Exercise 1 of the greatest benefits of being a member of an electric co-op by voting for the upcoming year’s board of directors. Members can vote online, by mail, or through SmartHub.
Receive 2 stadium seat cushions by registering at the meeting. Vote early on March 6 through April 3. Vote in-person on April 5 at Henryville High School.
Greg Hostettler
- District 1 (Incumbent)
- 9203 Westport Road, Marysville, IN 47141
Greg Hostettler is the incumbent candidate seeking re-election from District 1 and is running unopposed.
Hostettler is a retired senior vice president of supply chain operations from Scion Health. He is also a business owner of Franklin Farms Event Venue, Inc. and The 1894 Lodge.
Hostettler graduated from New Washington Jr./Sr. High School and holds a business degree from Indiana University. He has been in the healthcare industry for over 35 years. He is a board member of the Washington Township Water Corporation and the Washington Township Regional Sewer District. He is a recent corporate member of the Kentucky Leadership Board of the American Lung Association. He also served as a corporate board member and fundraiser of the Kentucky Heart Ball Executive Leadership team.
Hostettler and his wife, Peggy, have been members of REMC since 2008 and have 3 adult children and 2 grandchildren.
What Motivates You To Serve as a Director for Clark County REMC?
My motivation as an REMC director is a deep commitment to the organization’s mission, values, and community impact. I support these shared values, built on principles like democratic member control, member economic participation, and concern for the organization’s financial well-being. As a director, I practice these cooperative values, which motivate me to perform my duties and ensure these guiding principles are upheld.
Community engagement also motivates my desire to strengthen local networks and promote a sense of belonging and organizational solidarity. Personal growth in leadership, governance, and financial management are also motivators.
I feel a sense of responsibility to help ensure the sustainability and success of our organization, which will serve the greater good.
These motivations reflect a combination of personal, community, and organizational values, making my board service not just a responsibility but also a fulfilling and meaningful experience.
Why Are You the Most Qualified Candidate?
An REMC director should possess a mix of skills, values, and personal qualities to contribute effectively to the organization’s mission and governance.
As the incumbent director for District 1, I have demonstrated key leadership qualities, understood governance structures, and provided strategic oversight during my term.
My corporate background in healthcare supply chain gives me the business experience and financial acumen to support the review of statements and budgets, ensuring the financial health of our organization.
Other important qualities are teamwork and collaboration, working effectively with fellow directors, the management team, and cooperative members. Communication, advocacy, critical thinking, and creative solutions all empower us to face whatever challenges may come. Having a strategic vision for the future state and long-term sustainability of the cooperative is also very important, anticipating needs and challenges while supporting the management team for their operational excellence to achieve their current goals. These qualities help me ensure that, as a director, I can continue contributing to our success and foster an inclusive, mission-driven culture.
Steve Dieterlen
- District 2 (Incumbent))
- 9010 Old State Road 3 Otisco, IN 47163
Steve Dieterlen is the incumbent candidate seeking re-election from district number 2.
Dieterlen retired from the United States Postal Service as the Senior Operations Support Specialist for the Louisville Plant.
He is a graduate of New Washington High School and earned an Associate in Applied Science degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Purdue University. He has completed extensive technical and managerial training at the US Postal Service. Dieterlen has participated in numerous NRECA training courses focused on issues and practices important to the electric industry and, more specifically, to cooperatives. He completed and has maintained his NRECA Director Gold certification since 2019. He has completed training in Lean Six Sigma and holds a Green Belt certification. He was the 2018 recipient of the USPS National Lean Innovator Award.
Dieterlen is an elder of Otisco Community Church and a member of the Charlestown Lion’s Club. He enjoys bicycling, woodworking, and playing with his grandchildren.
Dieterlen and his wife, Lisa, have been members of REMC since 1987 and have 3 adult children and 6 grandchildren.
What Motivates You To Serve as a Director for Clark County REMC?
I am motivated by the opportunity to continue to serve an organization that has had such a positive impact on our community. I am also proud of Clark County REMC’s heritage of providing innovative programs designed to help individual members while benefiting all members. This heritage continues to define our cooperative.
I am honored to serve on a board that values and represents the 7 cooperative principles. I serve with the intention of keeping our cooperative strong and vibrant, a valuable and relevant resource for our community – working for us now and working for generations to come.
Why Are You the Most Qualified Candidate?
There are necessary qualities for good board members: honesty, integrity, humility, and a commitment to put the interests of the members above their own. I am blessed to serve on a board that values and shares these qualities and strives to keep each member’s needs at the forefront of every decision. I serve as Clark County REMC’s representative on the Hoosier Energy board where I advocate on your behalf for reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy services.
I am dedicated to the electric industry and the challenges that lie ahead. I have served on the Clark County REMC board for 18 years, 7 as Board President. On the Hoosier Energy board, I serve as Operations Committee Chair.
I have been actively engaged over the last 18 years in learning about emerging challenges and opportunities in the energy sector in order to better serve our members. Examples include: distributed generation, battery storage, generation and transmission challenges, and electric vehicles, to name a few.
My understanding of these issues is shaped by a very technical and analytical background, along with a fiduciary commitment to our members. It is this perspective that I bring to both boards. I believe that a problem is best solved when it is completely understood, and it is only through a diversity of perspectives that a problem can be completely understood.