligible to serve up to two full three-year terms thereafter.

Karen Newbury

Chair
District 4
Price Electric Cooperative

Terms
2019–2021*
2021–2024
2024–2027

Barbara Miller

Vice Chair
District 1
Rock Energy Cooperative

Terms
2021–2024
2024–2027

Les Dokkestul

Secretary/Treasurer
District 2
Jackson Electric
Cooperative

Terms
2023–2024*
2024–2027

Craig Buros

Executive Committee
District 1
Vernon Electric
Cooperative (GM/CEO)

Terms
2020–2023
2023–2026

Dan Hillberry

Executive Committee
District 1
Richland Electric
Cooperative

Terms
2020–2023*
2023–2025
2025–2028

Robert Cornell

District 4
Washington Island
Electric Cooperative
(Manager)

Terms
2023–2025*
2025–2028

Kurt Harris

District 3
Jump River Electric Cooperative
(General Manager/CEO)

Term
2024–2027

Allen Jicinsky

District 4
Clark Electric Cooperative

Term
2023–2026
2026–2029

Kevin Meistad

District 3
Chippewa Valley Electric Cooperative

Terms
2025–2026*
2026–2029

Monica Obrycki

District 2
Eau Claire Energy Cooperative
(President/CEO)

Terms
2023–2026
2026–2029

Cynthia Thorman

District 3
Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative

Terms
2022–2025
2025–2028

Alan Wilkie

District 2
St. Croix
Electric Cooperative

Terms
2024–2025*
2025–2028