One of the aspects that makes membership of a cooperative special is the opportunity to run for a seat on the Board of Directors. MVEC’s Board is made up of 9 Directors—two from each of the four regions and one at-large seat. Being a director is another way you can participate in the business of the cooperative you own. Each year, three seats come up for election. Members can vote by mail, online or in-person at the August Annual Meeting (this year’s meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 20th at the Peosta Community Centre). To encourage participation, each April the Board selects a nominating committee to go out to membership and encourage members to run for a seat.
Who is eligible to become a director?
√ Anyone who is a member of the cooperative
√ Anyone who is not an employee of the cooperative
√ Anyone who is not a close relative of an incumbent
√ Anyone who is not employed by a competitive entity
√ Anyone who is not employed by or has a material
interest in MVEC’s power supplier (CIPCO).
Please note that a director/candidate’s primary residency must be within the geographic area of the seat up for election.
One of the easiest and best ways to get involved is to attend our Annual Meeting, scheduled for Thursday, August 20, 2026, at the Peosta Community Centre. Attend to get updates about your co-op and cast your vote for the Board of Directors. Members who are unable to attend have the option to cast their ballot for directors via mail or online. We believe a combination of an in-person, mail-in or online balloting effectively encourages all members to participate in the Cooperative. The three positions for the Board of Directors listed below are up for election. Each position is a three-year term. The Board of Directors has appointed a nominating committee to review and develop a list of candidates for these positions.
• Region 1 (Jones County and portions of Cedar and Linn Counties)
• Region 2 (Jackson County and portions of Clinton County)
• At Large (Dubuque County)
If you are interested in learning about the requirements for serving on the Board of Directors, please contact CEO Jeremy Richert at 800-927-6068 or email at jrichert@mvec.coop. A packet of information will be mailed to you. After reviewing the qualifications, if you wish to be considered for one of these positions, please submit a brief biography stating your qualifications to: Nomination Committee %Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative, 109 N. Huber Street, Anamosa, IA 52205, or email jrichert@mvec.coop no later than June 10, 2026.
Who is eligible to VOTE in the Cooperative election?
To be eligible to cast a vote during Director election, a member of MVEC must be listed on the formal membership application filed with the co-op. To add a spouse to your membership, contact Erica at 800-927-6068. The Secretary of the Co-op, 15 days prior to Annual Meeting, makes a complete list of members entitled to vote.