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Board of Trustees
Overview
Wiregrass Electric Cooperative (WEC) has a nine-member Board of Trustees elected by the membership at large on a three-year rotating basis. WEC’s service area is divided into 9 districts. Each geographical area is defined in Article IV, Section 1, of the Bylaws.
Maps of Districts
Below are maps of the 9 Districts. A member’s exact location may vary from what is shown below.
Our Board
Dear members:
Our goal is to improve life for our Wiregrass Electric Cooperative members by making sure the cooperative provides reliable and affordable electricity. To do this, we need a clear vision of what lies ahead and how we can support the cooperative and the communities it serves.
The energy and technology landscape changes quickly, and the board believes having a strategic plan helps focus on achieving long-term reliability, affordability and member satisfaction.
This strategic plan provides an outline for the type of cooperative we want for our members. We set goals and key performance indicators to measure how the cooperative is doing in reaching those goals. We adjust priorities as necessary to stay on track.
We want to empower our communities through innovation and be accountable to our members. We want our members informed about the direction their cooperative is heading. So, we are happy to share the challenges and goals set out in our strategic plan.
Thank you for taking the time to read.
WEC Board of Trustees
Wiregrass Electric Cooperative Strategic Plan 2025–2030
1. Financial Health & Equity
Financial stability can be achieved with cost control measures, sensible financial management and strategic rate structuring.
- Capital credits should be returned to members on a schedule that ensures the cooperative’s long-term financial health and allows for future growth and investments in infrastructure.
- Adjustments to the demand rate on monthly bills could help the cooperative plan better for fixed costs while also encouraging members to do their part in managing system peaks. The cooperative will continue to evaluate the rate structure’s success in lowering the system’s peak demand.
2. Load Growth & Power Supply
Wiregrass Electric needs manageable growth that does not hurt the cooperative’s ability to serve members under challenging circumstances.
- Target expansion of the commercial load base, especially in manufacturing, services and technology, aligning infrastructure with regional economic development.
- Collaborate with PowerSouth Energy Cooperative to ensure adequate generation capacity for commercial growth. Load forecasting and scenario planning (including for AI/data center growth) will guide substation and distribution upgrades to protect reliability.
3. Member & Community Engagement
Strengthening the cooperative-member relationship is central to our mission.
- Maintain proactive, two-way communication with members via social media, events and digital tools.
- Continue supporting fiber broadband expansion to promote digital inclusion and smart grid services. Broadband and energy efficiency campaigns will enhance member awareness and satisfaction.
4. Governance & Board Effectiveness
The board must maintain a strong, forward-looking approach while fulfilling its strategic role.
- Strengthen board development through ongoing training, succession planning and clear governance roles.
- The board sets strategic goals while operational and personnel responsibilities remain with staff.
- Updated policies and bylaws, annual self-assessments and retreat-style meetings will support compliance, clarity and effective strategic thinking.
5. Operational Efficiency & Safety
Operational excellence depends on safe, streamlined processes and facilities planned for long-term growth.
- Continue training to support a zero-accident workplace and strong safety culture.
- Evaluate opportunities for facility consolidation to improve logistics and reduce costs. Cooperative Business Solutions will support development of a long-term facilities plan.
6. Emerging Risks & Opportunities
WEC will proactively address emerging challenges such as AI, data center requirements and cybersecurity threats.
- Conduct regular risk assessments, strengthen digital infrastructure and hold cybersecurity tabletop exercises.
- Monitor industry trends and member needs to adapt quickly and responsibly.
- Establish policies to address AI technology impacts and data-center growth.
7. Workforce Development & Readiness
A strong workforce is essential for meeting evolving utility-sector demands.
- Enhance training, leadership development and a culture of safety and accountability.
- Clarify roles: workforce management is the CEO’s responsibility; the board focuses on strategic oversight and leadership succession.
- Track workforce performance through established metrics to guide long-term readiness.