| 1) | What makes PEC’s mission
meaningful to you, and what interest you about serving on the PEC Board
of Directors? Assisting our members and PEC employees during a time of rapid growth in our community is of extreme importance to me. Planning and working with the counties and municipalities to make sure we are in front of the growth. I will continue to keep rates down while maintaining great service. |
| 2) | What education, skills, strengths or life experiences do you have that would benefit PEC? My entire life has been spent in Central Texas. I was raised on PEC power and have been a PEC member for over 20 years. My wife and I started our first business in 2007 and a second one in 2015. Together we employ on average 20 people a year. Self-employment encompasses many dynamic duties and roles and requires the ability to plan ahead, to all of which I am no stranger. Managing numerous contracts with school districts, municipalities, government agencies, universities and private projects has given me the skills and knowledge to make me an expert in my field. I hold a Master Plumbing License with Water Protection Specialists Endorsement and an Underground Fire Protection Sprinkler License. I intend on bringing the experience that I have gained with me to provide exceptional ideas and decisions for the members of the cooperative. |
| 3) | What other boards or committees have you served on or leadership positions have you held in the past? I am currently serving on the Hays County Livestock Show board and the Hays County Sheriff’s Office Training Advisory Board. I also support and assist many organizations I am passionate about in yearly fundraising activities and event preparations. |
| 4) | Are you familiar with the elements of the cooperative business model? I am familiar with the cooperative business model and will ensure legal and ethical accountability and oversee the CEO that answers to the board. I support the Seven Cooperative Principles that have made cooperatives a success. |
| 5) | How would you approach working with your fellow PEC Board of Directors to achieve collaboration and consensus? Work together to ensure PEC remains sustainable and cost effective for the members. Allow every director to be heard on matters up for consideration and within the guidelines of the PEC code of conduct. I am no stranger to negotiations and understand the importance of open dialogues to achieve a supportable outcome. |