Board of Directors

Guernsey-Muskingum Electric Cooperative, Inc. is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors, who are elected by the membership at the cooperative's annual meeting. The Cooperative's scheduled Annual Meeting is in March or April of each year at the East Muskingum Larry W. Miller Intermediate School, New Concord, Ohio.

Unlike other types of utilities, the cooperative is governed by directors elected from and by the membership, not by out-of-town shareholders interested in securing a higher dividend return for the stockholders.

The service area of Guernsey-Muskingum Electric Cooperative, Inc. is divided into seven board districts, each with a member elected representative. A nominating committee selects candidates for the Board. A maximum of two candidates per district can appear on the annual meeting ballot. The entire membership votes on these candidates at the annual meeting to elect directors each year.

The board of directors meet every month. They are responsible for setting the Cooperative's policies and rates, approving contracts and regularly reviews the operating performance of the Cooperative and its appointed management. As representatives of the rural community, they communicate the interests of the Cooperative’s membership.

The following is a brief biography of the Co-op's Board of Directors.

DISTRICT 1

Brian Hill
2585 Asbury Chapel Road
Zanesville OH 43701
740-787-2585

Occupation: Muskingum County Commissioner and self-employed farmer.

Mr. Hill represents District 1, which includes the following Muskingum County townships: Cass, Falls, Hopewell, Jackson, Licking, Madison, Muskingum, Newton and Springfield. Licking County township of Hopewell and Perry County township of Madison.

He has been a Guernsey-Muskingum Electric Cooperative, Inc. Director since April 16, 1994.

DISTRICT 2

Duane Parks
1809 Sunflower Road
New Concord OH 43762
740-872-3318

Occupation: Self-employed farmer.

Mr. Parks represents District 2, which includes the following Muskingum County townships: Adams, Highland, Monroe, Perry, Rich Hill, Salem, Salt Creek, Union, Washington and Wayne. Coshocton County township of Linton.

He has been a Guernsey-Muskingum Electric Cooperative, Inc. Director since November 29, 1969.

DISTRICT 3

James C. Rex
10794 N Rex Road
Blue Rock OH 43720
740-962-6137

Occupation: Retired district director for 12 offices of the Farm Service Agency.

Mr. Rex represents District 3, which includes the following Muskingum County townships: Blue Rock, Brush Creek, Clay, Harrison and Meigs. Noble County townships: Brookfield and Sharon. Morgan County townships of Bloom, Bristol, Manchester, Meigsville and York.

He has been a Guernsey-Muskingum Electric Cooperative, Inc. Director since December 1, 2003.

DISTRICT 4

John Enos
66985 Eighth Street Road
Cambridge OH 43725
740-439-2538

Occupation: Self-employed owner operator of J & K Angus and Meat Processing Farm.

Mr. Enos represents District 4, which includes the following Guernsey County townships: Adams, Cambridge, Knox, Liberty, Westland and Salt Fork.

He has been a Guernsey-Muskingum Electric Cooperative, Inc. Director since January 24, 1992.

DISTRICT 5

Robert R. Clarke
11773 Turkey Flat Road SE
Uhrichsville OH 44683
740-254-4698

Occupation: semi-retired farmer

Mr. Clarke represents District 5, which includes the following Tuscarawas County townships: Clay, Oxford, Perry, Rush, Salem and Washington. Guernsey County township of Wheeling. Harrison County township of Freeport.

He has been a Guernsey-Muskingum Electric Cooperative, Inc. Director since March 18, 1968. He has served as secretary-treasurer of the Cooperative. He has served as chairman of the Ohio Rural Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (OREC) Board of Directors, previously he served as vice chairman and secretary-treasurer of OREC. Mr. Clarke is very active in the Rush Community Church, he has served on various school boards and holds offices in many organizations.

DISTRICT 6

Shirley J. Stutz
70964 Rainbow Road
Lore City, Ohio 43755
740-489-5454

Occupation: Self-employed quilting instructor, lecturer, designer. Mrs. Stutz is the retired County Executive Director for the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Services, USDA.

Mrs. Stutz represents District 6, which includes the following Guernsey County townships: Center, Jefferson, Londonderry, Madison, Monroe, Oxford, Washington and Wills.

She has been a Guernsey-Muskingum Electric Cooperative, Inc. Director since January 12, 1983.

DISTRICT 7

Edward G. Bay
54500 Bay Lane
Cumberland OH 43762
740-638-4527

Occupation: Self-employed farmer.

Mr. Bay represents District 7, which includes the following Guernsey County townships: Jackson, Millwood, Richland, Spencer and Valley. Noble County townships: Beaver and Wayne

He has been a Guernsey-Muskingum Electric Cooperative, Inc. Director since April 2, 2005.