Hendricks Power Cooperative Hosts 2025 Annual Meeting

Hendricks Power Announces ’25-’26 Board of Directors and Annual Updates

Hendricks Power Cooperative hosted its 89th Annual Meeting & Member Appreciation Event on Thursday, July 17, at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds. The event included an election of the board of directors, an electric vehicle demonstration, a live line safety demonstration, co-op updates, and family-friendly activities. 

More than 2,100 members registered to vote throughout the voting period – either online via their SmartHub account throughout July or in person at the event. All voting members had the opportunity to win one of eight $200 energy credits. The 910 members who registered at the event also received $10 in fair food vouchers. 

Election results were announced at the business portion of the meeting that evening in the Hendricks Power Expo Hall. The agenda also included cooperative updates and the announcement of the bill credit recipients. Members who attended the business portion of the meeting were eligible to win one of two $500 energy credits. 

Election results were as follows:
Area 1: Brent Shay
Area 2: Andy Lynch
Area 3: Matt Hession

The two recipients of the $500 energy credits were:
James Siller, Danville
James Rogers, Clayton

The eight recipients of the $200 energy credits were:
Brandon Lee, Coatesville
Patty Rork, Danville
Justin Arnes, Danville
Thomas Lough, Avon
Brent Kincade, Danville
Thomas Shepard, Avon
Michael Ledbetter, Danville
Marc Caskey, Indianapolis

Hendricks Power CEO, Greg Ternet, provided updates on the cooperative’s year of growth, infrastructure improvements, and community and employee engagement initiatives. In 2024, the co-op added over 1,000 new services and made major upgrades, including the new Vandalia Substation and 750 pole replacements, to enhance reliability. Despite rising supply costs, more than 2.7 million dollars was returned to members through patronage capital, underscoring a continued focus on value. With a record-high American Consumer Satisfaction Index of 90 at the conclusion of 2024, Hendricks Power remains committed to delivering reliable, affordable electricity to its more than 40,000 meters across central Indiana. 

“The annual meeting is always a highlight here at Hendricks Power,” said Heather Thompson, Director of Marketing and Human Resources. “It’s a joy to connect with the public, see families enjoying time together, and update members on exciting accomplishments the co-op has made over the last year. We are already looking forward to next year’s meeting!”