News
6/25/2010
Gary Potter, OTEC Board Member, Announces Retirement
La Grande, OR – June 25, 2010 – Gary Potter, Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative (OTEC) Director, announced his retirement from the Board of Directors and the Board reluctantly accepted it at the June 2010 OTEC Board meeting.
Potter had served on the Board since 1999. His varied professional background in the electrical and building industries was an asset to the Board.
In announcing his retirement, Potter said, “I want to thank the Board for the opportunity to serve. I enjoyed the time I served. It is easier to leave knowing that OTEC is in excellent hands with great management and board members.”
Potter served as President of the OTEC Board in 2003, and then as Vice President in 2005. He also earned Board Certification from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA).
“Gary’s leadership and understanding of the industry has been a benefit to the members and employees of OTEC,” said David Baum, OTEC Board President. “OTEC is well situated to take on the challenges of the future, in part, because of Gary’s commitment to the cooperative.”
In accordance with the by-laws, David Baum (President) has appointed a board subcommittee comprised of Grant Holman, Gary Miller, Peggi Timm, and Ralph Ward to recommend a replacement for Potter’s seat (Position 1). The subcommittee will review potential nominees and make a recommendation to the OTEC Board. If a member is interested in serving as the replacement they should contact a member of the subcommittee of the Board.
Position 1 is also up for election in 2011. Information about the regular election process will be announced in early 2011.
