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Governance and Directors

Board of Directors

The business and affairs of the Cooperative shall be managed by a board of nine directors.  All directors shall be elected by secret ballot and shall hold office for a term of three years.  These are your directors for Graham County Electric Cooperative Inc.

District Map Vote by Proxy AZ Corporation Commission

Director Election process

The process for becoming a Director for Graham County Electric Cooperative, Inc. (GCEC) is contained in the Cooperative bylaws Article IV.  The summary below is not intended to replace the bylaws but only to help the interested person understand important deadlines such as when petitions are due and a general understanding of the overall process.  Each candidate for a director position should carefully read the bylaws and understand the procedures. See below for GCEC Bylaws.

STEP 1:  Determine if the candidate is qualified.

  • Must be a member of Graham County Electric Co-op (GCEC). 
  • GCEC candidates must be a bona fide resident in the area served meaning that you must receive electric service from GCEC to your place of residence in the district you wish to be a candidate.  There are three districts and three directors for each district.
  • Other qualifications are listed in the bylaws under Article IV (Qualifications).

Service Territory

  • District Map

STEP 2:  Sign the "Code of Ethics For Candidates for Board of Directors".

  • Click on the links for a sample of the Code of Ethics forms.
  • A list of member names and addresses for campaign purposes only may be obtain from the cooperative for $10 but is not required.  The request form below must be returned to obtain the list.

Code of Ethics

  • GCEC Code of Ethics

Member Address List

  • Request Form

STEP 3: Complete a nomination by petition.

  • All candidates must be nominated by petition, in writing, containing the signatures of at least twenty-five (25) current members.  GCEC candidates must have signatures from members who live in the district in which the proposed candidate desires to serve as a Director.
  • Please refer to the bylaws for details about write-in candidates.
  • Nominating petitions will be available 60 days prior to the annual meeting of the cooperative and must be obtained in person.  Petitions are due back not less than thirty-five (35) days prior to the annual meeting.  The GCEC annual meeting is typically the 2nd Saturday in February each year, but is subject to change.  GCEC petitions are available mid-December and are due back early January.  Please look for notices in your utility bill and/or other communications for exact dates or refer to the bylaws to determine when petitions are available and due.

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Board Meetings for Graham County Electric Cooperative, Inc. are usually held the 1st Wednesday of each month but are subject to change.  If you would like to attend a board meeting then please complete the information requested below so we can let you know when the board meeting will be held and prepare to answer any questions you may have.

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GCEC Board of Directors

GCEC District 1

Reuben McBride, GCEC District 1 (President)

GCEC Board Member
11/1990; Term Expires 2025
GCEC Member Since
1972

Other Past or Present Duties

  • Arizona Electric Power Cooperative (AEPCO) Board: 2000 – Present
  • Sierra Southwest Cooperative Services, Inc. (Sierra) Board: 2012 – 2016
  • ACES Power Coop (June 2014 to Present)
  • National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC) Board: 2005 - 2011
  • Graham County Utilities, Inc. (GCU) Board: 1989 – 1998
  • Pima Unified School District Board: 12 Years

Background

Education
Bachelor Degree (University of Arizona)
Career
Farming and Ranching
Family
He and his wife Sondra have 6 children and 31 grandchildren

Jim Bryce, GCEC District 1 (Secretary)

GCEC Board Member
2/2012; Term Expires: 2024
GCEC Member Since
1982
Former GCU Board Member
1997 to 2022

Background

Education
Degrees from Eastern Arizona College, Brigham Young University
Career
Construction
Family
He and his wife Gayle have 5 children and 15 grandchildren

Chris Claridge, GCEC District 1

GCEC Board Member
1997 - 1999; 2/2002 - Present; Term Expires: 2023
GCEC Member Since
1974

Other Present or Past Duties

  • Sierra Southwest Cooperative Services, Inc. (Sierra) Board: 1998 - 1999
  • Fort Thomas School Board: 1980 - 2004
  • Fort Thomas Canal Board: 1980 - 2008 and Montezuma Canal Board: 1991 - 2008
  • GCSECA Board: 2017 - Present

Background

Education
Safford High School, New Mexico Military Institute, Eastern Arizona College
Career and Business Ownership
Farming and Ranching; Co-Owner of Meg's Place (2019 to present)
Family
He and his wife Debbie have 7 children and 26 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild

GCEC District 2

Dennis Jacob, GCEC District 2

GCEC Board Member
2/2011; Term Expires 2023
 
GCEC Member Since1985
 
Former GCU Board Member
  2011 to 2022

Other Duties

Grand Canyon State Electric Cooperative Association (GCSECA) Board: 2014 – 2017

Background

Education
Associate Degree (Eastern Arizona College)
Career
Businessman - Certified Real Estate Appraiser & B-2 Commercial Contractor; Owns self-storage units 
Family
He and his wife Ann have 5 children and 19 grandchildren.

Steve Hooper, GCU Board, Vice President and GCEC Board Director

 
GCEC Board Member
10/2017; Term Expires: 2025
GCEC Member Since:
1976
Former GCU Board Member
2016 to 2022

Other Community Involvement

Director on Spear Ranch Board

Background

Education
AA Degree from Eastern Arizona College (1973), BA from Arizona State University (1975)
Career
Farmer, retired school teacher after 41 years teaching, BLM summer fire crews for 27 years
Family
He and his wife Talana have 6 children and 27 grandchildren

Gerald Schmidt, GCEC District 2

GCEC Board Member
2/2014; Term Expires:2024
Former GCU Board Member
2015 - 2022
GCEC Member Since
2004

Background

Education
Bachelor of Science in Applied Management (BYUI) 2017
Career
Purchasing Manager (Eastern Arizona College); previously worked in agriculture and various government entities including the Arizona Department of Transportation, Graham County, and Town Manager for Town of Pima.
Family
He and his wife Leasa have 6 children

GCEC District 3

Gene Robert Larson, GCEC District 3

GCEC Board Member
2/1996; Term Expires: 2023
GCEC Member Since
1950
Former GCU Board Member
1996 to 2022

Other Community Duties

  • Arizona Electric Power Cooperative (AEPCO) Board Member: 1998 – Present
  • Grand Canyon State Electric Cooperative Association (GCSECA) Board: 1999 - 2000, 2010 - Present
  • Sierra Southwest Cooperative Services, Inc. (Sierra) Board: 2006 - 2016
  • Southwest Transmission Cooperative, Inc. (SWTC) Board: 2003 - 2004, 2011 - 2012
  • Graham County Planning & Zoning Board: 1980 – Present

Background

Education
Gila Junior College (now Eastern Arizona College)
Career
(Retired) Ranching, Mining, Well Drilling, and Construction.
Family
He and his wife Joyce have 6 children, 25 grandchildren, 57 great-grandchildren and 1 great-geat grandchild.

Tommy Clonts, GCEC District 3

GCEC Board Member
8/1998; Term Expires: 2025
GCEC Member Since
1968
Former GCU Board Member
2011 to 2022

Other Past or Present Community Involvement

  • Brown Canal Board: 1960 - Present
  • Fourness Canal Board: 1984 - Present
  • Gila Valley Irrigation District Board: 1978 - Present
  • Safford Valley Cotton Co-op Board: 1980 - 2006
  • Solomon School Board: 1977 - 1989

Background

Education
Safford High School
Career
(Retired) Farming (50-years); Graham County Highway Department (2-years)
Family
He and his wife Betty have 7 children, 24 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren

Mark Claridge, GCEC District 3 (Vice President)

GCEC Board Member
6/2015; Term Expires 2024
GCEC Member Since
1992
 

Other Past or Present Community Involvement

  • Arizona Farm Bureau
  • Graham County Farm Bureau Board
  • Graham County Planning and Zoning Commission
  • Graham County Farm Service Agency Oversight Committee
  • Governor's County Fair Committee
  • Gila Valley Institute for Technology School Board (GIFT)
  • Graduate of Project CENTRL Rural Leadership Program

Background

Education
Eastern Arizona College
Career
Farming
Family
He and his wife Debra have 5 children and 5 grandchildren.

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