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Board of Directors

Runestone Electric Association's rates and policies are the responsibility of an elected seven-member board of directors. As a co-op member, you are entitled to vote for the director from your district every three years. Any member residing in the district may seek the position of district director. Your directors are your voice in the operation of your co-op. Director qualifications are set forth by REA's Bylaws.

Current directors are:

District One
Wilbur Burquest
15656 County Road 14 NE
Eagle Bend, MN 56446
(218) 943-2233
District Two
Barbara Johnson, Board Secretary
14869 Miltona West Rd NW
Miltona, MN 56354
(320) 834-2498
       
District Three
Audrey Hjelle, Board President
20340 180th. Ave.
Barrett, MN 56311
(320) 528-2383
District Four
Ronald Holm
9933 Country Ln SW
Farwell, MN 56327
(320) 283-5565
       
District Five
William O'Brien, Board Treasurer
5809 O'Brien Road NE
Nelson, MN 56355
(320) 762-1961
District Six
Bryan Withers, Board Vice President
5128 Co Rd 2 SE
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-4437
       
District Seven
Michael E. Johnson
24206 340 Ave
Starbuck, MN 56381
(320) 239-2794
   

 

Runestone Electric Association's service territory is divided into seven districts. Each district elects a representative to serve a three-year term on the board of directors. The map below shows districts as they are defined by township.


Townships by District

Election Cycle
District 1&4: 2013
District 3,6&7: 2014
District 2&5: 2012