SECO Energy District 5 Members Re-elect Trustee Wright
SECO Energy members who reside in District 5 re-elected Shannon Wright to represent them on SECO Energy’s Board of Trustees. The meeting was held on January 30 at the Citrus County Fairgrounds, located within the District.
SECO Energy is a not-for-profit electric cooperative operated for and owned by its members. Its service area is geographically divided into nine Districts, with one Trustee elected from each district to represent their fellow members on SECO’s nine-member Board of Trustees. Collectively, the Board represents the SECO membership, meeting monthly to provide governance oversight and participate in policy decisions that serve the best interests of the membership at large.
Trustee Wright and Joseph Wendt both submitted letters of intent to run for the District 5 Trustee position. SECO’s Bylaws currently require that the cooperative hold District Meetings, and the Florida Statute mandates in-person elections. To encourage participation and enhance convenience, a drive-thru voting option was available for members.
A SECO member since 2014, Ms. Wright was first elected to SECO Energy’s Board of Trustees in 2022. In 2023, she earned the Director Gold Credential from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), the highest Trustee accreditation from the NRECA. Ms. Wright lives in Lake Panasoffkee.
Trustee Wright expressed her sincere appreciation to the District 5 SECO members for their support and participation in the District Meeting. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue serving on the SECO Board of Trustees,” she said. “With the exciting growth and expansion ahead, I’m eager to contribute to our collective success over the next three years. Serving District 5 has been an honor, and I look forward to what we can accomplish together.”
Board President Gerald Anderson congratulated Ms. Wright on her re-election as District 5 Trustee. He also expressed his appreciation for the District 5 members who attended the meeting and engaged in the cooperative’s governance. “My fellow Board members and I look forward to working together to advance SECO Energy’s Mission and Vision,” he stated.
CEO Curtis Wynn commended the District 5 members for their excellent attendance at the meeting, noting their strong participation. He also recognized both candidates for their dedication to community service through their interest in the SECO Energy Board. “We deeply appreciate Mrs. Wright’s service as District 5 Trustee and congratulate her on her re-election,” Wynn stated. “The Executive Leadership Team and I are eager to continue working in partnership with the Board of Trustees to successfully manage SECO Energy’s growth while serving our members and communities.”
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