Timothy Derck of Antwerp
Ohio District 3: Uncontested
Paulding County (Ohio) Townships of Carryall, Crane, Harrison, and Benton
- Occupation: Grain farmer, insurance agent, and owner at Antwerp Insurance Agency, Inc.
- Years a PP member:37 years
- Spouse: Lisa
- Activities/memberships: Paulding County Farm Bureau, Antwerp Rotary Club, Divine Mercy Catholic Church, PAC member at Presidential Level, Board Gold Level Trustee-NRECA, Bowling Green State University Falcon Club Member (graduate), Upper Maumee Water Basin Board Member
- Hobbies and interests: Hunting, fishing, boating, farming, snowmobiling, and skiing. Father of three, grandfather of five. American dad to former foreign exchange students.
- Qualifications: Current PP Secretary/Treasurer and have served since 2003; completed trustee training up to Board Leadership Gold level. He believes his past 20 years of experience with PPEC is a great foundation to lead the co-op.
- Co-op challenges: Potentially restrictive regulations from the federal and state levels. With less electric generation capacity, the potential for rolling blackouts and brownouts is very real during high electricity consumption periods. Electric Vehicle implementation. Integration of renewable and distributive energies with fair pricing at the industrial and consumer levels.
- Focus: To safely provide members with quality electric service, sustainable energy solutions, and superior customer service at fair and reasonable price. A continued focus on ensuring members benefit from their patronage.
Kenneth Niese of Ottawa, Ohio
District 7: Uncontested
Putnam County (Ohio) Townships of Monroe, Palmer, Liberty, and Greensburg
- Occupation: Retired farmer
- Years a PP Member: 12 years
- Spouse: Marjorie
- Activities/Memberships: St. Nicholas Catholic Church (maintenance committee), Miller City Sportsman Club, Ottawa Knights of Columbus, former member of Miller City Fire Dept. and former director agent of Farmers Mutual Insurance. Graduate of Ohio State University.
- Hobbies and interests: Helping the community in various activities. He and his son farm 300 acres, and he enjoys attending his ten grandkids’ activities.
- Qualifications: 12 years of experience on the PP board, during which he has completed credentials for Cooperative Director classes, Board Leadership certificate training, and additional courses to stay current.
- Co-op challenges: Electric vehicles will have an impact on our system. Renewable energy continues to be a concern for PP and Buckeye Power, our energy supplier.
- Focus: PP has served its members for over 80 years. I want to ensure it is around for many more decades by making sound financial decisions while maintaining a solid infrastructure and focusing on service.
Adam Schnipke of Fort Jennings, Ohio
District 8: Uncontested
Putnam County (Ohio) Townships of Perry, Jackson, Jennings, Monterey; Marion township Allen County, Ohio
- Occupation: Self-employed contractor at Schnipke Contracting, LLC
- Years a PP Member: 19 years
- Spouse: Beth
- Activities/Memberships: Immaculate Conception Church, Ottoville Area Chamber of Commerce, Big Green Athletic Boosters, Kalida Fish and Game, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Pheasants Forever.
- Hobbies and interests: Spending time with family, hunting, fishing, trapping, camping, and water and snow skiing.
- Qualifications: Has been a member of the PP board for the last 3 years with several trainings. He also served in many leadership roles on other committees and organizations. Owning and operating his own construction business, he has a strong understanding of how business works.
- Co-op challenges: The premature closing of baseload generation with inadequate replacement options. The continued threat on cyber security. Electric vehicles will affect the grid and load of our local system.
- Focus: Continue to send representatives to the state and federal levels and keep a balanced budget to allow for needed future maintenance and upgrades. Also, maintain and upgrade existing lines, equipment, and technologies.