The East Central Electric Board of Trustees is comprised of East Central members who are nominated and elected by fellow members to guide the financial and strategic plan of the Cooperative.
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Lowell Hobbs - President
Lowell Hobbs
President
District 2
918-695-5298
Occupation: Rancher
Hometown: Haskell
Years of Service:
- ECOEC Board - 06/2005 to present
- President - 08/2011 to present
- Vice President - 08/2008 - 08/2011
Professional Certifications:
- NRECA Credentialed Cooperative Director
Larry Harvey - Vice President
Larry Harvey
Vice President
District 1
Occupation: Rancher, Retired Ag Teacher from Beggs
Hometown: Beggs
Years of Service:
- ECOEC Board – 08/29/2008 to present
- Vice President – 08/26/2011 to present
- OAEC Board - 2021
Professional Certifications:
- NRECA Credentialed Cooperative Director
Dwight Luther - Secretary/Treasurer
Dwight Luther
Secretary-Treasurer
District 7
Occupation: Rancher, Retired Oklahoma Game Warden
Hometown: Bristow
Years of Service:
- ECOEC Board - 2004 to Present
- Secretary-Treasurer - 2004 to Present
- KAMO Board - 2021 to Present
- OAEC Board - 2015 to 2021
Professional Certifications:
- NRECA Credentialed Cooperative Director
Jim Hall - Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
Jim Hall
Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
District 6
Occupation: Rancher and Farm Bureau Insurance Agent
Hometown: Nuyaka
Years of Service:
- ECOEC Board - 06/2015 to present
- Assistant Secretary/Treasurer - 08/2016 to present
Professional Certifications:
- NRECA Credentialed Cooperative Director
- Board Leadership Certificate
Max Shoemake - Member
Max Shoemake
Member
District 3
Occupation: Rancher
Hometown: Morris
Years of Service:
- ECOEC Board - 01/2003 to present
- Assistant Secretary/Treasurer - 2008-2016
- OAEC Board - 2004 to 2015
- WFEC Board - 2015 to present
Professional Certifications:
- NRECA Credentialed Cooperative Director
Michael Vernnon - Member
Michael Vernnon
Member
District 4
Occupation: Safety & Health Director, Cattle Farm, Retired Combat Veteran
Hometown: Checotah
Years of Service:
- ECOEC Board - 2015 to Present
Professional Certifications:
- NRECA Credentialed Cooperative Director
Jay Emerson
Jay Emerson
Member
District 5
jemerson@ecoec.com
Occupation: Retired Teacher, Rancher
Hometown: Checotah
Years of Service:
- ECOEC Board - 2021 to Present
Professional Certifications:
- NRECA Credentialed Cooperative Director
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