DIRECTOR ELECTIONS
Elections are held in three different districts each year.
If you are a member of Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative who lives in one of the districts up for election, and would like to run for director, please contact our office for an information packet.
- Board members must attend monthly board meetings and other special meetings as they are called.
- They are responsible for adoption of policies, to assure democratic functioning of the cooperative in accordance with the Bylaws and respect confidentiality of information provided among many other duties.
Any member meeting the Bylaw Qualifications who has a desire to become a Director of the cooperative, may apply for an open board position. This includes minorities, women, and individuals with a disability.
Recordatorio: Cualquier miembro que cumpla con los requisitos de los reglamentos internos y que tenga interes en ser director/a de la cooperative puede aplicar para puestos vacantes en la mesa directiva. Esto inlcluye miembros de grupos que son minorias, mujeres, y personas con discapacidades.
District Map
The elected Directors for districts 2, 5, and 8 were seated during the FMEC Annual Meeting, which was held on April 1, 2025.
The districts that will be open for election in 2026 are Districts 3, 6, and 9.
District 2

District 2
Congratulations to John M. Penkava on his election to the board in District 2. John was seated at the Annual Meeting, which was held on April 1.
District 5

District 5
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Frank Fryer on his successful re-election to represent District 5. His dedication and commitment to our cooperative have been recognized, and he was officially seated during the Annual Meeting that was held on April 1, 2025. We look forward to his continued leadership and the positive contributions he will make in this new term.
District 8

District 8
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Bill Trygstad on his successful re-election to represent District 8. His dedication and commitment to our cooperative have been recognized, and he was officially seated during the Annual Meeting that was held on April 1, 2025. We look forward to his continued leadership and the positive contributions he will make in this new term.