Board of Trustees

Leadership Dedicated to Our Members

At Darke Rural Electric Cooperative (Darke REC), our Board of Trustees is committed to ensuring that our cooperative operates with integrity, transparency, and a focus on serving our members. As a not-for-profit, member-owned electric distribution system, we prioritize the needs and interests of our community while upholding our mission:

Empowering our community through safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to enhance the lives of our members.

Board of Trustees & Districts

Our board is composed of seven trustees, each representing a district within our service territory. Trustees are elected by the members they serve, ensuring leadership remains accountable and closely connected to the community.

• District 1 – Aaron Siefring (Mississinawa, Allen and Brown Townships in Darke County)
• District 2 – David Coons (Wabash, Patterson, York, Wayne and Richland Townships in Darke County)
• District 3 – Tod Carroll (Vice President) (Jackson, Washington and Greenville Townships in Darke County)
• District 4 – Michelle Marker (Secretary-Treasurer) (Liberty, Neave, Van Buren and Twin Townships in Darke County)
• District 5 – Robert Godown (Harrison and Butler Townships in Darke County)
• District 6 – Steve Vanzant (Jefferson, Monroe and Jackson Townships in Preble County)
• District 7 – Matt Webster (President) (Harrison, Washington and Twin Townships in Preble County)