SECO Energy members who reside in District 1 re-elected Scott Boyatt to represent them on SECO Energy’s Board of Trustees. The meeting was held on January 28 at the First Baptist Church of Clermont, 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 Boyatt and William Petersen both submitted letters of intent to run for the District 1 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 2004, Mr. Boyatt was first elected to SECO Energy’s Board of Trustees in 2013. In 2019, he earned the Director Gold Credential from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), the highest Trustee accreditation from the NRECA. He has also served as the Board’s Vice President since 2022. Mr. Boyatt lives in Clermont. 

Trustee Boyatt is proud to represent his fellow District 1 neighbors. He stated, “Thank you to the kind SECO members of District 1 who attended the District Meeting and for their vote of confidence in re-electing me to the SECO Board of Trustees. We are at a critical juncture regarding both member growth and the expansion of our facilities, and I am focused on guiding our progress during this exciting period. I am honored to serve as both the District 1 Trustee and Board Vice President, and I look forward to the next three years of continued improvement and member satisfaction.” 

Board President Gerald Anderson congratulated Mr. Boyatt on his successful re-election as District 1 Trustee. He recognized the significant contributions of the District 1 members who attended the meeting and engaged in the cooperative’s democratic process. “We on the Board are pleased to support SECO Energy’s Mission and Vision through our service,” he said, adding, “Serving alongside Mr. Boyatt has been a pleasure.” 

Curtis Wynn, CEO, stated, “Thank you to the District 1 members who attended the meeting, where we saw what could easily be record numbers. We are incredibly grateful to have had two candidates demonstrate their interest in serving the community through SECO Energy Board service. The Executive Leadership Team and I appreciate Mr. Boyatt’s willingness to serve his District 1 neighbors and the entire SECO membership. I congratulate him on his re-election and look forward to collaborating with him and the Board for continued success at SECO Energy.” 

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