Thank you for your interest in serving on the Cherryland Electric Cooperative Board of Directors! Cherryland is respected as a leader throughout our service territory. We work hard to earn the loyalty and trust of our members by listening to their needs, safely delivering reliable and affordable electricity and achieving strong financial performance. The Board of Directors plays an integral role in representing the best interests of the membership and developing strategic vision for the cooperative.

We encourage all interested candidates to take time to learn more about our co-op and the electric cooperative model as you consider serving on the Board of Directors. Feel free to contact our current board members for insight on the responsibilities of a Cherryland director.

What’s the position?

The board vacancy is for the Benzie/Manistee/Wexford county seat. That means the director’s primary residence must be served by Cherryland in Benzie, Manistee, or Wexford county. The candidate appointed will serve the remainder of the current term ending in June, 2022. The appointed director will have an opportunity to run for additional terms as outlined in the co-op’s bylaws.

Eligibility requirements:

  • Applicant must be a Cherryland member.
  • Applicant’s primary residence must be served by the cooperative in Benzie, Manistee, or Wexford county.
  • Applicant can neither be a Cherryland employee nor have an immediate family member employed by the cooperative or an affiliated organization.

Interested in applying?

Please complete the board candidate application and submit along with your cover letter, resume and any other supporting documentation to Cherryland Electric Cooperative by 4:00pm on Tuesday, September 7th.

You may submit by any of the methods below:

  • Email to [email protected]
  • Drop off at Cherryland’s office at 5930 US 31 S, Grawn

If you choose to mail your application, it must be received by Cherryland by 4:00pm on Tuesday, September 7th. The cooperative mailing address is: Cherryland Electric Cooperative, ATTN: Shannon Mattson, PO Box 298, Grawn, MI 49637.