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Board of Trustees

North Western Electric is a democratic organization with a board of trustees. The board has seven trustees, each representing a different district in our service area. The trustees are members of the cooperative who are elected by their fellow members. Their duty is setting policies and making decisions for the continuation of the cooperative and as an elected representative that are accountable to the membership. Trustees serve three-year terms and are elected at the annual meeting.

Board districts:
District 1 - Florence, Northwest & St. Joseph townships in Williams County
District 2 - Hicksville & Milford townships in Defiance County; Carryall Township in Paulding County
District 3 - Bridgewater, Madison & Superior townships in Williams County
District 4 - Brady, Center, Jefferson & Pulaski townships in Williams County
District 5 - Farmer & Mark townships in Defiance County; Crane Township in Paulding County
District 6 - Adams, Springfield & Tiffin townships in Defiance County; Ridgeville Township in Henry County
District 7 - Defiance, Delaware, Noble & Washington townships in Defiance County

To learn more about each trustee, scroll over their picture below.

If you would like to contact your trustee directly, please call our office at 419-636-5051 and we can assist you.

Keith Stark

man with glasses in green checked shirt

District 1

KEITH STARK

Resides in St. Joseph Township

Appointed by the NWEC Board of Trustees to complete an unexpired term in June 2022

Completed the Credentialed Cooperative Director Certificate program offered from National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA)

Additional information:
Agronomy Salesman for Edon Farmers Co-op
Active with Edgerton Knights of Columbus and Edgerton Athletic Boosters
Attends St. Mary's Catholic Church in Edgerton

 

Mitchel Headley - Secretary

Mitch Headley

District 2

MITCHEL (MITCH) HEADLEY, SECRETARY

Resides in Hicksville Township

First elected in 2012

Served as Vice Chairman of the Board from 2012-2020, has served as Secretary since 2022

Serves as the NWEC representative on the Ohio Rural Electric Cooperatives, Inc. Board of Directors, currently Vice Chairman

Completed the Credentialed Cooperative Director Certificate, Board Leadership Certificate and Director Gold Credential programs offered from National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA)

Additional information:
Co-owner of H&W Automotive Parts
Graduate of University of Toledo
Previously served on the Hicksville School and Four County Career Center boards
Currently serving on the Four County Career Center's Advisory Board
Serves as a Deacon at First Church of Christ in Hicksville

Kim Shoup - Chairman

Kim Shoup

District 3

KIM SHOUP, CHAIRMAN

Resides in Superior Township

First elected in 2010

Served as Secretary of the Board from 2010 - 2022 and as Vice Chairman of the Board from 2022 - 2024

Completed the Credentialed Cooperative Director Certificate, Board Leadership Certificate and Director Gold Credential programs offered from National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA)

Additional information:
Is Recycling Program Manager for Williams County Health Department
Graduate of Northwest State Community College
Served in the U.S. Peace Corp in Guatemala
Serves as an Elder at West Bethesda Presbyterian Church in Montpelier
 

Christopher Oberlin

Chris Oberlin

District 4

CHRISTOPHER (CHRIS) OBERLIN

Resides in Jefferson Township

First elected in 2020

Served as Chairman of the Board from 2022 to 2024

Completed the Credentialed Cooperative Director Certificate program offered from National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA)

Additional information:
Owner of Bryan Engine Rebuilding
Bryan Lions Club Board member, 4-H Club advisor (Wide Awake Livestock Club) and member of the Automotive Engine Rebuilders Association (AERA)
Attends Wesley United Methodist Church in Bryan

 

Ryan Wehri - Vice Chairman

Ryan Wehri

District 5

RYAN WEHRI, VICE CHAIRMAN

Resides in Farmer Township

First elected in 2020

Vice-Chairman of the Board 2021-2022

Completed the Credentialed Cooperative Director Certificate program offered from National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA)

Additional information:
Project Coordinator (Project Manager) at Nucor Building Systems
Attended the University of Toledo (Mechanical Engineering) and Owens Community College (CAD Technology)
Obtained the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America
Serves as a Head Deacon and a Youth Ministry Leader at Life Changing Church in Edgerton

 

Jordan Ruffer

Jordan Ruffer

District 6

JORDAN RUFFER, VICE CHAIRMAN

Resides in Springfield Township

First elected in 2011

Served as Vice Chairman of the Board untill 2021

Completed the Credentialed Cooperative Director Certificate program offered from National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA)

Additional information:
Employed at Miller Bros. Construction
Earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toledo
Attends St. Peter Lutheran Church in Ridgeville

Richard Polter

Richard Polter

District 7

RICHARD (DICK) POLTER

Resides in Delaware Township

Appointed by the NWEC Board of Trustees to complete an unexpired term in 2012
First elected in 2013 to continue serving

Completed the Credentialed Cooperative Director Certificate, the Board Leadership Certificate and the Director Gold Credential Certificate programs offered from National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA)

Additional information:
Retired from Frey Office Supply
Zoning inspector for Mark Township
Formerly served on the Community Memorial Hospital and Mark Township Boards
Attends Mark Center Methodist Church

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  • CO-OP INFO
    • ABOUT US
      • Recent News
      • Our History
      • Location & Hours
      • Capital Credits
      • Cooperative Documents
      • Ohio Cooperative Living
      • Cooperative Principles
      • Our Affiliations
      • Employment Opportunities
    • COOPERATIVE MEMBERSHIP
      • What's the Value?
    • BOARD OF TRUSTEES
      • 2025 Annual Meeting of Members
      • Meet Your Board
      • Voice Your Opinion
    • NW OHIO PROPANE
      • Your Local Propane Partner
  • SAVE ENERGY & MONEY
    • ENERGY EFFICIENCY TOOLS
      • Energy Efficiency
      • Rebates
      • Residential Energy Audits
      • Load Management
      • Kill-A-Watt Usage Monitor
  • SERVICE
    • MANAGE YOUR SERVICE
      • Starting Service / New Member-Owner Application
      • Stopping Service
      • Payment Options
      • Rates & Charges
      • Disconnection for Non-Payment
      • Call 811
      • Understanding Demand
      • Retail Energy Choice Explained
      • SmartHub App
        • SmartHub Website Update
    • UTILITY PROJECTS
      • Tree Trimming
      • Line Maintenance
      • Line Rebuild
    • OUTAGES
      • Outage Reporting
      • Be Prepared for Storms
      • Generator Safety
    • PRODUCTS & OTHER SERVICES
      • Area Lighting
      • Outdoor Wiring
    • RENEWABLE ENERGY / DISTRIBUTED GENERATION (DG)
      • OurSolar
      • Adding Renewable Energy to Your Home
  • PROGRAMS & EDUCATION
    • JUST FOR KIDS
      • Youth Tour
      • Scholarship Programs
      • Apogee Kids' Page
    • EDUCATIONAL DEMONSTRATIONS
      • Learn and Have Fun!
    • SAFETY
      • Harvest Safety - Look UP and Be SAFE
      • Upgrading Electrical Systems
  • COMMUNITY
    • America's Electric Cooperatives - PAC
    • Co-op Connections Card
    • FREE Public Hotspot
    • Operation Round Up
    • Events
      • Hot Air Balloon
        • UW of Defiance Co. Hot Air Balloon Festival
        • Hickory Acres Campground Balloon Flights