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As a cooperative, Polk-Burnett is owned and governed by the members we serve. Directors are local members, just like you, and represent the best interests of all when making decisions for the co-op.

Ed Gullickson, Board President

Board responsibilities include approving the annual budget and system improvements, setting rates and hiring the general manager. Polk-Burnett has nine directors, representing nine districts. They serve three-year terms and attend monthly meetings, generally the fourth Monday of each month. Director terms expire in June and an election is held each May by mail and electronic ballot in three districts. Directors are elected by the members. 

Now accepting applications for 2021 board election. Deadline is March 5.

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Edward O. Gullickson, President (District 3)
Director since 2008
715-268-2574

Lives in:  Amery
Occupation:  Electrical engineering and contracting, custom wood door manufacturing
Community:  Chairman, Town of Garfield
Education:  UW-Stout
Co-op Membership:  Home and business

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Cynthia A. Thorman (District 1)
Director since 2005
715-755-2692

Lives in:  Osceola
Occupation:  Accounting and journalism, KARE-11 TV, current Delta flight attendant
Community:  Osceola Historical Society, Osceola Main Street Program
Education:  Northwestern College, UW-River Falls
Co-op Membership:  Home

Wilfred Owens (District 6)
Director since 2016
715-653-2663

Lives in:  Frederic
Occupation:  Owner/operator of Owens Farms, Inc.
Community:  American Jersey Cattle Association, Wisconsin Jersey Breeders, County 4-H Leaders Federation
Education:  UW-River Falls
Co-op Membership:  Home and business

Michael X. Morris, Vice President (District 2)
Director since 2008
715-554-1150

Lives in:  Luck
Occupation:  Math teacher and coach, Unity School, retired
Community:  Finance chairman, Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church, Balsam Lake
Education:  UW-River Falls
Co-op Membership:  Home 

Joseph P. Metro (District 4)
Director since 2016
717-514-9624

Lives in:  Balsam Lake
Occupation:  Retired facilities management/ construction director
Community:  Former Mid American Bank advisory board, citizen advisory board Three Mile Island electrical generation facility
Education:  US Navy, Bloomburg University
Co-op Membership:  Home

Jerry Okonek (District 7)
Director since 2018
715-635-7501

Lives in:  Spooner
Occupation:  Owner, OK Construction
Community:  Advisor Tiger Manufacturing-Webster School, advisory board of WITC's wood tech program, Scott Fire Department (retired fire chief)
Education: WITC-Rice Lake
Co-op Membership:  Home and business

Charles A. Brookshaw, Secretary/Treasurer (District 8)
Director from 1999-2007, 2012
715-866-4119

Lives in:  Webster
Occupation:  General contractor, residential construction and remodeling
Community:  Devils Lake Association Board
Education: UW-Eau Claire
Co-op Membership:  Home, business and cabin

Jeffrey R. Traynor (District 5)
Director since 2015
715-857-6110

 

Lives In:  Balsam Lake
Occupation:  Business owner
Community:  President, Balsam Lake Rod and Gun Club
Education:  Baldwin High School
Co-op Membership:  Home and businesses

Thomas E. Swenson (District 9)
Director since 2006
715-349-8300

Lives in:  Webster
Occupation:  Retired surveyor and owner of Swenson Land Surveying
Community:  Former board director for Diversified Services
Education:  University of Alaska, Fairbanks
Co-op Membership:  Home

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    • Rates, Fees and Deposits
    • Security Lights
    • SmartHub Overview & Enrollment
    • Start or Stop Service
    • Understanding Your Bill
    • Update Your Contact Information
  • Energy Savers & Solutions
    • Beat the Peak
    • Do the Summer Shift
    • Electric Grid & Meter Upgrade
    • E-Vehicle Charger
    • ETS Unit
    • Energy Saver Videos
    • How to Spot a High Bill with SmartHub
    • Load Management
    • Lower Your Energy Bill
    • Mini Boiler
    • Off-Peak
    • Rebates
    • Stray Voltage
    • Use Energy Wisely Guide & 101 Ways to Save
    • Water Heater
  • Community
    • Co-op Scholarships
    • Diggers Hotline
    • Economic Development
    • Electric Safety
    • Gift Cards
    • Kids Activity Page
    • License to Live Drivers Safety
    • Operation Round Up
    • Power Line Safety Demo
    • Youth Tour
  • My Co-op
    • 2020 Annual Meeting Report
    • About Us
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    • Employment Opportunities
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    • Newsletter
    • Polk-Burnett Policies
    • Right-of-Way Program
  • Go Green
    • E-Vehicles
    • Energy Supply & Renewables
    • Evergreen Renewable Energy Blocks
    • Geothermal Energy
    • Home Solar and Wind
    • Paperless Billing
    • Protect the Karner Blue Butterfly
    • SunTuria Solar Tours
    • SunTuria Solar