Pickens, SC – April 14, 2025 – Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative, a member-owned distribution utility providing power to nearly 74,000 members who live in rural communities in Anderson, Oconee, Pickens, Greenville and Spartanburg counties, today announced the results of their 2025 Annual Meeting. The drive-thru Annual Meeting is held to officially elect board members who are nominated during the District meetings.
The following matters were voted upon at the April 10th Annual Meeting drive-thru at the Pickens and Oconee campuses by 6,384 members.
The report of the Cooperative Board and Management
A resolution by the Board to amend the Cooperative’s Bylaws
Spencer Dalton was reelected for Pickens Seat 4 and Kenneth Southerlin was reelected for Greenville/Spartanburg Seat 1. Gresham Barrett, who served in the U.S. House of Representatives for eight years, was newly elected for Oconee Seat 2. All three ran uncontested.
The business portion of the meeting can be viewed here.
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About Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative
For nearly 85 years, Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative has provided power to people who live in rural communities in Anderson, Oconee, Pickens, Greenville and Spartanburg counties. Serving more than 72,000, the member-owned, not-for-profit electric distribution utility is committed to its mission of “service second only to safety.” Looking to the future, Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative will continue to dedicate itself to safely electrifying the lives of its members.
For more information about Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative, visit www.BlueRidge.coop.