Butler Rural Electric Cooperative is governed by a nine-person board of trustees. Board members are members just like you — they receive electricity from Butler Rural Electric Cooperative. They’re your neighbors, co-workers, and people you may recognize from the community. You have a say in who’s on the board and can vote for board members each spring.

Board members meet each month to set policies and rates. During the meetings, board members meet with the co-op’s attorney, general manager, and management staff to review every aspect of the cooperative. Board members work together to make important decisions that impact the operations of the co-op. They represent all members, not only the members in the districts they live in.

During their meeting in May, board members voted for officers. These officers are elected annually.

Board members elected David Evans as the president of the board of trustees. He lives in Oxford Township in Butler County and has been a board member for 19 years. David is the owner of Art Evans and Sons Painting and is a member of the Brookville Road Baptist Church.

Jim Meador was chosen as the vice president. He lives in Milford Township in Butler County and has been a board member for 19 years. Jim retired from Miami University and has been a member of the Milford Township Fire Department for over 40 years. He recently served as the secretary and treasurer of the board of trustees.

Mike Tilton was elected as the secretary and treasurer of the board of trustees. He lives in Hanover Township in Butler County and has been a board member for 21 years. Mike has been a Butler County Sheriff’s Mounted Patrol officer for 30 years and retired from his position as chief deputy auditor for Butler County.

Each officer has earned the Credentialed Cooperative Director, Board Leadership, and Director Gold certification through NRECA. They earned these certifications after completing training courses to understand the knowledge needed to govern Butler Rural Electric Cooperative. These courses address governance, finances, strategic planning, and current and emerging issues. Board members receive continued education on these topics by attending meetings and training programs.