Here at K.C. Electric Association, our mission is to provide safe, reliable service at the lowest cost while maintaining an environmentally responsible, accountable, and sustainable operation now and into the future. Our annual meeting held each June plays an essential role in upholding that mission. Our annual meeting informs members of the state of their electric cooperative and allows them to actively participate in the decisions being made.
K.C. Electric is served by a nine-member board which is elected by the membership. The board is composed of five representatives from Kit Carson County, three representatives from Cheyenne County, and one representative from Lincoln County. Each year during our annual meeting three directors are elected to serve a three-year term. This year, one director from Cheyenne County, one director from Kit Carson County, and one director from Lincoln County are up for reelection. Incumbent directors who are seeking reelection this year are Dave Ritchey from Cheyenne County, Wayne Parrish from Kit Carson County, and Eric Poss from Lincoln County.
Thanks to our dedicated and hardworking employees, K.C. Electric had another successful year both operationally and financially. Operating margins and total margins continue to remain solid, and in 2024, more than $1.6 million in capital credits was returned to K.C. member-owners through general and estate retirements.
In June, Duane Highley, the CEO of our wholesale power provider Tri-State Generation and Transmission will attend our annual meeting. He will discuss where our power comes from, the future of power generation, and the reliability of Tri-State’s grid. There will be time at the end of his presentation for you to ask any questions you may have.
I encourage everyone to attend our 79th annual meeting on June 5 at Stratton High School. In addition to the business meeting, we will recognize this year’s scholarship recipients, give away numerous prizes — including a grand prize drawing for $1,500 cash. As usual we will serve dessert at the conclusion of the meeting. Be sure to bring the whole family — this is a great opportunity for your children or grandchildren to learn about the benefits of being a member-owner of an electric cooperative. We look forward to seeing you on June 5.
David Churchwell is the General Manager of K.C. Electric Association. KC Electric’s mission is to provide our members with safe, reliable service at the lowest cost, while maintaining an environmentally responsible, accountable, and sustainable operation now and in the future.
