District 8: Claire, Mecosta, Newaygo, Osceola counties

Great Lakes Energy is an electric cooperative, which is a democratic organization controlled by a board of directors. The board is made up of members who actively participate in setting policies and making decisions, and are chosen by YOU— our members.

Qualifications and experience:

  • Elected to his first three-year term on Aug. 1, 2019.
  • Currently serving as a director on the Truestream board of directors.
  • Fully accredited and director gold status, Howard has completed the highest level of classes offered by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA).
  • Chairman, Mecosta Township Planning Commission.
  • Chairman, Mecosta Township Zoning Board of Appeals.
  • Member of the Mecosta Township Recreation Committee.
  • Member of the Mecosta County COP Executive Committee.
  • Retired engineer and high school teacher.

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