Board of Directors
Linn County REC is governed by seven board of directors, one for each of our seven districts. All directors are Linn County REC members who are elected by the membership through a balloted election in September. The board of directors serve for three year terms.
Kenny Squires
Kenny Squires
Next Election: 2025
City/Township: Kenneth and his wife Joyce live in Otter Creek Township near Center Point.
Occupation: Farmer, retired Pioneer Seed Corn dealer
Kirk Hiland
Kirk Hiland, Treasurer
First elected to Linn County REC board: 2011
Next Election: 2026
City/Township: Kirk and his wife Theresa live in Penn Township in North Liberty.
Occupation: Real Estate Consultant/Certified General Real Estate Appraiser
Gary Schlotterbeck
Gary Schlotterbeck
First elected to Linn County REC board: 2023
Next Election: 2026
City/Township: Gary lives in Fremont township in Atkins.
Occupation: Retired, HVAC contractor, Owner/Operator Heating Service Company
Other boards/associations: Stone Bridge Church, Deacon of Facilities
Jeanna Sager
Secretary
Jeanna Sager, Secretary
First elected to Linn County REC board: 2015
Next Election: 2024
City/Township: Jeanna and her husband Larry live in Monroe Township in Hiawatha.
Occupation: Retired
- Assistant Supervisor, Mercy Hospital Radiology
- Manager of Radiology & Radiologic Technologist, PCI
- Co-owner of Golden Hammer Collision Center
Director certifications: Credentialed Cooperative Director (CCD), Board Leadership Certificate (BLC)
Other boards/associations: Member of Iowa Society of Radiologic Technologists, Member of ISRA, MSRA, NSRA Street Rod Association, Member of New Covenant Bible Church
Why do you serve on the Linn County REC board? "I'm devoted, honest and committed to represent the membership and the cooperative. I've been a resident of Linn or Johnson county all my life. I have a great understanding of the people and many of their interests and concerns. I want to be a part of the cooperative I believe in. To work with the other directors and staff to make educated decisions to keep the REC financially and technologically sound now and for future generations."
Lisa Rose
Lisa Rose
Next Election: 2025
City/Township: Lisa and her husband Roger live in Linn Township near Springville.
Occupation: Managing Associate, edCount, LLC
Gary Schropp
President
Gary Schropp, Vice President
First elected to Linn County REC board: 1982
Next Election: 2024
City/Township: Gary and his wife Sue live in Jefferson Township near Swisher.
Occupation: Retired, Part-time home delivery milkman for Dan and Debbie’s Creamery.
Director certifications: Credentialed Cooperative Director (CCD), Board Leadership Certificate (BLC), Director Gold (DGC)
Other boards/associations: Shueyville United Methodist Church, Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives - Hawkeye Retirement Board President
Why do you serve on the Linn County REC board? "To represent the co-op members in the management of this growing cooperative."
Ron O'Neil
Vice President
Ronald O'Neil, President
First elected to Linn County REC board: 2014
Next Election: 2026
City/Township: Ronald and his wife Jackie live in Cedar township near Solon in Johnson County.
Occupation: Retired from VJ Engineering - General Manager
Director certifications: Credentialed Cooperative Director (CCD), Board Leadership Certificate (BLC), Director Gold (DGC)
Other boards/associations: Cedar Township, Johnson County Trustee, Johnson County I-Club board
Why do you serve on the Linn County REC board? "I serve on the Linn County REC board to represent the members in my district. The board sets policy and provides direction for Linn County REC administration and staff."
Director Qualifications
Members interested in running for a Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative board of director position must meet the qualifications set forth in the cooperative’s articles of incorporation and bylaws.
Board of director requirements are set under Article IX, Section 3 states: “the individual (1) must be a bona fide resident of the district for which he or she is nominated, (2) must hold membership in the Cooperative for at least one year, (3) must be receiving electric service from the Cooperative at the location where he or she resides, (4) must not be in any way employed by or extensively financially interested in a competing enterprise or business selling electric energy or electrical supplies to the Cooperative, or a business primarily engaged in selling electrical or plumbing appliances, fixtures or supplies to the members of the Cooperative, and (5) in the case of a joint membership, either one but not both may serve as a director at any given time, and both joint members must meet all of the other qualifications set forth herein (6) must not be so closely related to any Cooperative employee so as to violate the Cooperative’s Employment of Relatives Policy EP-11, (7) must not be a current or former employee of the Cooperative, and (8) shall not be a convicted felon.
Director Responsibilities
The primary duty of the directors is to establish rules, regulations and policies that guide the operations of the cooperative. They include:
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Establishing and maintaining corporate existence
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Trusteeship of member interests
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Planning and controlling
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Providing facilities, finances and authorities
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Time Commitment
Director Time Commitment
Being a board member requires a large time commitment. The average number of hours spent by a Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative board member on a monthly basis is 16-18 hours. This time includes training, participation in legislative activities, keeping up to date on electric utility trends, and preparing for regular board meetings. Board members do receive a per diem for meetings and training.
Members of Linn County REC can run for the board of directors, serve on the nominating committee, and vote for directors at the annual meeting. If you are interested in serving on the nominating committee or running for the board of directors, please contact Robin Pospisil at (319) 377-1587 or toll free at 1-800-332-5420.
Attending a Board Meeting
Board Meeting Attendance Policy and Form
You may contact your board of director by email.
