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Co-op Governance

Cooperatives are member-owned and member-governed. You elect our Board of Directors and they manage the business affairs of our cooperative.

EnerStar Board of Directors - General Information

EnerStar is proud to be a member-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperative, where our members have a direct say in our operations. Each year, our co-op membership elects a Board of Directors, comprised of nine co-op members - one from each district.

Board elections are held by mail before our Annual Meeting. Are you interested in learning more? Please get in touch with us at (800) 635-4145 to request a petition packet. In the meantime, the co-op bylaws, approved by the co-op membership, outline the director election process and the required qualifications.

Board

Members Serving Members

Each year, co-op members elect fellow members to serve on EnerStar's 9-member Board of Directors. The co-op has three Voting Districts, each with three Representative Districts, and directors serve three-year terms.

Board members attend monthly meetings, participate in committee work, and receive ongoing industry training. They set strategic direction, approve policies and budgets, and hire a CEO to manage daily operations.

Board Meeting Information

The Board of Directors meets monthly. Advance notice is required to attend.

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Granville Colvin

Paris, IL
Serving since 2022-CCD, BLC, Gold*
Dist 3 (Edgar)

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Danny Gard, Jr.

West Union, IL
Serving since 2000 - CCD*
Dist 9 (Clark)

darin
Darin Griffin

Paris, IL 
Serving since 2021
Dist 4 (Edgar)

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Julie Higginbotham
Asst Secretary-Treasurer

Martinsville, IL
Serving since 2023 - CCD
Dist 7 (Clark)

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Kevin Julian
Vice Chairman

Metcalf, IL
Serving since 2012 - CCD, BLC, Gold*
District 2 (Edgar, Vermilion)

thad
Thad Martin

Paris, IL
Serving since 2020
Dist 5 (Edgar)

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Jeff Murphy
Chairman

Marshall, IL 
Serving since 2016 - CCD*
Dist 6 (Clark)

greg
Greg Robinson
Secretary-Treasurer

Marshall, IL 
Serving since 2019
Dist 8 (Clark)

john
John Henry

Oakland, IL
Serving since 2026
Dist 1 (Coles, Douglas, Edgar)

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NRECA's Director Certificate Programs equip electric cooperative directors at every career stage with the knowledge to understand their roles, stay current on industry trends, and meet evolving challenges. Courses are offered year-round through NRECA conferences, statewide associations, and on-site at individual cooperatives.