One of the most important parts of Heartland REMC’s Annual Meeting will be the election of directors to serve a three-year term on the board. This year, there are elections for four board districts — including Districts 4, 7, 10, and 35. As with other electric co-ops, Heartland REMC members have the right to choose… Continue reading.

Mat Quickery | District 4 Mat Quickery is a vice president with Bippus State Bank and has been in the banking business for 21 years, 16 of those years with Bippus State. He currently works in the Roanoke office. A graduate of Huntington North, Quickery has a degree in business administration from the University of… Continue reading.

Henry County REMC, a cooperative business model advocate, has long been committed to being a responsible community partner and giving back to the place it calls home. However, we have recently doubled our efforts regarding community engagement and support. As an employer and business in this area, we have a duty to support the community… Continue reading.

What are capital credits? At the end of each year, we calculate the difference between the REMC’s revenue and the actual expense of operation for the year. This difference is called operating margins or patronage capital. Patronage capital is used throughout the year to pay for the installation of poles, wire, transformers, and other equipment,… Continue reading.

WHAT IS CHANGING We are excited to announce that this year’s Annual Meeting will feature a new and improved voting process for the election of our board of directors. To adapt to modern technologies and streamline our procedures, we have transitioned to an online-only early voting platform through SmartHub. Please note that you will only… Continue reading.

It’s been said that change is the only constant in life, and there seems to be no shortage of change here at the co-op. I will do my best to update you on some of the changes at Jasper County REMC. The demands weighing on our board of directors have significantly changed. Directors have always… Continue reading.

Bart Nesius, DISTRICT 1 Bart Nesius is the incumbent director from District 1. Nesius and his wife, Cindy, live in rural Rensselaer and have two sons, Bryce (26) and Braden (22). Nesius owns and operates a farm where he raises corn and soybeans. Nesius was elected to the Jasper County REMC board of directors in… Continue reading.