Meet Susan Webb

Hendricks Power Board Member and Area 7 Director

Where do you live? 
I live in and represent Area 7, which includes Avon and parts of northeast Plainfield.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
I enjoy tending to my plants, a good book, spending time with my family, and being the best "Nina," possible to my two grandkids. My favorite enjoyment, however, is taking random getaways with my husband, Russell, and our rescue Yorkie, Mr. Bentley.

Tell us briefly about your background and what led you to join the board. 
I own and operate a small boutique real estate brokerage and property management company with over 35 years of experience as a REALTOR©. My business has allowed me many occasions to interact with Hendricks Power members and many of its employees. When a director from my area retired, he suggested that I would be a good candidate and encouraged me to run. I am the first woman to serve as a member of the Hendricks Power Board of Directors.

Which Cooperative Principle most strongly resonates with you?
The Cooperative Principle of Education, Training, and Information resonates best with me. I believe education is the gateway to success. Yearly, Hendricks Power awards the Commitment to Community Scholarships to high school seniors pursuing higher education. Each candidate must submit an essay on a selected subject. For several years, I have had the opportunity to score these essays. The quality of the essays encourages me to believe our country will be in good hands with the next generation. In addition to scoring essays, over my 10 years tenure as a Director, I earned Director Gold, the highest certification that the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association can award. This credential recognizes directors committed to developing the knowledge and skills needed to lead an independent power cooperative and perform the fiduciary responsibilities owed to the members and employees.

What is your biggest contribution to the board?
The Hendricks Power Board of Directors recently approved a revised district map. With the revised boundaries, the Board now consists of seven directors elected to represent separate districts in our service territory, and two at-large directors who may reside anywhere within the service territory. This is the first time Hendricks Power has revised its districts since its inception in 1936. It was a multi-year process, and the Board was careful to balance the need for updates along with a growing and ever-changing membership.