Arizona Action Committee for Rural Electrification
The Arizona equivalent to the Action Committee for Rural Electrification (ACRE®) is the grassroots political action committee of the Grand Canyon State Electric Cooperative Association.
Creden W. Huber (SSVEC), Chairman
Jack Shilling (DVEC)
Marsha Thompson (TEC)
Herman Mineer (NEC)
Ray Barmore (AEC)
Dennis Criswell (AEPCO/SSW/SWT)
Robert E. Broz (MEC)
Steve Lines (GCEC)
Tom Jones (GCSECA), Treasurer
Education & Professional Development
Dedicated to improving the professional and technical abilities of rural electric cooperatives’ directors, managers, and employees through annual seminars, workshops and conferences developed by NRECA and state universities, among others.
Sandra Mendez (TEC), Chairman
Jason Bowling (SSVEC)
Camille Smith (NEC)
Steven Lunt (DVEC)
Greg Easley (AEC)
Dick Berryhill (GCEC)
Lauri Martin (AEPCO/SSW/SWT)
Paula Griffes (MEC)
Jim Lewis (GCSECA), Ex-Officio
James P. Donahue (GCSECA), Staff Liaison
Group Purchasing
Charged with providing a forum to consider and discuss common, standard materials available for group purchase. Upon analysis, the Committee will initiate those purchase opportunities that make economic sense to the membership.
Donna Harrison (AEPCO/SSW/SWT), Chairman
Randy Hawkins (GCEC)
Garry Neal (NEC)
Michael Pearce (DVEC)
Robert Goyer (DVEC)
Wayne Cherni (TEC)
Charles Emerson (TEC)
Dennis Kouts (GCEC)
Greg Easley (AEC)
Eli Higgins (AEC)
Tom Longtin (MEC)
Randy Keiller (SSVEC)
Dale Cassity (ED #2)
Cory Anderson (Garkane Energy)
Brett Francis (TOUA)
Phillip Q. Jackson (GRICUA)
Avis Jimm (NTUA)
James P. Donahue (GCSECA), Staff Liaison
Legislative & Government Relations
Concerned primarily with improving our relationship with state legislators, the Arizona congressional delegation, the governor, and state and federal agencies. The committee also maintains a strong working relationship with the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA).
Creden W. Huber (SSVEC), Chairman
Jack Shilling (DVEC)
Herman Mineer (NEC)
Marsha Thompson (TEC)
Ray Barmore (AEC)
Dennis Criswell (AEPCO/SSW/SWT)
Robert E. Broz (MEC)
Steve Lines (GCEC)
John Wallace (GCSECA), Staff Liaison
Tom Jones (GCSECA), Staff Liaison
Loss Control
Devoted to promoting safe working practices and environments within the membership to help control losses. This group also reviews policies and standards for loss control and risk management.
Jim Jackson (Columbus EC)
Ron Brown (TEC)
Dale Cassity (ED#2)
Eli Higgins (AEC)
Tom Longtin (MEC)
Steve Penrod (NEC)
Pete Swiatek (SSVEC)
Chris Barrey (AEPCO/SSW/SWT
Michael Pearce (DVEC)
Fermin Ruiz (Wellton-Mohawk)
Vacant, CEO/GM Representative
Jim Lewis (GCSECA), Staff Liaison
Dennis Francisco (GCSECA), Staff Liaison
Member & Public Relations
Charged with overseeing publications, communications, and activities designed to foster understanding and support of the rural electric program by the public as well as the cooperatives’ members.
Steve Lunt (DVEC)
Marsha Regrutto (TEC)
Peggy Gillman (MEC)
Susan Romney (GCEC)
Marilynn Short (NEC)
Katherine MacIver (AEC)
Kathy Moreno (AEPCO/SSW/SWT)
James P. Donahue (GCSECA), Staff Liaison