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Leadership & Board of Directors
Our cooperative is guided by a Board of Directors elected by you, our member-owners, and supported by a professional leadership team dedicated to serving our community. Through transparent governance, local decision-making, and bylaws that guide how we operate, we ensure our members’ best interests are always at the heart of our work.
Your Elected Directors
Our Board of Directors is composed of members from various districts across our service territory, ensuring local representation and a deep understanding of our communities' needs.
Timothy Young
District 1, Annandale
Young has served as a WH board director since 1997.
Duane "Butch" Lindenfelser
District 2, Otsego
Lindenfelser has served as a WH board director since 1996. He serves as the board secretary/treasurer for WH Holding Company.
Pat Bakeberg
District 3, Howard Lake
Bakeberg has served as a WH board director since 2021.
Richard Dehmer
District 4, Buffalo
Dehmer has served as a WH board director since 2025.
Chris Lantto
District 5, South Haven
Lantto has served as a WH board director since 1987 and was the chairman for 15 years.
Michael Tieva
District 6, Maple Grove
Tieva has served as a WH board director since 2015, serves as the board secretary/treasurer and as the board vice-chairman for WH Holding Company.
Audrey Britton
District 7, Plymouth
Britton has served as a WH board director since 2023.
Mark Skinner
District 8, Maple Grove
Skinner has served as a WH board director since 2022 and currently serves as WH’s board vice-chairman and WH Holding’s chairman.
Erick Heinz
District 9, Corcoran
Heinz has served as a WH board director since 2000 and currently serves as WH’s board chairman.
Upcoming Board Meetings
- January 22
- February 12
- March 12
- April 14
- May 18
- June 18
- July 14
- August 20
- September 17
- October 13
- November 19
- December 17
Meeting minutes are published in our member newsletter.
Do you have a question or comment for our Board of Directors?
We value your input and encourage you to share your thoughts.
Interested in Attending a Board Meeting?
Members are invited to observe our monthly board meetings and see how decisions are made.
How Board Elections Work
Our cooperative's directors serve three-year terms, ensuring a consistent and experienced leadership body. Elections are held annually at our Annual Meeting, where members have the opportunity to vote for the directors representing their districts. Any eligible member-owner can run for a position on the Board of Directors, playing a direct role in guiding the cooperative. Your participation ensures strong, local representation.
Cooperative Leadership Team
Our day-to-day operations are managed by a dedicated team of professionals committed to delivering exceptional service and maintaining the reliability of your power.
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Tim Sullivan
Chief Executive Officer
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Susan Sorensen
Chief Financial Officer
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Wendy Youngren
Special Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer
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Jess Duncan
Vice President, Business Services
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Eric Nimmo
Information Technology Director
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Lee Nordby
Vice President, Engineering and Operations
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Bob Sandberg
Vice President, Power Supply and Business Development
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Jennifer Severson
Vice President, Human Resources
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Greta Brooks
Vice President Marketing, Communications & Member Services