2025 ANNUAL MEETING

2025 Board of Directors Candidates

CANDIDATES

 AREA 1

Brent Shay

BRENT SHAY, INCUMBENT

Brent Shay and his wife, Terri, have lived in Hendricks County and been Hendricks Power Cooperative members for over 40 years. Shay is seeking re-election to represent Area 1.

He recently retired as Operations President at Core-Mark, a PFG company, with over 45 years of leadership in wholesale distribution. He serves on the Hendricks Power Board, is President of the Hendricks County Building Facilities Corporation, and is a Precinct Committeeman for Guilford Township.

Shay supports Meals on Wheels and Active Grace Food Pantry. He and Terri are active at Plainfield Christian Church and enjoy time with their children and four grandchildren.

 

AREA 2

Andy Lynch

ANDY LYNCH, INCUMBENT

Andy Lynch is the incumbent director seeking re-election in Area 2. He graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics.

While attending Purdue, Lynch worked at the cooperative as a summer employee. After graduation, he worked at Himsel Brothers Grain and Livestock until his retirement.

Lynch has served on the Hendricks Power Cooperative board of directors since 1998 and is currently the Board President.

 

 

AREA 3

Matt Hession

MATT HESSION, INCUMBENT

Matt Hession is the incumbent director seeking re-election in Area 3. He is a native of Brownsburg where he graduated from Brownsburg High School. He farms with his brother, raising corn, soybeans and hay.

Hession has been a member of the cooperative for 36 years, and was appointed to the board of directors in 1993.

Hession and his wife, Debbie, have three children and are active members of St. Malachy church in Brownsburg. He currently serves on the Wabash Valley Power Alliance board of directors.

ANNUAL MEETING & MEMBER APPRECIATION EVENT

HENDRICKS COUNTY 4-H FAIRGROUNDS
JULY 17, 11 AM - 7 PM

11 AM

REGISTRATION & VOTING BEGINS

Sponsor of the Day Pavilion
Bring the QR code from your invitation for free entry to the fair. Receive $10 in Fair Bucks for registering to vote!

2 PM

LIVE LINE SAFETY DEMONSTRATION

Hendricks Power Expo Hall
Learn about indoor and outdoor electrical safety. Fun for all ages!

3:00 & 4:30 PM

SILLY SAFARI SHOWS

Sponsor of the Day Pavilion Entertainment Stage
Get close and learn about a variety of animals. 

4:00 PM

ELECTRIC VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION

Promenade
Learn about our Tesla Model 3, Model Y, and a Ford Lightning! Ask your questions about electric vehicles.

4:30-6:30 PM

FAMILY FUN

Sponsor of the Day Pavilion
Submit your votes by 6 PM and enjoy family fun with balloon animals and face painting!

6:30 PM

BUSINESS MEETING

Hendricks Power Expo Hall
Catch up on current cooperative happenings, results of the election, and winners of the two (2) $500 bill credits and eight (8) $200 bill credits. * To win one of the $500 bill credits, you must be present at the Business portion of the meeting at 6:30 PM.

7 PM

EVENT CONCLUDES

PARTNERS OF HENDRICKS

Hendricks Power Cooperative aligns itself with a number of partners in providing quality service for its customers. 

  1. Touchstone Energy
  2. NRECA
  3. Indiana Electric Cooperatives
  4. Wabash Valley Power Association 

SEVEN COOPERATIVE PRINCIPLES

  1. Voluntary and Open Membership
  2. Democratic Member Control
  3. Members' Economic Participation
  4. Autonomy and Independence
  5. Education, Training and Information
  6. Cooperation Among Cooperatives
  7. Concern for Community

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