Tim and his wife Angela own and operate Dayton Excavating and Repair Service, where they handle all aspects of the excavating business doing all types of residential and light commercial work. They also own and manage a heavy truck repair shop, where they have two full-time technicians. In the winter months they do snow plowing for the gas and oil industry in the Eastern Ohio area.
Tim is a lifelong resident of Carroll County. He served 10 years as a volunteer fireman of Fox Township, eight years as a township trustee, and is currently a member of the Ohio Farm Bureau.

Tim has one son, Matthew, from a previous marriage.

Education

Graduate of Carrollton High School and Buckeye JVS
Graduate of OSU-ATI with an Associates degree in Ag Power

Tim is working toward his Board Leadership Certificate after completing his Credentialed Cooperative Director certification through Ohio's Electric Cooperatives.

Why are you interested in serving another term?

I am running for this position because I feel that my knowledge and experience will be an asset to the Carroll Electric board of directors in making very important decisions for the future of Carroll Electric. I am continuing my dedication in acquiring more cooperative knowledge by pursuing my Board Leadership Certificate and other classes and meetings offered by the state and national levels. As a board member, you must keep an open mind and listen to all board members' ideas and then make the best decisions for Carroll Electric Cooperative.

What are challenges facing the cooperative in the near future?

A constant challenge is continuing to provide affordable and reliable electric service to all of our members while balancing the budget. Additional challenges also includes the consideration of potential new large loads, like data centers and compressor stations for the oil and gas industry, and creating fair rates for them and all our members.

Bob and his wife, Martha, reside on a farm south of Carrollton in Union Township, Carroll County. Bob retired in 1996 after 29 years of service with the Minerva Local School District as a vocational agriculture teacher. He retired as a Union Township trustee after serving 20 years. Bob is a member of the Ohio Township Association and is an active member of Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church of Carrollton.

Bob and Martha have two daughters, two sons, 13 grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.

Education

Graduate of Carrollton High School
Graduate of The Ohio State University with B.S. and M.S. degrees in vocational education

I am seeking reelection to continue serving our co-op members. Our co-op is doing well but we continue to face changes within our co-op and our state organization caused by state and federal regulations. I have dedicated the time required to educate and prepare myself to make difficult decisions that affect every cooperative member. Thank you for your support!

As AI and other new industries are developing in Ohio, power consumption will increase, which means more demand for generation and transmission, and our distribution infrastructure (poles, wire, transformers, etc.) will need to be upgraded. In addition to this new challenge, we also need to continue improving our distribution lines and maintain the right-of-way by cutting trees and brush. We need to provide accurate information regarding solar installations, electric vehicles, and EV chargers. But our most challenging task is to provide reliable electric power at competitive rates for our entire membership.

Union Township,
Carroll County

Member since 1990
Trustee since 1998

Co-op certifications
CCD, BLC, and Gold

Co-op memberships
ACRE, OECPAC, and serves on the OREC Board of Directors

Kevin and his wife, Kristy, own and operate Shaland Holsteins LLC, where they milk 100 registered Holsteins and raise their own replacement heifers. The farm includes 1,000 acres of corn, beans, wheat, and hay.

Kevin is board secretary for Carroll Electric, board secretary for the Carrollton Farmers Exchange, and is a member of the Ohio Farm Bureau, Ohio Holstein Association, and Carrollton First United Methodist Church.

Kevin and Kristy have two children, Kelsie and Kolby, and one granddaughter, Kenna.

Education

Graduate of United High School
Graduate of OSU Agricultural Technical Institute with a degree in dairy science

Why are you interested in serving another term?

I believe I am able to listen without prejudice to the concerns of our consumer-members and communicate those concerns to the board for consideration. Through cooperative education programs, I have learned a tremendous amount about the electric industry and the cooperative business model, and I believe that knowledge will help me lead the cooperative into a sustainable future.

What are challenges facing the cooperative in the near future?

I feel the greatest challenge will still include EPA regulations on coal-fired power plants. Regulations are established for every type of generation and can impact the cost of electric bills. We need to keep operating costs down to provide affordable and reliable electricity while being cognizant of the ever-changing landscape of distributed generation. Consumers want options, and it's Carroll Electric's role to help consumers manage their energy use - not just for electricity, but for the future of the cooperative.

Kevin Tullis
Perry Township,
Carroll County

Member since 1998
Trustee since 2009

Co-op certifications
CCD, BLC, and Gold
Co-op memberships
ACRE and OECPAC