SECO board elects officers
The SECO Energy Board of Trustees elected its 2024 Officers during their March Trustee Meeting.
SECO Energy is a not-for-profit electric cooperative owned by its members, who elect representatives from their respective Districts to serve on the SECO Energy Board of Trustees for three-year terms. Collectively, the nine-member SECO Board of Trustees represents all members by meeting monthly to monitor the cooperative’s governance process, provide fiduciary oversight, and participate in policy decisions that serve the best interests of the members at large.
Officers who have been serving in the past have been re-elected to serve in their positions.
District 3 representative Gerald Anderson was re-elected as board president, District 1 representative Scott Boyatt was elected as vice president and District 9 Morgan Hatfield was re-elected to continue her role as secretary/treasurer.
Anderson, of The Villages, was re-elected for a third consecutive term and has been a SECO Energy member since 2013. His first election to the SECO Energy Board of Trustees was in 2019.
During his tenure, he has earned his Credentialed Cooperative Director’s Certificate (CCD), Board Leadership Certificate (BLC) and maintained the prestigious Director Gold Credential (DGC) from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA).
“I’m truly moved and honored to continue serving our members as president,” he said.
“Leading such a talented and diverse team is a privilege and responsibility. Together, we’re not just facing challenges but seizing opportunities to make SECO Energy even stronger for our members,”
Boyatt has been a SECO Member since 2004 and resides in Clermont. His first election to the Board was in 2013. Since joining the SECO Board, he has completed the Credentialed Cooperative Director’s Certificate (CCD) and Board Leadership Certificate (BLC) and has achieved Director Gold Credentials from the NRECA.
“Being a part of this Board has been a rewarding experience,” Boyatt said.
“Each decision we make is an opportunity to positively impact our community and ensure the sustainability of our service area. As we navigate growth and transformation in our region, I’m eager to shape a future where every member benefits from reliable, sustainable, and efficient energy solutions.”
Hatfield has been a member since 2019 and resides in Paisley. Her first election to the board was in 2021. Hatfield successfully holds her Credentialed Cooperative Director’s Certificate (CCD), the Board Leadership Certificate (BLC), and Director Gold Credential (DG
