Meet the 2019 Director Candidates

Meet the 2019 Director Candidates

Members of the Cass County Electric Cooperative (CCEC) board of directors are elected to three-year terms every spring. Directors must be members of the cooperative and be a bona fide resident of the director district in which they are seeking directorship. That means you, as a member, can have a say in CCEC operations by voting for your directors. Democratic member control is one of the principles that sets cooperatives apart from other types of businesses and utilities.

John Froelich, Valley City District 1, incumbent

I was first elected to the township board when I was 22 years old, and I have been on some form of service board since that time. I am a visionary person; however, I can dig into the details. I am proficient enough with a computer to serve on a board in today’s computer world. When I first ran to be a Cass County Electric Co-op Director, I said I believed in reliable services at a reasonable cost. Today, those qualities are a part of many electrical coops mission statements. I have always believed in a strong coop fiscal policy and at the same time one that pays out capital credits in a timely manner. Cass County electric has a long history of being a forward-looking, progressive cooperative. I have enjoyed being part of that history and would like to be a part of the future.

Glenn Mitzel, West Fargo District 5, incumbent

Safe, Reliable, and Affordable: When elected to the board I thought I knew what those meant based on my engineering, accounting, and management background. I since have a whole new understanding of what an endeavor those things are in this industry.

I’m proud of my service toward those goals. But the challenge continues as the industry evolves; I am ready to stay atop those challenges (energy supply, new generation technologies, rapidly changing wholesale prices, maintaining a sound electrical delivery system) as they come.

I would appreciate your vote so I may continue working to ensure a safe, reliable, affordable electricity supply.

Arthur Rosenberg, Fargo District 5, candidate

Art is a highly accomplished Senior Executive and Entrepreneur with more than 25 years of success in the venture capital (verticals), commercial real estate, development, and management consulting. His key areas of expertise include leadership development, venture capital management, problemsolving, strategy, and anything real estate, including multifamily, retail, commercial, 1031 exchanges, land development, and sales.

With extensive experience in all areas of business and real estate, Art has worked in companies with hundreds of employees to now operating independently. Art is CEO and Founder/ Broker of Capital Commercial Realty Group, a small full-service real estate firm providing transaction, financing, and management services, focusing on investor-owned real estate.

Stephen Hayton, Horace District 6, candidate

Since my graduation from high school and having served in active duty for over 22 years, I have taught at Minot State University. I believe I bring a valuable set of skills and experiences to the cooperative. l believe electric power is a critical element of our society and social structure and is needed to meet the present and future energy needs, maintain economic sustainability and growth, and for the well-being of our culture. l have a strong history of being a creative problem solver, an integrator of ideas, a team player, a critical listener, making decisions based on firm information and researched facts. Have served as a lead coordinator, team chief or administrator on numerous hospital, organizational, and higher education accreditation, inspections and certification visits.

Kalvin Hoff, P.E., Fargo District 6, candidate

I want to be a Cass County Electric Cooperative director to serve the community by applying my skills to lead the members of Cass County Electric into the future. Growing up in rural ND, I know the importance and value of having affordable, reliable and safe energy. I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from NDSU. I am a business owner in an engineering business that provides electrical automation for industrial facilities. With my education and experiences, I look forward to making an impact on our Board of Directors by giving back my time to this cooperative which has been built by the communities it serves.

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NEW THIS YEAR: ABSENTEE VOTING

At Cass County Electric Cooperative, we have historically chosen our Board of Directors by voting at the annual meeting. Thanks to the Board of Directors, new this year, if you are unable to attend the annual meeting in person, you can now vote absentee. To receive your absentee ballot, simply reach out and we will mail it to you!

• Stop by our office 4100 32 nd Ave. S. Fargo, ND 58104

• Give us a call toll free 800-248-3292 or locally 701-356-4400

• Send us an email at info@kwh.com

• Fill out our online form kwh.com/contact-us