Board Member Brent Shay Earns Credentialed Cooperative Director (CCD) Certificate

Congratulations, Brent Shay!

Congratulations to Board Member Brent Shay of Area 1 for earning his CCD certificate. This program equips cooperative directors with the governance knowledge and skills needed to fulfill their duties as elected officials serving on behalf of the membership. Currently, eight of Hendricks Power’s nine board members have earned the CCD certificate, reflecting the board’s strong commitment to education and responsible governance.

CCD Explained: Strengthening Our Cooperative Leadership

Today’s electric utility industry is evolving rapidly, placing new demands on cooperative directors. Board members must stay informed on changes in the electric business, governance best practices, financial oversight, and the cooperative business model. Hendricks Power is committed to working through the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) to strengthen director education for the benefit of our members.

About the CCD Certificate
This certificate is the first level of NRECA’s Director Education Program. It provides directors with foundational governance knowledge and the essential skills required to fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities for members.

To earn the CCD certificate, directors must complete five core courses and demonstrate understanding of the following competencies:

 • Director Duties and Liabilities
 • Understanding the Electric Business
 • Board Operations and Process
 • Strategic Planning
 • Financial Decision-Making

Upon completion of all five courses, directors are awarded the NRECA Credentialed Cooperative Director certificate.

Congrats, Brent Shay! We appreciate your service to our members.