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Board of Directors

Access Energy Cooperative’s operations are carried out under the policies established by the Board of Directors. Each member of the Board of Directors is an active member of the cooperative and obtains his or her electricity from the cooperative just as every other member does.

How is the Board Organized?

  • Nine directors serve on the Board of Directors.

  • Each director is nominated by the membership.

  • Each district is represented by three directors.

  • There are three districts – Click here to see a map of the districts. You elect the directors from your District.

Election of Directors

Please click here for more information on the election of directors.

How to Run for the Board of Directors

Please click here for more information on how to run for the Board of Directors.

Board Rules

The board is charged with setting the general policies under which the cooperative operates.

Board Meetings

The board meets monthly at 1800 West Washington Street, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, on the 3rd Thursday, unless scheduling conflicts require the board to amend the regular meeting date.

The 2021 regularly scheduled meeting dates are:

January 21st
February 18th
March 18th
April 15th
May 20th
June 24th
July 22nd
August 19th
September 23rd
October 21st
November 18th
December 16th

Rates

Rates charged by Access Energy Cooperative are established by your Board of Directors—with the advice of engineering consultants, accountants, and electric rate specialists. All factors that contribute to the cost of providing service are tabulated and projected, including but not limited to:

  • Cost of wholesale power

  • Cost of operating and maintaining the distribution system

  • Accounting and sales expense

  • Administrative expense

  • Depreciation on the investment in power lines, equipment and facilities

  • Taxes

  • Interest on long-term debt

  • Margins

Dividends

All income in excess of the cost of providing electricity to members is allocated back to the members in the form of dividends. The Board sets the standards for how this is handled. Click here for more information on patronage dividends.

Current Board of Directors

Marvin Newton

President
District 3

Marvin Larson

Vice President
District 1

Robert Chesnut III

Secretary
District 3

David Hollingsworth

Treasurer
District 1

Jerry Barker

District 2

Fred Hickenbottom

District 1

Michael Holtkamp

District 3

Robert P Smith

District 2

Larry White

District 2

Dedicated to exceeding member's expectations for safe, reliable, efficient service while being a good citizen in our communities.

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1800 West Washington Street 

P.O. Box 440

Mount Pleasant, IA 52641

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Access Energy Cooperative is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender. To file a complaint of discrimination write USDA, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call 800-795-3275 (voice) or 202-720-6382 (TDD).

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  • Home
  • My Cooperative
    • About AEC
      • About Us
      • Our Staff
      • Board of Directors
        • How to Run for the Board of Directors
          • Nomination Process Begins for 2021 Board Election
      • Newsletters
      • Service Area
      • Annual Meeting
        • Election of Directors
      • Cooperative Principles
      • Where Does Your Power Come From?
      • History of Co-ops
      • About Touchstone Energy
      • Employment Opportunities
    • Policies
      • Articles of Incorporation
      • Bylaws
      • E-Business Privacy Policy
      • Identity Theft Protection
      • Privacy Policy
      • Rights and Remedies
      • Statement of Nondiscrimination
    • Member Info
      • Dividends
        • Treasure Hunt
      • What does it mean to be a member?
  • Your Account
    • Payment Options
      • Bank Draft
      • Budget Billing
      • Credit/Debit Card Payments
      • Payment Drop Box
    • Billing
      • Your Meter
      • Questions About Your Bill
      • Understanding Your Bill
    • IA Energy Assist Program (LIHEAP)
    • Moving/Address Changes
    • Rates
    • Dividends
  • Residential & Business
    • Residential
      • Residential Rebates
      • Rates
      • Products Available
      • Financing
      • Energy Audits
    • Business
      • Business Rebates
      • Rates - Commercial & Industrial
      • Power Quality
      • Services
        • Business Energy Audits
        • Thermal Imaging
        • Questline
        • Business Energy Advisor
        • BizConnections
  • Safety
    • Restoring Power
    • Safety Tips
    • Maintenance Programs
    • Safety Equipment
    • Safety Quiz
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Safety Policies and Procedures
      • Grain Bin Clearance
      • Tree Trimming
      • Call Before You Dig!
  • Community
    • Legislation
      • Current Legislative Issues
      • National Legislative Issues
      • Contact Your Legislators
    • Economic Development
      • Economic Development Partners
      • Revolving Loan Fund
    • News
      • Coop News
  • Co-op Programs
    • Programs for Youth
      • Access Energy Cooperative Scholarship Program
      • Summer Work and Internships
      • Youth Tour Contest
      • Kids Zone
    • Tools For Schools
      • Teachers Zone
      • Get Charged!
      • Safety Demonstrations
    • General
      • Photo Contest
      • RECare
      • Co-op Connections
      • Together We Save
    • International Assistance
  • Going Green
    • Electric Vehicles
    • Energy Saving Ideas
    • Programs to Help You Save Energy
    • Access to Green Energy Program
    • Environmental Partners
    • Rebates and Low Interest Loans
    • Solar & Wind Energy
    • Wind Energy Info
      • Questions to Ask Vendors
      • Small Wind Systems
      • Tariff Requirements
      • Ten Steps to Wind Systems
      • Wind FAQs
  • Outage Center