Board Candidate Information

The filing period for the 2026 Board of Directors election is open Nov. 1, 2025, until Jan. 27, 2026.

There are four open board seats in the 2026 Board of Directors election. 

• In District 1, one open position for the seat currently held by Tom Wolf.
• In District 2, one open position for the seat currently held by Michelle Morrison.
• In District 3, two positions are open for the seats currently held by Liz Krocak and Jim Reeder.

Learn about director eligibility requirements, rules governing the election, and more:

Director Application

Application for Director

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Certain qualifications to be eligible to become and remain a Director are set forth in MVEC Bylaws. In addition, statutory and common laws impose certain duties upon Directors. The following questions are designed to ensure you are eligible to be a candidate for Director and to remain a Director if elected.

Name*

First Last

Address of Primary Residence*

Street Address Address Line 2 City ZIP / Postal Code

Email*

Acknowledge you have read the Candidate Guide and election rules and will abide by them.*

I acknowledge receipt of MVEC’s Candidate Guide and Rules Governing the Election of Directors and agree to comply with them. I understand that a violation of these rules could subject me to the penalties described in these rules.

MVEC Bylaws require that candidates be nominated. Since MVEC has discontinued the Nominating Committee process, the candidate may self nominate.*

I hereby ACCEPT the nomination for the Board of Directors of Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative

I respectfully DECLINE the nomination for the Board of Directors of Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative

Bona fide residents shall be defined as residing at and continuously and materially purchasing electric service at a location within any director district from which the director is elected, or for which he or she is a candidate, for at least nine months each calendar year.

Are you a bona fide member and resident of the district from which a candidate is elected, or for which he or she is a candidate?*

Yes

No

In what District do you reside in and/or receive electric service?*

District I

District II

District III

A Director is responsible for, and must actively participate in, oversight of the management of the business and affairs of MVEC. The MVEC Board of Directors is quite active; it is anticipated you will spend approximately 15-25 days annually at meetings of the Board of Directors, general membership, committees, and other organizations. The vast majority of the meetings occur during day time hours Monday through Friday in person at MVEC headquarters in Jordan, MN. Unless excused for good cause by the board, a director who is absent from three or more regular meetings of the Board of Directors during any calendar year, may not qualify to remain a director.

Are you able to commit that amount of time to be actively involved in the affairs of MVEC?*

Yes

No

Are you in any way employed by or substantially financially interested in an enterprise substantially competing with the Cooperative or any Cooperative-affiliated business?*

Yes

No

Have you, within the past five years, been adjudged to be guilty of a felony?*

Yes

No

Have you been a full-time or part-time employee of the Cooperative within the past three years?*

Yes

No

Possible Conflicts of Interest

A “close relative” as stated in the Bylaws is a person who is by blood, law, or marriage (including half, step, foster, and adoptive relations) a child, grandchild, parent, grandparent, or sibling; or is a spouse or resides in the same residence

Are you a close relative of an existing director?*

Yes

No

If yes, relationship:

Are you a close relative of an existing MVEC employee?*

Yes

No

If yes, relationship:

Are you a full-time employee or agent of; or full-time employer or principal of another director?*

Yes

No

Do you have the capacity to enter legally-binding contracts?*

Yes

No

Affirmation of Director Qualifications

I, the undersigned, hereby state and affirm as follows: (1.) I am qualified to be nominated, elected, and/or appointed to service as a MVEC Director. (2.) I agree to abide by the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws and Policies of MVEC.

I have signed my name hereto on this day:*

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Signature*

Candidate Biography and Photo

This biography form will be used verbatim (exactly as you submit it) on the candidate biography sheet that is sent with your District’s ballot for the Director Election. Biographies are also published on our website and are displayed at the candidate table at the Annual Meeting. MVEC will not edit for grammar and context.

Years as MVEC member*

Spouse name (optional)

Describe education, occupation, community involvement, hobbies*

Goal as Director (250 words max)*

Please read over and proof your copy as answers will be printed verbatim. MVEC staff is not permitted to type any election materials on behalf of individuals interested in running for a seat. Language within this bio will not be edited or reviewed by MVEC staff for input.

Upload Portrait Photo

Accepted file types: jpg, png, tif, Max. file size: 50 MB.

A photograph will be published with this biography. Please submit a recent headshot in a .jpg or .tif format with a minimum dpi of 300.

Campaign Contributions Report

To ensure a fair and transparent election, campaign contributions are discouraged. A candidate who chooses to accept modest campaign contributions is required to submit the following form, which will be posted with candidate biography information on this website. See the Candidate Guide for complete campaign contribution rules. Whether you accept contributions or not, you must fill out the section below.

Name of Director Candidate*

First Last

Voting District*

Period of time covered by report (date from and date to)*

1. Name, Address, Occupation and Employer of Contributor

Cash or Other (please describe)

Amount or Value

Date of Contribution

MM slash DD slash YYYY

2. Name, Address, Occupation and Employer of Contributor

Cash or Other (please describe)

Amount or Value

Date of Contribution

MM slash DD slash YYYY

3. Name, Address, Occupation and Employer of Contributor

Cash or Other (please describe)

Amount or Value

Date of Contribution

MM slash DD slash YYYY

If necessary, upload additional contribution documents:

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Total Amount of Contributions Received*

Statement of No Contributions

I have chosen to NOT accept campaign contributions.

By signing, I certify that this report is true, complete and accurate.*

If you wish to have a copy of this form, please print before clicking the Submit button. Once the Submit button has been sent, you will not be able to make any changes.

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