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Our Cooperative  /  Board of Directors
Karnes Electric Cooperative, Inc. is governed by a seven-person, member-elected board of directors, and the daily operations are led by the general manager.

Section 41.055 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act of 1999 (Texas Utilities Code) gives the board of directors the exclusive jurisdiction to set all terms of access, conditions, and rates applicable to services provided by the cooperative. The board also has the legal and fiduciary responsibility for setting policies appropriate for the efficient operation of the cooperative. These items are administered through the general manager of the cooperative.

The board of directors meets monthly with the general manager and reviews every aspect of the cooperative’s operations. The board and the general manager work closely together in planning, maintaining and executing board policies.

Karnes Electric Cooperative, Inc. General Manager:

Brad Bierstedt

General Manager

Karnes Electric Cooperative, Inc. Board of Directors:
  • Paul T. Brysch, Jr.

    President

    District 5
  • Clif Royal

    Vice President

    District 6
  • Larry R. Schendel

    Secretary-Treasurer

    District 1
  • Frank A. Geyer, Jr.

    Assistant Secretary-Treasurer

    District 3
  • Scott McClaugherty

    Director

    District 4
  • Shirley Hofmann

    Director

    District 2
  • Ross Nieschwitz

    Director

    District 7
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    Karnes@dev.karnesec.orgToll-Free 1-888-807-3952
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    • 1800 N US Hwy 181
      Karnes City, Texas 78118

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    • 1824 W Goodwin
      Pleasanton, Texas 78064