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District 3 Director Profiles
District 3 Director Profiles
District 3 Director Profiles
Mar 10, 2008
Candidates are listed in alphabetical order.
David C. Cartwright
What strengths would you bring to the cooperative's Board of Directors?
Post graduate degrees in engineering and physics enable me to understand all energy technologies. Experience from 22 years on advanced energy technologies of isotope separation, laser fusion, higher efficiency lighting and seven years on programs with U.S. semiconductor industry. Knowledge of options for energy production and availability of fossil fuels.
What is the biggest challenge facing ECE in the coming years?
Supply of all fossil fuels, including coal, is declining so production of low cost electricity by ECE will require careful planning. As a consequence, development of realistic alternative methods by ECE for producing electricity is essential, including cost tradeoffs and lead times for implementation.
Why do you want to serve as an ECE Director?
My wife and I were born in Minnesota, our residence is a Minnesota Century farm which has been a customer of ECE since its beginning. My experience in energy technology and methods for energy production will enable me to assist ECE in implementing realistic technology for the supply of electricity.
Optional family information:
Married 42 years, Navy veteran, Hamline University graduate, played basketball, baseball for Hamline University. Wife, University of Minnesota graduate, taught in St. Paul schools.
I currently belong to the following organizations:
Rush Lake Improvement Association - Board Member
Minnesota Forestry Association - Government Committee
Wisconsin Walnut Council
America Tree Farm System - Certified as Tree Farmer
Chisago County-SWCD - 2007 Conservationist of year and also 1 of 8 state finalists
In the past I have been a member of the following organizations:
American Physical Society 1973-2003 - Elected Society Fellow in 1988
U.S. Handball Association 1991-2003 - NM-State Ambassador
YMCA-NM 1974-2003 - Sports coordinator - Volunteer of year 1980, 1985
Alumni Hamline University 1962-present - Science Gallery of Achievement and Basketball Hall of Fame - 1960
Robert W. Hughes
What strengths would you bring to the cooperative's Board of Directors?
Being a retired CPA, I would bring my financial expertise to the board. My environmental concern for clean air and water. I sell residential air and water purifiers. My concern for a healthy, robust east central community working for the improvement of all.
What is the biggest challenge facing ECE in the coming years?
Continue monitoring costs of electric power to keep rates at the lowest possible cost for members and maintain the high class of service. Continue to look into alternate sources of power such as wind, methane and hydrogen.
Why do you want to serve as an ECE Director?
Continue the outstanding service to member-owners. As a member of the east central community,
I would work for cooperation with business, education and government.
Optional family information:
Married, wife Martha, three children living in east central area.
I currently belong to the following organizations:
MOMS Food Co-op - Treasurer
In the past I have been a member of the following organizations:
Wyanett Township - 4 years - Clerk - State Grant
Minnesota Association of Public Accountants - 12 years - Member
MN Society of CPAs - 30 years - Member
Lawrence (Larry) Nelson
What strengths would you bring to the cooperative's Board of Directors?
I'm recently retired from my 30-year USDA career, bringing 16 years of experience devoted to rural economic and natural resource development projects in east central Minnesota. I've worked with businesses, farmers and groups developing alternative energy projects. I am a good listener and not afraid to ask questions.
What is the biggest challenge facing ECE in the coming years?
Embracing new mandates for renewable energy and promoting energy conservation while continuing to provide electricity at competitive prices to ECE members and businesses.
Why do you want to serve as an ECE Director?
I have been a member of ECE cooperative for more than 30 years. I understand and respect the concepts and principles behind the cooperative movement. I believe I have something to offer and I wish for the opportunity to pay back the cooperative for the high-quality service I've received.
Optional family information:
Married to Betty for 24 years, two children, Sara and Jesse, and two grandsons.
I currently belong to the following organizations:
ECE Member Resource Council - Member
Midwest Renewable Energy Association - Member
Lil' Farm Children's Home - Member-Board of Directors
Onanegozie RC&D Council - Chisago County member-at-large - Secretary-Board of Directors
MN Association of RC&D Councils - Member - Secretary-Board of Directors
In the past I have been a member of the following organizations:
ECE Credentials and Election Committee - 1 year - Member-Secretary
Soil and Water Conservation Society - 29 years - Northern Representative - MN Chapter Award
Harris Planning Commission - 5 years - Member-Secretary
North Branch Planning Commission - 2 years - Member
North Branch Community Education - 4 years - Member-President
Lyle Steltz - Incumbent
What strengths would you bring to the cooperative's Board of Directors?
Retired, have time to attend meetings and workshops. Well known in district. Lived in house 49 years. Good Christian values.
What is the biggest challenge facing ECE in the coming years?
To see we have a good supply of energy. Keep company financially strong with great representation.
Why do you want to serve as an ECE Director?
See that we have a good supply of energy at a reasonable price. To represent my district to the best of my ability. To keep my district well informed as to what is going on financially and governmental issues.
Optional family information:
Four children, eight grandchildren, married 52 years, wife Jean.
I currently belong to the following organizations:
ECE Board of Directors - Director
Minnesota State Fair Board - Board of Managers
Rush City First Lutheran Church Rush City Lions - All offices
In the past I have been a member of the following organizations:
Minnesota State Fair Board - 15 years - Director- President
Chisago County Agriculture Society - 34 years - Director-Secretary-Manager
Rush City Lions - 35 years - Director-President
Rush City First Lutheran Church - 20 years
ECE Board of Directors - Director
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