CTEC hosts district meetings

Recently, Central Texas Electric Co-op hosted District Meetings in each of their six board districts. These meetings allowed CTEC staff to update the membership on the cooperative, share information on operations and financial standings, and elect a nominee for the board of directors if applicable. In District 2 (Kerr County), there was a contested election between incumbent Mark Reeve and Sandra Musgrove. Both candidates submitted applications for a seat on the board. Mark Reeve received the needed 51% of votes and will continue his service on the board. In District 3 (Mason County area), incumbent Connie Stockbridge was elected by acclamation, as there were no other director applications received for that district. Similarly, in District 4 (Llano County), incumbent Wayne Seipp was also elected by acclamation. Again, in District 5 (Gillespie County), incumbent Joseph “Joby” Weiser was also elected by acclamation. Districts 1 and 6 did not involve board nominee elections during their meetings.

All members were welcomed by CTEC Chief Executive Officer Tachi Hinojosa. After leading those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance, CEO Hinojosa introduced key personnel and board members. He then presented the agenda, which began with the cooperative’s strategic initiatives, emphasizing succession planning, recruitment and employee development. He showcased the work CTEC is doing to strengthen local recruiting efforts through school partnerships and internships. High schools in Gillespie County, as well as programs like Northwest Lineman College and Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX), are vital in introducing students to careers in the electric utility field. Notably, Brodie Smith and Alex Harper, former students from local high schools, now work as a Groundman/ Lineman Helper and Meter Tech I, respectively.

CEO Hinojosa explained how CTEC has continued to develop skills in the current workforce. The Employee Development & Leadership training program strives to shape internal talent. Since its launch, 36 employees have participated in the 'Servant Leadership' curriculum, resulting in 14 internal promotions—a testament to the co-op’s commitment to cultivating leadership from within.

Shifting focus back to youth, CEO Hinojosa highlighted enhancements to its scholarship offerings, made possible by recent legislative changes allowing the use of more unclaimed capital credits. The co-op increased the value of each scholarship from $1,000 to $4,000 and introduced a new scholarship for technical schools, reinforcing its investment in the education and future of area youth.

CEO Hinojosa then introduced Director of Engineering & Technical Services, Fernando Albiter who highlighted the importance of system maintenance, including routine inspections of poles and substations. Albiter presented a video which explained how pole inspections are conducted, the important role they play in our work plan, and how poles are replaced.

Shawn Stanley, Chief Financial Officer, provided a financial update, noting that the cooperative remains in strong financial health. Detailed financials were shared, reflecting the co-op’s continued commitment to responsible management and transparency.

CEO Tachi Hinojosa concluded with a Q&A session, where members had the opportunity to engage with the leadership team, followed by a door prize drawing for attendees.

CTEC’s Annual Membership Meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, in Fredericksburg at the Hangar Hotel & Conference Center. Members that cannot attend this meeting in person are encouraged to mail in their proxy, which will be included in the August edition of Texas Co-op Power magazine.