2025 ANNUAL MEETING

CANDIDATES

AREA 1

BRENT SHAY, CANDIDATE

Brent Shay and his wife Terri have been residents of Hendricks County and customers of the Hendricks Power Cooperative for over 37 years. Shay is seeking election in Area 1. Shay is currently a Sales Executive for Eby-Brown, a PFG company with operations in Plainfield. He has over 45 years of progressively responsible sales, P&L management, and leadership experience in the wholesale distribution industry. 
Shay currently serves as President of the Hendricks County Building Facilities Corporation, is Treasurer for the Indiana Wholesale Distributors Association, and serves as Precinct Committeeman for Guilford Township. He supports the activities of Meals on Wheels and Active Grace Food Pantry locally.
Brent and Terri are active members of Plainfield Christian Church. They raised their two children, Monica and Blake, in the Plainfield school system.  They enjoy outdoor activities, supporting the increasing number of local businesses and events, and spending as much time as they can with their four grandchildren. 

AREA 2

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 took a job with Himsel Brothers Grain and Livestock, where he is presently employed. Lynch has served on the Hendricks Power Cooperative Board of Directors since 1998 and is currently the Board President. 

AREA 3

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 33 years, and was appointed to the board of directors in 1993 where he currently serves as vice president. Matt and his wife, Debbie, have three children and are
active members of St. Malachy church in Brownsburg.

ANNUAL MEETING & MEMBER APPRECIATION EVENT

HENDRICKS COUNTY 4-H FAIRGROUNDS
JULY 21, 11 AM - 8 PM

Members and their families can submit the parking pass (found in the invite that was emailed or mailed to their home) to attend the 4-H Fair for free. Once admitted, members can vote at the Sponsor of the Day Pavilion. Members will receive $10 in fair food vouchers to use at any food vendor on July 21, along with a chance to win one of five (5) $500 bill credits. Please note, all households are eligible to receive the $10 in fair food vouchers. Members are also able to register and receive their vouchers after voting has concluded at 6 pm.
 

BUSINESS MEETING

July 21 - Hendricks Power Expo Hall - 6:30 PM
Attend in-person or tune in on Facebook or YouTube to catch up on current cooperative news and events, hear the results of the board of directors election, and see if you’re one of the five lucky winners of a $500 bill credit!*