About the Board


Crawford Electric Cooperative is guided by a nine-member board of directors composed of co-op members. The board meets monthly to set policy and develop long-range goals, always safeguarding the interests of co-op members. Board members are expected to become knowledgeable about the electric cooperative industry. Attendance at committee meetings or other events to benefit the cooperative may be required.

Three three-year terms on the board need to be filled at each year's annual meeting. One director from each of the co-op's three geographical districts is elected each year. This is typically held in mid-September. 

All candidates for the board must be nominated by petitions signed by at least 15 co-op members. The candidate petitions must be delivered to the co-op office during the petition period, as defined by the cooperative's bylaws and announced in the member newsletter in advance of each annual meeting. The petition period typically starts in May and ends in July. 

Contact the board of directors at directors@crawfordelec.com.

Petition Period

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2026 Director Election

2026 Candidate Petition Period

May 13 - July 15

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Board of Directors

* Denotes three-year term up for election in September 2026.


District 1 Directors


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Justin Blankenship

Justin "Bink" Blankenship, President

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Paul Gross

Paul Gross
 

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Rick Adams

Richard L. "Rick" Adams*
 


District 2 Directors


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Doug Murphy

Doug Murphy
 

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Jim Biermann*

Jim Biermann, Secretary
 

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Debbie Willette

Debbie Willette*, 
Vice President 


District 3 Directors


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Jim Cottrell

Jim Cottrell
 

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Kenny Staples

Kenny Staples
 

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Joe Cason

Joe Cason*, Treasurer