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Gene Von Ahsen

Gene Von Ahsen director

Gene Von Ahsen

President 

Representing District 8 

Year Elected to the Board 2001

 

 

Anne Axmear

Anne Axmear director

Anne Axmear

Vice President

Representing District 3 

Year Elected to the Board 2019

Ronald Hoffman

Ronald Hoffman director

Ronald Hoffman

Secretary-Treasurer

Representing District 4 

Year Elected to the Board 1990

Jerry Henning

Jerry Henning director

Jerry Henning

Assistant Secretary-Treasurer

Representing District 1 

Year Elected to the Board 2020

David Lee King

Lee King director

David Lee King

Representing District 2 

Year Elected to the Board 1994

Lisa Tichy

Lisa Tichy director

Lisa Tichy

Representing District 5 

Year Elected to the Board 2022

Randy Upah

Randy Upah director

Randy Upah

Representing District 6 

Year Elected to the Board 2015 

James De Smet

Jim DeSmet director

James De Smet

Representing District 7 

Year Elected to the Board 2015 

Craig Stallman

Craig Stallman director

Craig Stallman

Representing District 9 

Year Elected to the Board 2017 

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Board of Director F.A.Q.'s

Who is eligible to serve on the Board of Directors?

Excerpt from Sec. 5 of T.I.P. By-Laws: 

Any member receiving electric service at their primary residence, who is not employed or financially interested in a competing enterprise or business selling electric energy or supplies to the Cooperative, or a business primarily engaged in selling electrical or plumbing appliances.  Also, if the member or the member's spouse has a relative working full-time for the Cooperative this would make them ineligible to serve. 

How can members vote?

Excerpt from Article II of T.I.P. By-Laws: 

Each member is entitled to one vote, to be cast each year at the Cooperative's Annual Meeting. 

When does the Board of Directors meet?

The board is scheduled to meet on the final Wednesday of each month. 

What is discussed at a board meeting?

Cooperative business, employee, and company policies. 

Who is my Board representative, and how do I contact them?

Members can contact the office at 800-934-7976 to be put in touch with a board member.  Our employees will be able to help you determine who your Board representative is and also verify membership before passing on your contact information. 

What are the governing values of my Cooperative?
  1. Voluntary and Open Membership 
  2. Democratic Control 
  3. Members Economic Participation 
  4. Autonomy and Independence 
  5. Education, Training, and Information 
  6. Cooperation Among Cooperatives 
  7. Concern for Community
How are the Board of Directors elected?

Members of the Board of Directors are elected at the annual meeting each year.  Board members serve on rotating three-year terms. 

Things to consider if you are interested in becoming a board member at T.I.P.:
  1. Board members must have time to dedicate to attend approximately 26 daytime meetings each year.  (12 regular monthly meetings, 1 annual meeting, and approximately 13 other special meetings) 
  2. Travel within the state is required to attend meetings.  There is also travel required out-of-state on a semi-annual basis. 
  3. Board members should be supportive of the cooperative business model and willing to continue education and learning opportunities that would further the Cooperative. 
  4. Board nominees should be well respected in the community and/or district in which they intend to serve. 
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612 West Des Moines Street
Brooklyn, IA 52211

Phone: 1-800-934-7976

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  • Home
  • About Us - My T.I.P. REC
    • About Us
    • Cooperative Difference - Co-op Principles
    • Board of Directors
    • Service Territory
    • Sources of Energy
    • Cooperative History
    • Member Newsletters
      • TIPs from T.I.P.
      • Annual Meeting Booklet
      • Iowa Electric Cooperative Living
    • Career Opportunities
    • Cooperative Videos
  • Member-Owner Center
    • Payments & Billing
      • Understanding My Bill
      • Billing Dates
      • Payment Options
      • Budget Billing
      • Delinquent Schedule
      • Fees & Charges
      • Payment Assistance
      • Moving Form
    • Member Benefits
      • Annual Meeting
      • Patronage - Capital Credits
      • Sales Tax Exemption
      • Commonly Requested Forms
        • ACH Payment Enrollment
        • Operation Round-Up®
        • Moving Form
        • Update Your Address
        • Sales Tax Exemption Form
  • Energy Programs
    • Managing My Energy
      • Rebates
      • Energy Audits
      • Electric Heat Pumps - Savings with Staying Power
    • Energy Options
      • Renewables Resources
      • Green Power
      • Distributed Generation - Solar Options
      • Wind Energy Questions & Answers
      • Interconnection Agreements
      • Avoided Costs
  • Outage & Safety
    • Outage Center
      • SmartHub Outage Notification Sign Up
      • Report an Outage
      • T.I.P. Outage Map
      • Statewide Outage Map
      • Power Restoration
      • Staying Safe During an Outage
    • Safety
      • Safety Information
      • Public Safety Demonstrations
      • Electrical Safety Checklist
      • Iowa One Call
      • Farm Safety
      • Portable Generator Safety
      • Grain Bin Clearances
  • Community
    • Community Involvement
      • T.I.P's Commitment to Community
      • Scholarship Opportunities
      • Youth Tour
      • Operation Round-Up®
    • Economic Development
      • T.I.P. Invests in Member Communities
      • Brooklyn Industrial Park
      • Iowa Area Development Group