Join the Sangre de Cristo Electric Association Board!
PrintAre you enthusiastic about helping shape the future of your electric cooperative? Do you have strong leadership skills and a vision for making a difference in the community? If so, Sangre de Cristo Electric Association (SDCEA) invites qualified applicants to apply for a vacancy appointment to an At-Large seat on our board of directors. Due to the resignation of a board member, this is a position that is separate from the election of board directors in June. For information on June’s elections, please click here.
Why Join the SDCEA Board?
• Be a part of local governance and influence the direction of a member-owned cooperative.
• Contribute your business skills, leadership insights, and ideas to benefit your community.
About the Role
The appointment will be made to fill a vacant At-Large representative director seat following Jeff Fiedler’s resignation on January 30. Fiedler has accepted a new position at the Colorado Public Utilities Commission. The appointment will be until the end of Fiedler’s term in June 2026, at which time the appointee may run for another term on the board if they wish to do so. This is a unique opportunity to step into a leadership role and help direct the cooperative’s initiatives, ensuring reliable and efficient service to our community.
Key Qualifications
To be eligible for this role, candidates must:
1. Be a member of Sangre de Cristo Electric Association.
2. Meet outlined qualifications and certify eligibility, available by contacting SDCEA.
How to Apply
Interested in applying for the vacant seat? Contact Gary Kelly, Chief Executive Officer, or Tracy Linza, Manager of Human Resources and Corporate Governance, by 5 p.m. February 21 for details, 719-395-2412 or toll-free at 1-844-395-2412.
Director terms on the SDCEA board are for three years, with elections held annually on a rotating basis for each seat. Board members are elected by SDCEA’s membership, comprising all account holders of the cooperative. This democratic process ensures that all members have a voice in the direction of their electric cooperative. While board members are elected to represent members from geographical areas of the cooperative, they are elected to serve all members. Two board seats are designated as at-large.
Current board officers include:
• Sandra Attebery, representing Custer County, Chair
• Charles Abel, Rural Chaffee/Lake County, Vice-Chair
• Blake Bennetts, town of Buena Vista, Secretary/interim Treasurer
The board also comprises directors Mark Boyle, Rural Chaffee/ Lake County; Sandy Long, At Large and Rob Canterbury, Fremont County.
Join the dedicated team that has been serving members since 1940. Help us power the lives of our members and contribute to a brighter future for our community!
