Governance

As a cooperative, we are owned by our Members. This means that Meridian Cooperative’s governance structure is democratic and participatory. We operate according to a set of bylaws that define our purpose, our Membership criteria, and our decision-making processes. Members consist of all entities that are eligible to purchase, and have purchased, shares of Meridian Cooperative. As a Member-owned organization, transparency and accountability are essential to our success. Our bylaws ensure that every Member has an equal voice and that our Board of Directors is accountable to our Membership.

Board of Directors

As a Member-owned organization, Meridian Cooperative is governed by a Board of Directors elected by our Members. The board’s primary responsibility is to represent the interests of our Members and ensure the cooperative operates in a financially sound and ethical manner. Our Directors are committed to the success of our cooperative and the well-being of our Members.

Keith Hayward

Keith Hayward

Chairman
Region 5
North East Mississippi EPA
Alan Lesley

Alan Lesley

Vice Chairman
Region 6
Comanche ECA
George Weaver

George Weaver

Secretary & Treasurer
Region 2
Central Georgia EMC
Tom Stackhouse

Tom Stackhouse

Region 1
Central Alabama EC
Chad Lowder

Chad Lowder

Region 3
Tri-County EC (SC)
Mike Williams

Mike Williams

Region 4
Blue Grass Energy
Les Penning

Les Penning

Region 7
Oregon Trail EC
John Bartley

John Bartley

Director At Large
Gulf Coast EC
Doug Tracy

Doug Tracy

Director At Large
Cuivre River EC