| 1) | What makes PEC’s mission
meaningful to you, and what interest you about serving on the PEC Board
of Directors? Losing electricity is tough on any household, but especially those whose health issues require electricity. As a former hospital CEO, PEC’s role in providing reliable service is meaningful to me. Participating in PEC’s enduring commitment to deliver low-cost, dependable, and safe energy to members is my focus. My top priorities are to make certain PEC has the budget, team, equipment, and infrastructure to accomplish our mission and objectives safely and efficiently. PEC’s values of integrity, safety, service, and accountability should be the principles that guide our decisions. |
| 2) | What education, skills strength,
or life experiences do you have that would benefit PEC? Listening is my most important skill in representing our community. I have found that thoughtful questions and communicating clearly help a team solve almost any problem. I believe in building trusting relationships and communicating transparently. I have a bachelor’s in political science with a concentration in city management from Texas State University, formerly SWT. I earned a master’s in health administration with a concentration in leadership from Oklahoma University. I recently completed a course in cybersecurity and risk management at Harvard and in leadership at Texas State. |
| 3) | What other boards or committees
have you served on or leadership positions have you held in the past? I am fulfilled when I help my community avoid or solve problems by applying my experience. I have served on private, non-profit, and public boards. Governor Greg Abbott appointed me to the Texas State University System (TSUS) Board of Regents. On the TSUS board, I was elected vice chair. I was chair of the Academic and Health Affairs Committee, chair of the Political and Community Affairs Committee, and a member of the Financial and Construction committees. I served as an executive member on several hospital and community boards and was a partner in Russmark Energy and Diversified Medical. |
| 4) | Are you familiar with the elements of the cooperative business model? My family has sold our wheat to a cooperative for generations and cooperatives serve a critical community function. The PEC cooperative is a non-profit business model that provides user-owners with a unique voice in the future of electrical service. I look forward to representing members in making sure that PEC makes smart investments in reliable infrastructure, manages capital effectively, and provides low-cost energy. |
| 5) | How would you approach working with your fellow PEC Board of Directors to achieve collaboration and consensus? I believe in staying professional and understanding others’ thoughts. I like discussing issues and seeking consensus. I enjoy getting to the root cause of problems and looking for workable solutions. Other board members bring wisdom from their experiences which are valuable, due respect, and justify being heard. |