Each year, at the Annual Meeting of Members, three districts are up for election. The Nominating and Elections Committee works hard to bring the members of the cooperative six (at least two in each district) outstanding nominees to choose from. Below are the six candidates up for election this year. The winners will represent three of Dunn Energy Cooperative's nine districts for a three-year term. For more information on the area that these districts cover, please visit our Board of Directors page.
District 6
Dennis Dvoracek (Town of Howard)
Three qualifications for director of Dunn Energy
- Member of Dunn Energy Cooperative since 1996 with my wife of 57 years, Janis.
- Have served for 10 years as Supervisor on the Town of Howard Board, 9 years on the Dunn Energy Cooperative Nominating Committee, and on the Fire Board for Chippewa Fire District.
- Owned and operated a successful business in the financial service industry for 27 years.
Three goals for director of Dunn Energy
- To keep providing safe and reliable energy to all Dunn Energy members at a reasonable cost.
- To keep in touch with Federal and Sate legislators to ensure maximum knowledge and reliability on generating all energy sources for our cooperative.
- To look for and access new technologies to give our members affordable energy in the future.
Stephen Scott (Town of Wheaton)
I’ve been a member of the Coop for over 16 years and have one child enrolled at UW-Stout and one child enrolled at CVTC. I am employed by the University of Wisconsin Stout in the computer department supporting the Universities staff and students.
Over the years I have been an advocate of renewable energy. From the environmental viewpoint, which is good, but mainly from the monitory aspect. Putting in solar power at my house has basically enabled me to plan/budget for my yearly power usage. The price of sunshine is always the same (free) and my solar panels should last over 30 years with only a slight loss of efficiency.
I see energy costs and by extension member costs as a major concern for the future. Ensuring an environmentally responsible, reliable and cost-effective energy solution to our members would be my my foremost goal and responsibility.
Three qualifications for director of Dunn Energy
- Extensive computer knowledge and skills. I have over 30 years of experience in programming and managing computers in both the public and private sectors.
- Renewable energy(solar) experience. I have been involved in solar projects and advocacy for over 10 years.
- I have been on numerous teams and committees in both the public and private sectors and interact well with people.
Three goals for director of Dunn Energy
- Work to implement renewable energy projects at both the Cooperative level and at the member level. This is both for the environmental aspect and for the long-term monitory aspect (to flatten out long-term costs).
- Advocate for the implementation of long-term projects (energy sources and infrastructure) to ensure that member costs and reliability are maintained at a high level.
- Talk to and learn about members concerns and ensure that the Cooperative is aware of and responsive to those concerns.
District 7
Tim Lienau (Town of Dunn)
My desire to serve on the Dunn Energy board comes from an interest to serve the rural community where we live. I would like to move Dunn Energy’s direction to a greener energy future while keeping the power on and make sure expenses are kept at affordable levels. My professional experience can serve the members of Dunn Energy by being a good steward to keep expenses in line during these tough financial times we all are experiencing. Keeping expenses low are important, but it is equally important to Plan for Growth and be ready when opportunity presents itself. The future of Dunn Energy will be its ability to adapt to the changing energy landscape in the future for our members and employees. I hope I can count on your vote.
Three qualifications for director of Dunn Energy:
- Currently on the Dunn County Board of Supervisors, District 28, and Committee on Administration; also serving on the Land Use Plan Commission for Dunn Township.
- Employed in the Financial Services Industry for 38 years, recently retired as a broker with American Investors Group, Inc. which specialized in the financing of churches across the country through investment banking.
- Resident of Dunn County since 1971, a member of Dunn Energy for 40+ years, and a member of the Downsville Sportsman’s Club since its beginning.
Three goals for director of Dunn Energy.
- To learn the day-to-day operations of Dunn Energy Cooperative and share my experiences to assist.
- To keep the lights on and be a good steward of Cooperative assets.
- Be a part of a team to help with the transition to a greener energy future.
Jeff Wildner (Town of Red Cedar)
I have been a resident of Dunn County my entire life. I have been married to my wife, Pam, for 31 years, and we have 2 grown children and 2 grandkids with a third arriving in August. In my spare time I enjoy hunting, working on our land, spending time with family and friends, weekends at the cabin, and traveling.
I am interested in learning more about the cooperative and look forward to supporting some of the community programs Dunn Energy offers including Operation Round Up and the scholarships that are available to members’ graduating students. This will be an opportunity to serve the community where I reside in a new capacity.
Three qualifications for director of Dunn Energy
- Lifelong resident of Dunn County.
- Self-employed 30+ years.
- Manage employees, coordinate sub-contractors, work closely with homeowners and businesses, manage supplies and maintain equipment, and communicate with business partner regarding business and financial decisions.
Three goals for director of Dunn Energy
- Strive to maintain affordable and reliable services for all cooperative members. This will include supporting employees and safety regulations along with the maintenance of power lines, easements, and equipment.
- Maintain open communications between employees, board members, and cooperative members.
- Open to and researching new technology and energy sources to maintain current rates and support cost effective and environmentally friendly options.
District 8
Krag Blomberg (Town of Colfax)
Three qualifications for director of Dunn Energy:
- Hold a Business Administration degree/Accounting minor from UWEC, working in multiple industries throughout my career, including in a management capacity at the corporate office of a large retailer/home center.
- Started and now co-own a real estate business in the Chippewa Valley, with three franchises and 30+ agents on our team, which has given me the opportunity to meet many people in Dunn County and the Chippewa Valley.
- Served on multiple committees at the Realtors’ Association of NW Wisconsin and on the Association Board of Directors as Treasurer, President-Elect, and President. I have also served on the Wisconsin Realtors Association Board of Directors and on the Town of Colfax Land Use Planning Committee.
Three goals for director of Dunn Energy
- Become educated and involved in the issues to help move things forward at the cooperative.
- Understand the needs and ideas of other members to help make the cooperative successful.
- Learn about the direction of the cooperative as it pertains to handling our member’s demand for energy, increasing our renewable options, and how to implement these upgrades into the current system, in a cost-effective manner.
Michael Jenson Jr. (Town of Elk Mound)
I am a lifelong resident of Dunn County. Along with my family, we own and operate a 130-cow dairy farm between Elk Mound and Colfax. I have experience with cooperative operation as I have been elected and served for other cooperatives I've been a member of. My biggest goals for Dunn Energy would be to keep energy as affordable as possible for all members. Being a dairy farmer, I also understand the importance of reliable service, so I would also like to encourage the proper up-keep and replacement of transmission lines to maintain a safe and secure grid. Lastly, I would like to encourage the use of the most efficient and trusted sources of energy. I am not opposed to the exploration of alternative energy sources, but they must make economic and environmental sense while also delivering reliable power.
Three qualifications for director of Dunn Energy
- Lifelong resident of Dunn County.
- Own and operate a 130-cow dairy farm.
- Elected to serve other cooperatives I’ve been a member of.
Three goals for director of Dunn Energy
- Keep energy as affordable as possible for all members.
- Encourage proper up-keep and replacement of transmission lines to maintain a safe and secure grid.
- Encourage the use of the most efficient, reliable, and trusted sources of energy, which make economic and environmental sense.
