CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Four incumbent directors earned new three-year terms during Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation’s 79th annual meeting Oct. 21 at Rossview High School in Clarksville.
They were elected by members who voted at the annual meeting or during early voting Oct. 20 at one of CEMC’s seven district business offices.
Charles R. Hancock of Bumpus Mills was elected unopposed for a second term representing North Stewart County.
Edward L. Oliver of Clarksville, also unopposed, will serve a second term representing North Montgomery County.
Joe H. Whitaker of Gallatin defeated Thomas O. Staten of Hendersonville for the South Sumner County seat. Whitaker will serve a seventh term on CEMC’s board.
Shela K. Williams of Bumpus Mills defeated Jamie Reynolds of Springfield for the at-large seat, and will retain the post for a seventh term.
CEMC is a consumer-owned, not-for-profit energy cooperative that provides safe, reliable and affordable energy to members in parts of Stewart, Montgomery, Cheatham, Robertson and Sumner counties. Visit www.cemc.org to learn more.