YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ABOUT THE BOARD

One of the many benefits of Trico is that it is owned and governed by you, our Members. Our Board of Directors are Trico Members who have been elected to govern and direct the affairs of the Cooperative. As a Trico Member, you too are eligible to run for a seat on the Board and become an advocate for both Trico and your community.

HOW ARE DIRECTORS ELECTED?

Directors are nominated and elected by you, our Trico Members. Elections are held once a year, during our Annual Meeting usually held in April. Directors serve a three‐year term and can run for re‐election. Each year, two or three Board positions come up for election.

Interested in becoming a board member? Get in touch with us.

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WHO IS ELIGIBLE
You are eligible to be a director, if one of the following applies:
- You are a Trico Member
- You are the proprietor of a business that is a Trico Member
- You are the superintendent or principal of a school that is a Trico Member
- You have been designated in writing to represent an organization that you are associated with, if they are a Trico Member
WHO IS NOT ELIGIBLE
You are not eligible to be a director, if one of the following applies:
- You are not a Trico Member
- You are employed by or part of an organization that competes with or sells energy supplies to Trico
- You are an incumbent of an elected public office
- You are a current employee of Trico, or have been employed by the Cooperative within the five years preceding the current election
- You are related to a current Director or employee by blood or marriage

RUN FOR THE BOARD

Trico seeks Members interested in representing Avra Valley, Picture Rocks and Three Points

Are you interested in representing your friends and neighbors in District 3 (Avra Valley, Picture Rocks and Three Points) on the Trico Board of Directors? Director Nick Buckelew has retired from the Board, and there is one year left on his term. We are seeking qualified candidates to fill the seat.

One of the many benefits of a non-profit cooperative, like Trico, is that it is owned and governed by you, our Members. Our Board of Directors are Trico Members who have been elected to govern and direct the business of the Cooperative.

As a Trico Member, you too are eligible to serve on the Board. The current seat available is in Trico’s District 3, which represents Avra Valley, Picture Rocks and Three Points. Click here for a more detailed map.

Pursuant to Trico’s Bylaws and Policies, Trico’s Board will be appointing a Member to fill the open seat for one year. Directors typically serve a three-year term, and the appointed Member will have the option to run for re-election at the end of the year.

HOW TO APPLY TO BE ON THE BOARD?

Complete the Board of Director Candidate Bio Form and return it to Roberta Lopez-Suter at rlsuter@trico.coop by May 23, 2022.

You can also submit any questions to Roberta Lopez-Suter at rlsuter@trico.coop or call 520-744-2944.

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THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Don Black

District 1
Dove Mountain, Marana

Call: (520) 572-1711
Email: doncblack@msn.com

Don has been a Trico Member for more than 17 years and has more than 12 years of experience as a Board member. Don, who is retired, worked 35 years at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base, California.

“I, along with the other six Board members, am dedicated to providing our Members with reliable, safe, affordable electricity.”

Arnoldo Ballesteros Burruel

District 2
Marana, Avra Valley

Call: (520) 631-2121
Email: aburruel@trico.coop

Mr. Burruel has been a Trico Member for 36 years. He is the owner of Burruel & Burruel Farms.

“My family has been in the area for quite some time now. I am aware of the needs and challenges of Marana. While here, I have built a successful farm operation. My goal on the Trico board will be to continue to supply the dependable and reasonably priced power we have become accustomed to.”

Marsha Thompson

District 4
Sahuarita, Green Valley

Call: (520) 975-5642
Email: rogermarsha@cox.net

Marsha and her husband, Roger, raised their six children in Sahuarita. She has been an active volunteer in the public school system and the White Elephant Thrift Store in Green Valley for 18 years.

“I am grateful to serve my friends and community on the Trico Board of Directors.”

Joe King

District 5
Arivaca, Sasabe, Green Valley

Call: (520) 820-6751
Email: jking@trico.coop

Joe has been a Trico Member for all his life. The John F. King and Son, Inc. Cattle Ranch has been a Member since 1955. He is a fourth-generation cattle rancher in Three Points. He graduated from the University of Arizona in 2003 with a degree in Agricultural Economics.

“Our Electric Cooperative is a very important part of our cattle ranch. I am very interested in energy resources and ensuring that our business and other Trico Members have access to reliable, safe and efficient power in our community.”

Lawrence Hinchliffe

District 6
Corona de Tucson, Vail

Call: (520) 867-8073
Email: lhinchliffe@trico.coop

Larry, current Board President, has been a resident of Corona de Tucson for 14 years and has been a member of the Board for 11 years – 3 years as Vice President and currently as the Board President. He is retired from the U.S. Department of Energy/Atomic Energy Commission where he served as a scientist and safety officer during his 40-year career.

“I believe the primary job of the Trico Board is to ensure rates are as low as possible while maintaining a safe, reliable system.”

Kevin McCarthy

District 7
Saddlebrooke, Mt. Lemmon

Call: (972) 816-7847
Email: kmccarthy@trico.coop

Kevin is a 12-year resident of Arizona and has been a Member of Trico for three years. Kevin worked for Ross Perot at Electronic Data Systems (EDS), where he taught operating system internals and planned EDS data centers. He spent the next 30 years in domestic and global sales roles. He was elected to the Board in April 2022.

“As a longtime customer and supporter of utility cooperatives, I am interested in leveraging technology to provide stable, flexible and affordable service with a focus on renewable and alternate sources of energy.”

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How can I become a board member?

In order to be a board member, you must submit a nominating petition, signed by a minimum of 30 current Trico Members from the District in which you are running. The petition must be completed and submitted to Trico at least 75 days prior to the date of the election.

How can I contact my board member?

You can call or email your Board Member directly with the phone number or email provided on this web page.

How long do board members serve their term?

Board Members serve a three‐year term and can run for re‐election. Each year, two or three Board positions come up for election.