Tom Knaub

Tom Knaub, elected in 1999, has dedicated himself to maintaining a steadfast focus on his primary goals throughout his tenure.

In his role, Tom Knaub views leadership as a dynamic process that requires openness to new technologies and innovative ideas.

He considers it a profound privilege to serve on the Board, recognizing the responsibility it entails.

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Meet Tom Knaub

Personal involvement

New Bethel United Methodist Church member

Member in Good Standing of the Pinchot Park Lions Club Wellsville Fire Company (Lifetime Member)

IBEW 229 (Member in Good Standing)

National Electrical Contractors Association (Member in Good Standing) NECA Member of York County Heritage Trust

York County 4-H Club

Member PA Sheriffs’Association

Northern High School Alumni Association (Lifetime Member)

Member of the Penn State Alumni Association.

New Bethel United Methodist Church member Board of Trustees, 1997 to 2014

Elected as a Director of Adams Electric in 1999

Elected Treasurer of Adams Electric Board, 2005 to present Member of the Executive Board of Adams Electric, 2005 to present

Chair of the Budget and Finance Committee

Adams Electric's delegate to Penn State, 2013 to present

MACS (Mid-Atlantic Cooperative Solutions) Director, 2008 to present AUSCO (Adams Utility Service Company) Treasure of Board, 2013 to present Member of the Audit Committee of Adams Electric, 2005 to present

Member of the CO-OP Owners for Political Actions

Allegheny Alternate Delegate (2022 to present)

NRTC Alternate Delegate (2022 to present)

Past Chair of the Audit Committee of Adams Electric, 2005 to 2014

Past Member of the Governance Committee (2021-2022)

Past Adams Electric's alternate delegate to Penn State, 2005 to 2012

Past Member of the Board Performance Committee of Adams Electric, 2011 to 2014 Past Vice President of AUSCO (Adams Utility Service Company), 2008 to 2012 Past Member of the Community Development Loan Review Committee of Adams Electric

Past Member of the Strategic Planning Committee of Adams Electric, 2001 to 2009 Past Adams Electric's alternate delegate to NRECA

Past Adams Electric's delegate to CFC

Recognized by I.B. Abel Inc. for 35 years of dedicated service, 2016

Credentialed Cooperative Director, 2001 Received Board Leadership Certification, 2009

Received Gold Leadership Certification, 2016, 2019 and 2021 to present

Recognized in Penn Lines and Dillsburg Banner for community service at Wellsville Fire Co. 2014

Recognized in Penn Lines article for 100 years of 4-H 2012

Recognized in Penn Lines and Dillsburg Banner for community service at Wellsville Park, 2008

Recognized in Penn Lines for community service at local church, 2003

I.B. Abel, 1997 Safety Committee Award

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I have served on the Board for 24 years and have been elected to various leadership positions which have been a valuable education/learning experiences. During this time, I have had extensive and continued training in order to prepare and season my tenure. My professional career navigates throughout 40 plus years of expertise in the electrical industry. This has given me the insight to understand both the opportunities and demands the Cooperative faces moving forward.

I consider myself to be a tenacious leader. Additionally I pride myself on dedication to a cause, and am a consistent and committed in terms decision making. I enjoy working with this cohesive team to deliver the cooperative mission!

Since being elected in 1999, I continue to remain focused on the primary goals of providing excellent representation to the membership while being attentive to the challenges that we face in the future.It is important to show constant and steady leadership while being open to new technologies and ideas.

I consider it a privilege to serve on the Board

Tom Knaub

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