Three seek new terms on CEMC board

Three incumbent members of the Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation Board of Directors are seeking re-election this year. None of the three will face a challenge from other candidates.

CEMC members will have an opportunity to cast ballots in the board elections on Friday, Sept. 17 (9 AM until 4 PM) at all CEMC district business offices and at the 2010 Annual Membership Meeting at Portland High School on Saturday, Sept. 18.

Each of the incumbents pictured below was nominated for a three-year term by CEMC’s Nominating Committee, whose members are: Larry Joe Henry and Gaines Shearon of Cheatham County; Lonnie Bumpus and Robert Lyle of Montgomery County; Wayne Dugger, Ray Grubbs and Lori Head of Robertson County; Edwina Shemwell and Betty Smith Webb of Stewart County; and, Edward Douglass of Sumner County.

Cheatham County - Wesley H. Aymett

The nominee from Cheatham County is Wesley H. Aymett, agency manager for the Cheatham County Farm Bureau.

Mr. Aymett has represented Cheatham County on the CEMC board since October 2000.

“It has been a real privilege to serve this organization for the past 10 years,” Mr. Aymett stated. “Some of my concerns are dealing with global warming and building cost-effective generating facilities that will allow us to keep electric rates low. I want to be involved in these issues.”

Mr. Aymett holds a bachelor’s degree in animal science from Western Kentucky University as well as an associate’s degree in meteorological technology from WKU. He has also served on the board of the Robertson-Cheatham Farmer’s Co-op.

Mr. Aymett and his wife, Jill, reside in Ashland City.

South Robertson County - Gene E. Cook

The nominee from south Robertson County is Gene E. Cook, a retired electrician with Hollingsworth Oil Company in Springfield.

Mr. Cook has represented south Robertson County on the CEMC board since 1999.

“It has been a tremendous honor to serve on the CEMC board of directors,” Mr. Cook stated. “I can relate to how CEMC has changed so many lives and made such an impact on our homes and industries in this area.”

In addition to his service on the board, Mr. Cook is a member of the Robertson County Commission, the Masonic Lodge in Greenbrier and Crossroads Baptist Church. He is a graduate of Greenbrier High School and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers trade school in Nashville.

Mr. Cook resides in Greenbrier.

South Montgomery County - C. David Morgan

The nominee from south Montgomery County is C. David Morgan, president of Morgan Inc., a contracting firm located in Clarksville.

Mr. Morgan has represented south Montgomery County on the CEMC board since 2004.

“I’ve learned a lot about electrical distribution in the last six years and am impressed with how CEMC is dedicated to serving its members,” says Mr. Morgan, adding that rising fuel costs and environmental issues are matters he and the board will be faced with in the future.

Mr. Morgan attended Austin Peay State University and is a member of the Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce, Central Civitan Club and Salem United Methodist Church.

Mr. Morgan and his wife, Barbara, reside in Cunningham. They are the parents of three sons and have two granddaughters.