I am a 20-plus year member, elected in 2013 as a director for Zone 6. I hold the Credentialed Cooperative Director certificate, Board Leadership Certificate and Director Gold certificate. Gold recertification has been completed for 2025-2026. I served as board secretary from 2015 to 2019. In 2019 I was elected as board vice president and president manager of Adams Energy Resources, LLC. I continue to serve in those capacities. Currently, I serve on the executive committee, governance committee and serve as board liaison to the scholarship committee and member engagement group (MEG). Previous board assignments include audit, budget and finance, and the strategic issues and risk committees.
During this term, I have served as Adams’ NRECA voting delegate and the alternate voting delegate for CFC/NCSC. As a director, I have had the distinct honor of representing our Co-op as a panelist for both the NRECA New Director Orientation Program and for CFC’s Chief Financial Officer Certification Program and New CFO Orientation. This year, I will again present at CFC’s New CFO Orientation Program. I have attended numerous meetings including district and annual meetings; legislative meetings at the local, state and federal levels; participated in Pennsylvania Rural Electric Association (PREA) informational and annual meetings and NRECA annual, regional and director’s conferences.
I retired after 26 years with the Pennsylvania General Assembly –holding legislative and managerial positions. Twenty-one of those years were spent working with Senator Mike Waugh. My most recent position was with Pa. State Senator Scott Wagner as district director.
I remain active in my community serving on several committees. They demonstrate a commitment to the community which is one of the 7 Cooperative Principles. Examples of my current community activities include serving on the on the York County History Center’s Building and Grounds Committee which oversees facilities projects and maintenance of the Center’s History Campus and Leadership York, where I serve on the governance committee. I co-chair the government relations committee for the Byrnes Health Education Center; and am a member of Hopewell Fish & Game Association and an auxiliary member of American Legion Post 455.
In 2018, I received the York County Economic Alliance, Spirit of York County, Appointed Public Official of the Year Award. I am also a Leadership York Alumnus of the Year and a Russell Moul Memorial Award recipient.
I am a graduate of the University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s in Therapeutic Recreation Service Education. I hold a master’s from SUNY at Brockport in Public Administration. My hobbies include gardening, sewing, home repair, hunting and fishing.
I bring considerable experience in board governance, policy, program planning and evaluation, communication, broad understanding of community and commitment to members. Forward thinking, I seek opportunities that advance our co-op. I possess enhanced knowledge concerning our industry and current issues impacting our co-op. I believe strongly in serving my community.
Meeting member expectations for reliable, safe power at reasonable rates is paramount. It is our co-op mission. Cooperative directors are challenged to address external impacts on our mission. How we address items such as the economy, political-regulatory environment, industry changes, technology, weather and innovation ultimately affect our membership.
Co-ops are businesses uniquely focused on the people they serve and community improvement. This is a business model I fully support. Taking a balanced approach, I've endeavored to be a good steward of your cooperative. I want simply to continue to serve the best interests of the membership and our community.
It is very gratifying serving an organization that puts members first. I intend to continue focusing on your expectations for reliability, affordability, safety, and community improvement while seeking opportunities to advance Adams’ leadership position. It is an honor and privilege to serve on your behalf. Thank you for your continued support.