Board & Bylaws
The Connexus Energy Board of Directors provide oversight of the electric cooperative with the largest distribution in Minnesota. The directors are elected by and act on behalf of the cooperative’s members.
The Board is governed by the cooperative’s bylaws, which are adopted by the membership. The Board of Directors establishes rates, sets the cooperative’s goals and strategic direction, provides financial oversight, and acts as the policy-making body of Connexus Energy.
To contact a director regarding board-related matters, email info.boardofdirectors@connexusenergy.com.
Upcoming Director Elections
Details on the Annual Meeting. Learn more.
Current Board of Directors
District 1
Michael Cady, Director
Mark Ethen, Vice Chair
District 2
Donald Holl, Director
Peter Wojciechowski, Assistant Secretary/Treasurer
District 3
Fran Bator, Chair
Shelly Peterson, Director
District 4
Kenneth Fiereck, Director
Gordon Westerlind, Secretary/Treasurer
Director District Map
The Connexus Energy service territory is divided into four director districts, with two director seats in each district. The district bylaws are designed as stipulated in the cooperative’s bylaws (Article III, Section 2(a), page 5).
Board Meetings
NOTICE: Due to COVID19, at this time, Board meetings will be open to directors, essential management, and legal counsel only.
The 2020 regular and special meetings of the Connexus Energy Board of Directors will be held on the following days, beginning at 8:30 a.m., at Connexus Energy, unless otherwise noted, as of January 1, 2020:
- Friday, January 17
- Thursday, February 20
- Thursday, March 19
- April 10, 2020 – Special Board Meeting (Executive Session – Proprietary)
- Thursday, May 21
- Thursday, June 18
- Thursday, July 23
- Thursday, August 20
- Friday, September 18
- Thursday, October 15
- Thursday, November 19
- Tuesday, December 8 (Executive Session)
- Thursday, December 17
Meeting dates are subject to change by the Board of Directors, based on scheduling circumstances.
We ask that members interested in attending a Board meeting contact the office of the President/CEO at 763.323.2721 at least one week prior to the meeting, for potential scheduling changes and seating coordination. (Board Policy 1-16)
Board meeting information is available by logging in to your Connexus Energy account, and viewing your User Profile.
Members who wish to present an agenda item regarding cooperative business shall complete and submit a request form
at least two weeks prior to the meeting for consideration of the Board
Executive Committee. Email the completed request form to info.boardofdirectors@connexusenergy.com.
If approved, members will be notified of their agenda time prior to the
meeting date. Any written or demonstrative materials for the meeting
must be submitted two days prior to the meeting.
Bylaws
The
Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of Connexus Energy provide the
framework for governance and conducting business, with information on
membership, board of directors elections, Cash Back, and more.
Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
