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Board of Directors
The KEM Electric Board consists of 7 member elected directors. Directors are elected at the Annual Meeting to serve 3-year terms and meet once a month.
KEM Electric Cooperative's Directors serve as liaisons between fellow members and the cooperative executive staff, providing guidance and oversight on co-op operations. Directors provide the vital service of voicing the membership's needs and upholding the cooperative value of democratic member control.
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Current Board of Directors
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Victor "Chuck" Wald
District 4
Victor "Chuck" Wald has served on KEM Electric's Board of Directors since 2010. He was most recently re-elected in 2023. Chuck currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors.
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John R. Beck
District 1
John R. Beck has served on KEM Electric's Board of Directors since 2012. He was most recently re-elected in 2021. John currently serves as the Vice Chair.
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Carter Vander Wal
District 2
Carter Vander Wal has served on KEM Electric's Board of Directors since 2006. He was most recently re-elected in 2021. He is the current Secretary/Treasurer.
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Neil Meidinger
District 3
Neil Meidinger has served on KEM Electric's Board of Directors since 2016. He was most recently re-elected in 2025.
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Dean Dewald
District 5
Dean Dewald has served on KEM Electric's Board of Directors since 2002. He was most recently re-elected in 2023.
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Carmen Essig
District At-Large
Carmen Essig has served on KEM Electric's Board of Directors since 1999. He was most recently re-elected in 2023.
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Todd Schnabel
District At-Large
Todd was elected to serve as the at large position in 2025.
Board Meeting Information
Board meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of every month unless re-scheduled otherwise.
To obtain information on attending a board meeting please contact KEM Electric at chill@iea.coop, or call 1-800-472-2673 or 1-701-254-4666.
To place an item on the agenda, please contact Board Chairman Victor "Chuck" Wald or Co-General Manager/Chief Executive Officer Travis Kupper or Jason Bentz at one of the numbers above at least one week in advance. Members may obtain a copy of approved board minutes by completing and returning the "Request for Information or Data" form.