PURPOSE

Owned by the members we serve, locally governed electric cooperatives power the lives of 650,000 Iowans throughout all 99 counties. We are committed to delivering power that is safe, reliable, affordable and environmentally responsible while also supporting rural economic development. Electric cooperatives serve over two-thirds of Iowa's landmass and 15% of the state's population.

The Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives (IAEC) is a trade association established to support the interests of member-owned electric cooperatives, including 39 distribution co-ops and nine generation and transmission co-ops. Formed in 1942, IAEC aims to unify and empower Iowa's electric cooperatives through legislative representation, regulatory oversight, training and education services, safety programs, communications support and advocacy.

Our Mission: 
IAEC serves, supports and advocates for our members by providing expertise and collaborative leadership.

Our Vision:
IAEC works to unify and strengthen the voice of our member cooperatives in an evolving industry through leadership, integrity and expertise centered around the cooperative principles. We are committed to serving our members as they strive to provide safe, reliable, affordable and environmentally responsible electricity to their member-consumers.

Our Values:

• Integrity - This is the foundation of everything we do. We care about our reputation and we maintain the highest ethical standards in all we do. We build relationships that are based on trust and honesty.
   
• Leadership - Effective leadership includes working as a unified team and leading by example. Decisions are based on the relevance of today while having the vision to meet the demands of tomorrow.
   
• Excellence/Quality - Our work is performed with excellence and empowered through innovation. Collaborative teamwork provides uncompromised quality as we provide solutions and identify opportunities.
   
• Service - Our goal is to support our members with superior service in a timely manner.
   

Governance

IAEC is governed by an elected Board of Directors that democratically represents seven districts:

• Kenny VandenBerg, President, District 1, Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc.
• Jim Miller, Vice President, District 5, Calhoun County Electric Cooperative Association
• Tony Lem, Asst. Secretary/Treasurer, District 2, Consumers Energy
• Jerry Keleher, District 3, Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative
• Gordon Greimann, District 6, Franklin Rural Electric Cooperative
• Bruce Amundson, District 7, Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative
• District 4, vacant 
• Ex officio/non-voting board members:
  • Marion Denger, NRECA Board Representative, Prairie Energy Cooperative
  • Kevin Wheeler, Managers' Representative, General Manager/CEO of Access Energy Cooperative
  • Leslie Kaufman, Executive Vice President of the Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives

IAEC Departments

Administration
Benefits 
Communications 
Education & Training 
Policy & Advocacy
Safety & Loss Control