Board of trustees election

The 2024 board of trustees election cycle has begun with three board seats up for election –District 1 (Israel and Oxford townships), District 2 (Milford Township), and District 5 (Madison and Wayne townships).

David Evans currently holds the seat for District 1 and Jim Meador holds the seat for District 2. These board members can run for re-election if they choose. Robert Hoelle currently holds the seat for District 5 and has decided not to seek re-election. This will create an open seat for District 5.

Members elect trustees to serve three-year terms and vote each spring online, by mail, or through SmartHub.

Trustee interest letter

Members living in districts 1, 2, and 5 can run for, and be elected to serve on, the board of trustees. Members in these districts will receive a notice in the mail in August 2023 to let them know they can run for the board of trustees.

Members can learn more about board member requirements, responsibilities, and the time commitment of a trustee by viewing our Trustee

Handbook on our website.

Members interested in becoming a board member can fill out the Trustee Interest Form on our website.

Nominating committee

18 members serve on our nominating committee. These members are responsible for finding board candidates each year.

The nominating committee will begin accepting candidate applications in August. Members who apply to become a board candidate will be verified as members in good standing and will undergo background checks. Qualified applicants will attend interviews with the nominating committee at the coop’s office November 13. The committee will select candidates to appear on ballots after the interviews.

Nominating committee meetings

The nominating committee met July 17 to discuss their responsibilities and review the election process. The committee will meet again September 18 to review completed board candidate information forms, discuss potential candidates, and develop a plan if they lack qualified candidates.

Adam Osborn MANAGER OF SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE

Adam Osborn has accepted the manager of operations position. His new position will be effective when Mike Murray retires February 9, 2024. Along with his current position as manager of safety and compliance, Adam will learn the various responsibilities and functions of this new position over the next several months.

Adam lives in Everton, Indiana with his wife, Samantha, and their four children. He enjoys playing golf, camping, traveling, coaching his son’s baseball teams, watching his kids compete in sporting events, and Notre Dame football.