SECO Energy congratulates District 8 Trustee Marty Proctor on earning his Board Leadership Certificate (BLC) from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). This distinguished credential marks the second step in NRECA’s director education program, which prepares cooperative trustees with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate today’s complex energy industry. 

The BLC is awarded to trustees who have already completed the Credentialed Cooperative Director (CCD) program and then continue their studies in areas such as governance, risk management, financial decision–making, technology and policy development. Trustees who achieve this level of training demonstrate a deep commitment to responsible leadership and service to cooperative members. 

“Continuing education is the cornerstone of effective cooperative leadership,” said SECO Energy’s Chief Executive Officer, Curtis Wynn. “This recognition ensures that our board remains well-prepared to make strategic decisions in a rapidly evolving energy landscape.”  

“Congratulations to Trustee Proctor on earning his BLC,” said Board President and District 3 Trustee Gerald Anderson. “SECO’s board has invested hundreds of hours to advancing their education. I continue to be impressed by the commitment to serve and dedication to our members that Mr. Proctor and his fellow Trustees demonstrate.”

Trustee Proctor earned his CCD in December of 2024 and is proud to continue his education through the NRECA. Mr. Proctor stated, “It is an honor to serve my community alongside my fellow Trustees. I am committed to continuing my growth and learning so that I can best serve the members of District 8 and contribute to the success of SECO Energy as a whole.”

With this accomplishment, Trustee Proctor joins a distinguished group of cooperative leaders nationwide who have pursued advanced governance education to better serve their communities. SECO Energy is a not-for-profit electric cooperative, operated for and owned by its members. SECO Energy’s 2,100-square-mile service area is divided into nine geographic Districts. Trustees are democratically elected by the members who reside in each District. As SECO Energy’s governing body, the Board of Trustees provides oversight and plays an essential role in policy-making decisions. To learn more about SECO Energy’s Board, visit our Board of Trustees page.