Board of Director Candidates

The following candidates are running for a seat on the Piedmont Electric board of directors. Once elected, these individuals will serve a three-year term helping govern the cooperative. A brief biography is included below for each candidate. Voting instructions can be found here.

DISTRICT 4

STEPHEN C. LONG (UNOPPOSED)

Steve’s long-standing membership of 42 years with the cooperative signifies a strong personal connection to its mission, principles and values. As a board member, he actively participates in decision-making processes that shape our cooperative. Steve has earned Credentialed Director status which focuses on the relevant continuing education necessary to ensure Piedmont’s sustainability and benefits deserving of our community. Steve works closely with the board and management to further advance the cooperative, ensuring all member-owners receive safe, reliable and cost-effective service.

DISTRICT 6

DARREN CHALK (UNOPPOSED)

Darren has been a member of Piedmont Electric for nearly 20 years and has been serving on the board of directors for 1 year. He resides in Person County with his wife Nikki and two sons. Darren is a US Marine Corps veteran and has spent the last 27 years working for an equipment manufacturer serving the US port industry. He is working towards completing the CCD Directors Program and is proud to represent the members of Person and Granville counties living and working in District 6. His focus is to ensure all Piedmont members continue to have a reliable, affordable and sustainable power supply.

DISTRICT 9

RICHAL VANHOOK

Richal has been a member of Piedmont Electric for 40 years, serving on the board for 20 years and as board treasurer for 12 of those years. He is a Credentialed Cooperative Director and has earned the Board Leadership Certificate and Director Gold Credential from NRECA. He also serves on the following boards and organizations: USDA Farm Service Agency, Orange County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor, Orange County Board of Equalization Review, Orange County NC Farm Bureau, Justice United and Chairman of Trustee Board at Lattisville Grove Baptist Church.

KIM WOODS

Kim Woods lives in the Schley community and has been affiliated with Piedmont Electric for 30 years. Kim graduated from Orange High and holds two degrees from NC State University. Along with operating a small beef cattle farm with her family, Kim has worked as a livestock agent with NC Cooperative Extension for 21 years. She is a lifelong member of Little River Presbyterian Church and has served as a ruling elder. Kim is currently on the Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board, having served for 12 years, twice as vice chair. She also serves on the Orange County Farm Bureau board.

Your Vote Matters

Remember, your vote matters, even when only one candidates has decided to run in a district because it helps us meet our bylaw’s requirements and certifies the election.