Washington Electric Cooperative’s Board of Trustees met in regular session on February 25 at the co-op’s office in Marietta. The following items were discussed:

• The cooperative’s capital credits estate retirements, monthly safety report, and new member list were reviewed and approved.

• Director of Finance and Administration BJ Allen presented the December 2020 financial report, which was approved.
• General Manager Jeff Triplett provided reports on the engineering and operations departments, virtual training opportunities, Covid-19 impacts and actions, and progress on the co-op’s annual goals and initiatives. He also reported that the co-op’s nominating committee met and officially nominated four co-op members to run for the board in this year’s election.
• Director of Marketing and Member Services Jennifer Greene reported on the activities of the marketing and member services departments.
• Information Technology Specialist Allen Casto provided a report on the co-op’s information technology and metering projects.
• Director of Safety and Compliance Josh Jump reviewed the co-op’s safety activities.
• Board members watched a video discussion on transparency and media relations. The video is part of an educational board governance series provided by the National Rural Electric Cooperatives Association.

Washington Electric Cooperative is democratically controlled and governed by local people committed to policies that result in a safe and reliable electric system, fair rates, financial responsibility, and superior member service.

Full meeting minutes are available upon request.