TRUSTEE CANDIDATES

Jerry Fry graduated from Huntsville High school and retired after farming grain for 60 years. Fry joined the cooperative in 1971 and was first elected to the board of trustees in 1991. Fry has earned the Credentialed Cooperative Director, Board Leadership, and Director Gold certificates.

Fry’s experience helps him understand the responsibilities and challenges that come with being a trustee. He counts this position as the most rewarding thing he has ever done because it has allowed him to be a part of accomplishing something important and lasting for the community.

Fry believes he is the right person to be a trustee because he is level-headed and has 25 years of experience. He also listens well to others and considers their thoughts to help make good decisions.

If elected to the board, Fry would like to help find qualified members to replace trustees who will soon retire. Additionally, he would like the co-op to keep upgrading the electric system to eliminate all old copper wire and to improve reliability by keeping up with tree trimming.

Fry has been very involved in the local community. “It has been my honor to serve on, and hold office with, the Huntsville Volunteer Fire Department, Logan County Fair Board, Logan County Grange, Logan County Farm Service Agency (ASCS), Logan County Farm Bureau, Huntsville Presbyterian Church, and as a McArthur Township voting location manager.”

“I find the job of co-op trustee to be very challenging and yet very rewarding. I feel I’m giving back to a community that has given so much to me.”

Phil Altstaetter grew up on Logan County Electric Cooperative lines and became a member of the co-op in 2004. He graduated from Indian Lake High School and then earned a bachelor’s degree in agricultural sciences from Wilmington College. Altstaetter works as crop nutrient manager at Sunrise Cooperative. “One of the biggest things that will help me serve on the board of trustees is my business experience. I manage a large portion of the Sunrise Agronomy business. At the same time, I am a small business owner, farming row crops and raising cattle.”

If elected to the board, Phil is determined to keep the co-op serving the co-op members. “For me, the board must stay focused on our members and keep the power on for them. There are three issues of importance to me.

1. Co-op members must win first and this is done through reliability. The power must stay on

2. The power must also be as affordable as possible

3. The power must be supplied as sustainably as we can.”

Phil is an active member of the local community, attending church at St. Mary’s of the Woods, involved as Vice-President of Indian Lake FFA alumni supporter, a member of Logan County Cattle Association, and a board member on the Logan County Chamber of Commerce.

“I want to serve as a trustee because I feel it is very important to give back to the community where you are able. I greatly appreciate how well the co-op keeps the power on for everyone and I would like to help ensure that continues in the future.”