MEC Welcomes Bodette To The Board Of Directors
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e’re pleased to introduce Dan Bodette as the newest member of the MEC Board of Directors. Dan represents District 9, which covers Dover, Fairfield, Hudson, Madison, Medina, Ogden, Palmyra, Riga, Seneca and southern portions of Blissfield and Deerfield townships in Michigan and Chesterfield, Brady, Dover, Franklin, German, Gorham, Mill Creek, Pike and Royalton townships in Ohio. Dan and his wife, Beth, call Wauseon, Ohio, home where he owns Federal Field Services, a small company that sells and services outdoor warning systems such as tornado sirens. He started his career as an electrician and then moved into energy management, working with HVAC systems. His interest in sirens began when the siren at his volunteer fire department quit working, and he was tasked with figuring out the problem. That project eventually led to him working at Federal Field Services, and he took over ownership of the company in 2009. “I decided to apply for the board position because I’ve always had an interest in electricity, and I’m familiar with the communications systems used in electric distribution. Lately, I have been following MEC’s efforts to bring fiber internet into rural areas like mine,” he stated. “Our local cable company won’t do it, and the phone company is not
interested in upgrading their less-than-optimal service. So I am very happy to see MEC step up to provide reliable, high-speed internet. Overall, MEC is a forward-looking organization, and I am eager to see the positive impact MEC will continue to have in our community.” Giving back is also important to Dan. He served as a volunteer firefighter for the Lyons Fire Department for 25 years, including eight as president of the Fireman’s Association. He also volunteered as treasurer of the Delta Area School Music Boosters and was the band announcer for many years. “I’ve always volunteered in one way or another. I strongly believe in paying it forward and try to make that a regular part of my life,” he noted. Dan and Beth have been married for 39 years and have three adult children. In their spare time, they enjoy visiting their lake house in Gaylord, Michigan, and like to snowmobile in the winter. Dan also enjoys making things with his 3D printer and laser engraver. As for his new position on the board, he stated that he looks forward to using his skills and knowledge to help MEC serve its customers, both today and into the future.
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