TCEC Trustee, Ann Herring, who represents cooperative members of District 6 recently received the Board Leadership Certificate (BLC) from her National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA).

An ever-changing business environment has imposed new demands on electric cooperative trustees and directors, requiring increased knowledge of changes in the electric utility business, new governance skills, and a solid understanding of the cooperative principles and business model. The Board of Trustees of TCEC commits to work through NRECA to sharpen this knowledge to benefit our electric cooperative consumer-owners.

In 2020 Ms. Herring earned her NRECA Credentialed Cooperative Director (CCD) certificate after attending and demonstrating basic competencies in core courses that include a basic understanding of the electric business, board operations and process, strategic planning, financial decision-making, and director/trustee duties and liabilities.

In April 2024, she reached another milestone and was recognized by NRECA for her continued professional development and attaining ten (10) additional credits in advanced, issues-oriented courses for trustees.

During the June board meeting, Ms. Herring was congratulated by her fellow trustees on achieving Board Leadership Certification and her continued aspiration to learn throughout her service on the board.