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.

Steve Lines (GCEC), Chairman
Creden W. Huber (SSVEC)
Jack Shilling (DVEC)
Marsha Thompson (TEC)
Herman Mineer (NEC)
Ray Barmore (AEC)
Patrick Ledger (AEPCO/SSW/SWT)
J. Tyler Carlson (MEC)
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.

Michelle Johnson (GRICUA), Chairman
Randy Hawkins (GCEC)
Garry Neal (NEC)
Michael Pearce (DVEC)
Wayne Cherni (TEC)
Charles Emerson (TEC)
Chris Fleenor (TEC)
Dennis Kouts (GCEC)
Greg Easley (AEC)
Eli Higgins (AEC)
Tom Longtin (MEC)
Derek Sorley (SSVEC)
Dale Cassity (ED #2)
Cory Anderson (Garkane Energy)
Brett Francis (TOUA)
Donna Harrison (AEPCO/SSW/SWT)
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).

Steve Lines (GCEC) , Chairman
Creden W. Huber (SSVEC)
Jack Shilling (DVEC)
Marsha Thompson (TEC)
Herman Mineer (NEC)
Ray Barmore (AEC)
Patrick Ledger (AEPCO/SSW/SWT)
J. Tyler Carlson (MEC)
Tom Jones (GCSECA), Treasurer

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.

Earl Wobensmith (SSVEC), Chairman
Don Miller (TOUA)
Jim Jackson (Columbus EC)
Ron Brown (TEC)
Dale Cassity (ED#2)
Tom Longtin (MEC)
Al Maldonado (NEC)
Eli Higgins (AEC),
Chris Barrey (AEPCO/SSW/SWT
Michael Pearce (DVEC)
Fermin Ruiz (Wellton-Mohawk)
Vacant, GRICUA
Vacant, CEO/GM Representative
Jim Lewis (GCSECA), Staff Liaison
Jace Hermanson (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.

Peggy Gillman (MEC), Chairman
Steve Lunt (DVEC)
Marsha Regrutto (TEC)
Wayne Crane (SSVEC)
Vacant (GCEC)
Vacant (NEC)
Katherine MacIver (AEC)
Geoff Oldfather (AEPCO/SSW/SWT)
James P. Donahue (GCSECA), Staff Liaison