One of the highest priorities as a director is continuing education. Our current directors work hard behind the scenes, completing programs focused on professional development and industry training.

In addition to their regular duties, Noble REMC’s bylaws state that our directors are required to complete the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) Credentialed Cooperative Director Certificate within their first three years of service. The course teaches the foundation of their service: director duties and liabilities, electric business overview, board operations and processes, strategic planning and financial decision making.

The most recent director to earn the CCD distinction is Joe Hutsell, who was elected in 2020 to represent District 5, covering Sparta and York townships in Noble County and part of Turkey Creek Township in Kosciusko County. 

The Noble REMC board of directors is now fully CCD-certified and looking forward to the next programs in their education.

We’re proud of the achievements our directors continue to accomplish in order to best serve our members. Thank you, Joe, for your dedication to the co-op!